ESG Specialist

Faurecia South Africa; Méru; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking an ESG Specialist based in Méru to support deployment of the standalone ESG framework. The role works with the ESG Lead to monitor regulatory developments, translate requirements into practical actions and coordinate ESG surveys, ratings and stakeholder requests across functions and geographies.

You will help define and deploy the Interiors ESG strategy, ensure compliance with CSRD, and contribute to external disclosures and audits while engaging cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ESG, regulatory affairs, or sustainability experience.
• Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Law, Compliance, Engineering, or related.
• CSRD/ESRS exposure is an advantage.
• Experience with ESG reporting and audits is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ESG regulations, standards and disclosures; maintain regulatory watch and obligations register.
• Translate requirements into practical policies, controls and roadmaps; coordinate across functions.
• Coordinate compliance activities with Legal, Finance, HSE, HR, Purchasing and Operations.
• Prepare sustainability disclosures and CSRD reporting with audit-ready evidence.
• Offer guidance on regulatory expectations, templates and deadlines to contributors.

Skills

ESG experience

Fluent English

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

EcoVadis

CDP

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Our Interiors activity is looking for its ESG Specialist to be based at Méru (Oise), 50 km north of Paris.

ROLE PURPOSE

The ESG Specialist works closely with ESG Lead to support the deployment of the company’s standalone ESG framework by monitoring relevant regulatory developments, translating requirements into practical compliance actions, and coordinating ESG surveys, ratings and stakeholder requests. The position ensures that regulatory obligations and external assessments are addressed consistently across functions and geographies.

KEY MISSIONS

• Support the ESG Lead in extending the current CO₂ and hazardous-waste scope toward transversal ESG topics, including social, governance, HSE, human rights, ethics, supply chain and legal matters.
• Contribute to the definition, refinement and deployment of Interiors ESG strategy, translating material ESG topics into measurable objectives, action plans, governance mechanisms and performance indicators.
• Monitor ESG and sustainability regulations, standards and reporting developments, assess their relevance, and maintain a clear regulatory watch and obligations register.
• Translate applicable requirements into practical policies, procedures, controls, ownership and implementation roadmaps across the organization, including communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate compliance application with Legal, Finance, HSE, HR, Purchasing, Operations and other data-owning functions; follow up gaps and corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and training to contributors on regulatory requirements, reporting expectations, templates and deadlines.
• Coordinate the preparation, drafting and continuous improvement of sustainability disclosures and extra-financial reporting, including ESG indicators and CSRD requirements, ensuring consistency, accuracy, audit readiness and compliance with applicable regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate responses to external ESG surveys, ratings and information requests, including EcoVadis, CDP and customer questionnaires.
• Gather, challenge and consolidate qualitative and quantitative evidence required for submissions, ratings, audits and assurance reviews, in coordination with the ESG Data Engineer.
• Maintain supporting documentation, methodologies, evidence trails and response calendars to improve consistency, traceability and readiness.
• Coordinate external advisors or specialist support when needed and contribute to continuous improvement of ESG compliance processes.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Regulatory watch, applicability assessments and ESG obligations register.
• Compliance implementation plans, ownership matrix and action follow-up.
• Complete and timely EcoVadis, CDP and customer ESG submissions with documented evidence.
• Audit-ready files supporting sustainability disclosures, ratings and assurance requests.
• Contributor guidance, templates, training materials and reporting calendar.

KEY INTERFACES

ESG Lead, ESG Data Engineer, ESG Transformation Managers, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Internal Control, HSE, HR, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, IT, Communications, regional and site contributors, external advisors, auditors and rating agencies.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

EXPERIENCE

5+ years of relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, regulatory affairs, compliance, extra-financial reporting, audit or a related field, preferably in a multinational industrial or automotive environment.

EDUCATION

Master’s degree or equivalent level in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Law, Compliance, Engineering, or a related discipline.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong understanding of ESG regulations, reporting frameworks and compliance principles; practical CSRD / ESRS exposure is an advantage.

Experience with ESG questionnaires and ratings such as EcoVadis and CDP.

Ability to translate complex requirements into clear actions, controls and responsibilities.

Strong project management, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills in a matrix organization.

High rigor, analytical thinking, written communication and attention to evidence quality.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively with internal experts and external advisors.

Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

Salary Range: EUR 57-63k