Executive Job Offer #3287
Chief Global ESG & Sustainability Officer - UK, London

Job Description:

Global ESG & Sustainability Leader to develop and oversee implementation of the Environment, Social and Governance & Sustainability strategy for the company in collaboration with key functional and business line partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop company-wide ESG & Sustainability strategy, building on existing programs and frameworks and developing future fit approach in close alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Build and secure approval of holistic resource plan to cover short, medium, and longer-term strategic goals

• Lead engagement with Business Lines and relevant functions such as EHS, Sourcing, Engineering, HR, Communications, and Finance to operationalize Sustainability strategy and governance with appropriate ESG policies and Sustainability KPIs

• Establish rhythm for report out to leadership and facilitate global ESG leadership committees and decision-making bodies

• Monitor and ‘translate’ external ESG requirements relevant to the Company to leadership and other stakeholders, and catalyze action as needed to ensure an all time compliant and relevant position

• Oversee Company Sustainability data process and consolidation

• Lead training and Sustainability awareness initiatives with relevant functions, to foster employee engagement and develop a true Sustainability culture across the Company

• Represent Company’ Sustainability position in relevant external networks and events

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in business management, Sustainability, environmental engineering or other academic field from an accredited college or university discipline

• Minimum 10yrs experience leading ESG & Sustainability programs and operationalization – translating strategy into tangible action and impact - from an international organization, preferably in an industrial and manufacturing space

• Solid knowledge of relevant reporting and regulatory requirements in the ESG space and experience with leading internal and external reporting processes and stakeholder engagement

• Experience with navigating a global, multi-stakeholder matrix organization, engaging very different colleagues and stakeholders and effectively influence for impact

• Experience and demonstrated track record of reporting out to senior leadership and driving sustainability education and awareness

• Ability to occasionally travel to meet customers and other stakeholders

Duration:

- Full time

Start Date:

Q3 2024

Company Profile:

The compnay is a renewable Energy business providing power equipment, systems and services worldwide.