Sustainability Specialist – RNG

Vitol is the leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum, from oil through to power, renewables and carbon credits and has been profitable in every year since its foundation in 1966. Vitol is focused on the sale, purchase and transport of physical energy commodities on a global basis. They are headquartered in Geneva, with key operations also situated in Houston, London, Singapore, Rotterdam and Bahrain with a further 40 offices worldwide. The firm’s success is based on a commitment to long term customer and supplier relationships, a global intelligence gathering capability and the depth, breadth and experience of their professionals to take full advantage of market opportunities.

It isn’t ships or terminals or cargoes that create their success: it’s the calibre of their people. Being a global business, they come from all over the world and represent a vibrant mix of different nationalities, educational backgrounds and life experiences. In fact, today, people from around 60 different countries work for the Vitol group, all around the world. They continue to build their reputation as a leading player in the energy markets through their creativity, commitment, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit.

Website: www.vitol.com

As a Sustainability Specialist your responsibilities will include advising on sustainability requirements when trading sustainable products, supporting the end-to-end sustainability process, and establishing / maintaining management systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements and voluntary schemes. A continuous focus on improvement and optimization of existing sustainability processes and tools is part of the responsibility of each team member. The job has an international scope and requires some travelling.

You will be reporting to Vitol’s Sustainability team and primarily working with Vitol’s Biomethane and BioLNG (together Renewable Natural Gas, or “RNG”) commercial team. The RNG team has close links to Vitol’s portfolio company ViGo Bioenergy (“ViGo”), which has its headquarters in Berlin. You will be expected to oversee sustainability processes at ViGo. At times, the role will also be expected to cover other activities within the Sustainability team.

The Role

• London based, primarily working with the Vitol RNG desk and ViGo Bioenergy
• Coordinate, prepare for, and play an active role in Vitol & ViGo (re-)certification audits
• Stay on top of legislative changes in the relevant jurisdictions and, when required, proactively propose what Vitol and its portfolio companies should do to anticipate these changes. This includes changes in relation to voluntary schemes and national ticket systems
• Advise (proactive and on demand) the various internal stakeholders on sustainability implications in relation to our trades and our asset related activities
• Execute the PoS process from receipt until issuance. This includes checking accuracy of PoS, updating our management systems, registering PoSs in the UDB and sending PoSs to our customers
• Manage national ticket schemes such as THG, RTFC, HBE and ERE by creating and executing the transfer of tickets and relevant databases
• Maintain and review our mass-balances
• Participate in providing bespoke sustainability training to internal stakeholders
• Support development of system and process improvements
• Participate in external stakeholder meetings and advocacy regarding legislative and certification requirements on the sustainability of the products we trade
• Support the Sustainability Manager in formalising internal procedures and policies in relation to product sustainability

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or accounting
• Minimal 5 years of relevant experience in sustainability (for example RED I, II, III and ISCC or similar voluntary schemes)
• Inhouse experience in commodity trading
• Experience in the RNG, aviation, marine and chemical sectors is an advantage
• Demonstrable experience with data analytics and process optimization
• Strong administrative skills
• Project management experience is a plus
• Experience with ERP and other software
• Good excel and numerical skills

• Flat and non-bureaucratic work culture
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to the dynamic world of shipping and trading.
• Opportunity to develop commercial and analytical skills in a global business environment.
• Potential for career progression within Vitol
• Central location in London close to Victoria Station
• Modern well-equipped gym