Sustainability Manager, Compliance

Fortum; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortum in Espoo, Finland seeks a Sustainability Manager, Compliance to steer regulatory compliance for EU sustainability rules across the group. The role focuses on due diligence governance, supplier code alignment, and remedy mechanisms, reporting, and cross-functional advisory support.

You will join the Corporate Sustainability team in a hybrid setting, contributing to a safer, more sustainable future while navigating complex EU regulations and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Senior-level expertise with strong organisational and influencing skills.
• Experience developing governance and reporting processes for human rights and environmental impacts.
• Familiarity with EU/ national regulatory requirements related to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of group-level due diligence governance for human rights and environmental impacts.
• Lead reviews of Supplier Code of Conduct and contract clauses for regulatory alignment.
• Develop remedy approaches in supply chain context.
• Participate in annual sustainability reporting within your area of responsibility.
• Provide high-level advice on sustainability topics to businesses and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Remedy & grievance

Sustainability reporting

Supply chain ethics

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in a relevant field

Job description

Join Fortum and play a role in driving compliance with emerging EU sustainability requirements while supporting our journey towards a more sustainable future. We are now looking for a Sustainability Manager, Compliance to join our Corporate Sustainability team in Espoo, Finland.

About the role

In the role of Sustainability Manager, Compliance, you will be responsible for developing Fortum’s approach and processes to meet EU and national regulatory requirements related to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Forced Labour Regulation, and the EU Batteries Regulation. You will also ensure compliance with these regulations and reporting requirements across the Group and its businesses.

We offer an exciting opportunity to join our Corporate Sustainability function at one of the leading energy companies in the Nordics. In this development-focused role, you will report to the Director of Sustainable Finance, Compliance and Social Sustainability. Our team works in a hybrid model and is located in both Espoo and Stockholm. We are now looking for a new team member to join us in Espoo, Finland.

About you

To succeed in the position, we hope you bring senior-level expertise and are self-driven professional with strong organisational and influencing skills.

What we are looking for:

• Leading the development of Group level due diligence governance and reporting process for human rights and environmental impacts including policies, stakeholder engagement, and remedy and grievance mechanism.
• Leading Group level reviews of the Supplier Code of Conduct and contract clauses to ensure alignment with EU and national regulatory requirements.
• Development of approach and principles for remedy in supply chain context.
• Participating in the annual sustainability reporting process within your area of responsibility.
• Providing high-level advice and support on a broad range of sustainability topics to businesses and other internal stakeholders.

We offer you

We want to be a leader in sustainability. To achieve this goal, we offer you an opportunity to play an active role in the energy transition and in shaping sustainability topics driven by developments in the energy sector and the EU. You will be part of our Corporate Sustainability team, a passionate group of sustainability professionals driving the change towards a world where people, businesses, and nature thrive together.

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Espoo office is a smoke-free workplace.

Please note: This is a fixed-term position covering parental leave 1.12.2026 - 31.12.2027.

As part of our recruitment process, we use assessment tests, digital reference checks and Microsoft Copilot to transcribe interviews. This helps us ensure a structured, fair and high-quality process for all candidates. To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com