Coloplast – Senior Climate Specialist

The Sustainability Grid; Humlebæk; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coloplast is seeking a Senior Climate Specialist to take ownership of its carbon accounting framework and drive the decarbonization roadmap. You will bridge ambition and action, owning Scope 1–3 emissions and ensuring audit-ready methodologies.

You will collaborate across Procurement, EHS, Finance and Operations, translate emissions data into business insights, and contribute to CSRD, CDP, and TCFD disclosures.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in carbon accounting, GHG inventory management, or decarbonization strategy.
• Proficiency with GHG Protocol and Scope 1–3 accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability translate emissions data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the global carbon accounting framework, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Maintain emissions methodologies for accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Govern emissions data across the organization and ensure governance standards.
• Drive implementation of the decarbonization roadmap with cross-functional teams.
• Support climate disclosures and reporting aligned with CSRD, CDP, and TCFD.

Skills

Carbon accounting

GHG inventory management

Decarbonization strategy

Education

Master’s degree in sustainability or related field

Tools

GHG Protocol

Job description

About the Role

This is not a support role. This is ownership.

As Senior Climate Specialist, you will take full control of Coloplast’s carbon accounting framework and play a central role in executing its decarbonization roadmap. You are effectively the bridge between ambition and measurable action.

In this role, you will:

• Own and manage the global carbon accounting framework, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Maintain and evolve emissions methodologies, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Act as the central authority on emissions data governance across the organization.
• Drive implementation of the company’s decarbonization roadmap.
• Collaborate with Procurement, EHS, Finance, and Operations to embed climate considerations into business processes.
• Support climate disclosures and reporting aligned with CSRD, CDP, and TCFD.
• Partner with Procurement on supplier-related climate initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of climate methodologies, systems, and internal capabilities.
• Support pilot projects and initiatives that strengthen climate performance.

About You

You are not just technical. You are influential.

You understand carbon accounting deeply, but more importantly, you can translate complexity into business action.

To succeed in this role, you:

• Hold a Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Have 5+ years of hands-on experience in carbon accounting, GHG inventory management, or decarbonization strategy.
• Possess strong expertise in GHG Protocol, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 methodologies.
• Have proven experience building and improving carbon accounting systems and data processes.
• Understand key frameworks such as CDP, CSRD, SBTi, and TCFD.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can convert emissions data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Bring solid project management and execution capability.
• Are skilled at cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence.
• Are fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Experience with carbon accounting or sustainability data systems is an added advantage.

What’s in it For You?

High autonomy with strategic responsibility.

Cross-functional exposure across core business units.

A seat at the table where climate decisions are actually made.

Continuous learning within a mature sustainability function.

Salary

Not disclosed (senior-level, industry competitive)

About Coloplast

Coloplast is one of the world’s leading medical device companies, continuously innovating to improve quality of life for people with healthcare needs. The company is committed to long-term growth, operational excellence, and embedding sustainability into its global strategy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Coloplast is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and individuals are empowered to reach their full potential regardless of background or identity.

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