Sustainability Specialist

Kone México; Espoo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE is seeking a proactive Sustainability Specialist in Espoo, Finland, to join the Global Sustainability Reporting team. You will contribute to CSRD reporting, coordinate responses to external assessments, and analyze Scope 1–3 data to influence KONE's sustainability trajectory.

The role requires a relevant Master’s degree, fluency in English, and the ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with ESRS/CSRD, GRI, ISSB, CDP and GHG Protocol.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with problem-solving and proactive attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a global environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with tight timelines.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating response to external sustainability assessments and recognitions.
• Supporting CSRD reporting and data collection, validation, and analytics for Scope 1–3.
• Participating in development or compliance projects as needed.
• Contributing to sustainability transformation from strategy to operations.

Skills

Sustainability reporting

CSRD/ESRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Strategic understanding

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Sustainability/Environmental Science/ESG

Job description

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world's cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators and escalators, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization, which add value to the life cycle of any building.

Are you passionate about driving real impact through sustainability? KONE's Global Sustainability team is looking for a proactive and purpose-driven Sustainability Specialist to join our Sustainability Reporting team, Global Sustainability, Supply Chain unit to Espoo, Finland. In this role, you will contribute to KONE's sustainability development and influence how KONE is recognized as a leading sustainable company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating KONE response to external sustainability assessments and recognitions
• Supporting in CSRD reporting
• Supporting data collection, validation and analytics for Scope 1, 2 & 3.
• Potentially participate or coordinate certain development or compliance related projects.

Please note that these are examples of the types of tasks included in the role. The position covers a broad range of environmental sustainability related tasks and may at times involve working on or finding solutions for other areas of sustainability as well.

What we’re looking for

• Familiarity with key sustainability reporting standards and frameworks, such as ESRS/CSRD, GRI, ISSB, CDP and the GHG Protocol and other sustainability topics (Environment, Social and Governance)
• Strategical understanding
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Collaborative mindset combined with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic, global environment
• Ability to work simultaneously in multiple internal and cross-functional projects, and to perform under pressure and manage tight timelines effectively
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken
• A relevant Master's degree.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that drives KONE's sustainability transformation from strategy to operations.

If you have questions about the position, you may contact Sustainability Reporting Team Lead Riitta Vuolteenaho, tel [phone] on Thu 3.9.2026 at 11-12 EET or Thu 10.9 at 11-12 EET.

About KONE

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 recognized. In 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.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow.

Company facts

In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries.

KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.