Sustainability Specialist

Dietsmann Group; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dietsmann Group is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to support the ESG and Net Zero initiatives across our organization. You will help advance ISO 14001 certification efforts, develop environmental performance metrics, and prepare carbon footprint assessments.

The role requires collaboration with multiple subsidiaries, reporting on trends, and organizing training on sustainability topics in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Engineering or master's degree in environmental fields.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in environmental programs or sustainability roles.
• Expertise in ISO 14001 with field auditing experience.
• Available for 1–3 business trips per year to subsidiaries across Africa.
• Familiar with GRI, SDGs, UNGC, and GHG Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Support ESG and sustainability program updates.
• Contribute to ISO 14001 certification processes.
• Prepare carbon footprint assessments.
• Develop and update procedures.
• Organize trainings on sustainability topics.
• Prepare reports and monitor performance trends.
• Identify sustainability risks and mitigation measures.
• Travel to subsidiaries in Africa as needed.
• Conduct environmental audits.
• Promote environmental awareness.

Skills

ESG reporting

ISO 14001

Audits

Sustainability

Carbon footprint

Education

Engineering degree

Master's in Environmental Science

Job description

As a member of the Sustainability team, your role is to support and contribute to the achievement of the company’s sustainability objectives across the organization. These objectives include the Net Zero strategy, ESG performance, and the optimization of energy, water, and resource consumption.

• Support the company’s ESG and Sustainability Program by developing and providing updates on the company’s strategic sustainability objectives.
• Contribute to Dietsmann’s Environmental Management System and enhance environmental performance across the group.
• Prepare for and support the certification process (ISO 14001) of the relevant subsidiaries.
• Participate in the preparation of the company’s carbon footprint assessment.
• Develop and update procedures.
• Prepare reports and communications related to the sustainability program.
• Compile various sustainability reports to monitor performance and analyze trends.
• Conduct or participate in environmental audits.
• Organize training seminars/workshops on sustainability-related topics.
• Promote environmental and sustainability awareness throughout the group.
• Participate in investigations of environmental incidents, make recommendations, and seek improvements or modifications to management systems.
• Identify sustainability-related risks and appropriate mitigation measures, while highlighting opportunities to strengthen the organization’s sustainability profile.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy and water consumption, as well as innovative or alternative technologies, in order to optimize resource use.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Candidate profile

• Engineering degree or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental programs, climate target implementation, sustainability, or a similar technical role.
• Expertise in ISO 14001 (theoretical and practical) with strong field experience(industrial/operational environment preferred), including audits, performance assessments, continuous improvement, etc.
• Availability for 1 to 3 business trips per year, mainly to subsidiaries across Africa.
• Experience in sustainability assessments (carbon footprint, water consumption, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of international standards and frameworks, including GRI, SDGs, UNGC, GHG Protocol, and other sustainability standards.
• Excellent ability to prepare clear and structured reports.
• Fluent in both French and English (mandatory).