Environmental Specialist

KONE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the Middle East Africa and Türkiye regional teams in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing carbon reduction initiatives. You will work on data analysis, program implementation, and guidance to meet targets and reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes practical emissions tracking (Scopes 1-3), identifying reduction opportunities in logistics and processes, and delivering training and support to regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in environmental science, sustainability engineering, or related field.
• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting or sustainability programs.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with emissions data.
• Ability to collaborate across regions in a matrix organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies with regional teams.
• Collect, analyze, and validate environmental data.
• Support Scope 1-3 emissions tracking and reporting.
• Identify emissions reduction opportunities in fuel, logistics, and processes.
• Monitor progress against carbon reduction targets and prepare reports.
• Provide training on carbon accounting practices.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement to close non-conformances.

Skills

GHG accounting

Data analysis

Sustainability programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Environmental reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or sustainability engineering

Job description

The Environmental Specialist supports Middle East Africa and Türkiye regional teams in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancing company-wide carbon reduction initiatives.

This role focuses on data analysis program implementation and technical guidance to help regions meet emissions targets comply with reporting requirements and integrate low-carbon solutions into operations.

Job Description:

• Provide direct support to regional teams in developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies

• Participating in environmental action planning together with the SQE Director

• Collect analyse and validate environmental data across regions and operations

• Support Scope 1 Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions tracking and reporting

• Assist regions in identifying emissions reduction opportunities related to fuel consumption logistics and processes

• Assist regions in identifying waste reduction and recycling opportunities related to logistics and processes

• Monitor progress against carbon reduction targets and prepare performance reports

• Support renewable energy energy efficiency and electrification projects

• Provide training and technical assistance to regional teams on carbon accounting and reduction practices

• Participate in internal and external audits

• Prioritize environmental performance improvement based on data analysis

• Use continuous improvement methodologies to investigate non-conformances and determine root cause identify corrective actions and drive actions to closure

• Participate in creating environmental training for employees

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in environmental science Sustainability Engineering or a related field

• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting carbon management or sustainability programs

• Working knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies

• Strong analytical skills with experience managing and interpreting emissions data

• Ability to collaborate across regions and functions in a matrixed organization

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with collaboration across regional teams

• Occasional travel to regional sites as needed.

At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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