Global Net Zero Sustainability Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in integrated facilities and corporate real estate management is seeking a Net Zero Sustainability Lead to support their environmental goals. This role involves strategic support for sustainability initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with legislative requirements. The successful candidate will have proven experience in sustainability management and a strong understanding of Net Zero strategies, contributing to the company's goal of achieving Net Zero by 2030.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability and environmental management.
• Strong understanding of Net Zero strategies and decarbonisation.
• Ability to manage and coordinate complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and departments.
• Manage the delivery of mobilisation workstreams.
• Develop and maintain a strategic carbon reduction plan.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability Management

Decarbonisation

Analytical Skills

Data Management

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are looking for experienced candidates to join our pipeline of candidates for future, Global Net Zero Sustainability roles. As a dedicated Net Zero Sustainability Lead, you will support the company's environmental goals, including achieving Net Zero by 2030. The role involves providing strategic support, focusing on sustainability strategy, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, CSRD support, and Scope 3 decarbonisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Engagement:Build relationships with key stakeholders and departments, facilitate cross-company collaboration, and establish working groups.
• Programme Governance:Establish programme structures, coordinate workstreams, and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Mobilisation Workstream Delivery:Manage the delivery of mobilisation workstreams, integrate sustainable practices into operations, and develop a 5-year strategic carbon reduction plan.
• CSRD Support and Legislative Compliance:Provide oversight to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and support the transition to data capture platforms.
• Scope 3 Decarbonisation:Assess and reduce Scope 3 emissions, focusing on purchased goods and services and commuter travel.
• Net Zero Strategy and Execution:Develop and maintain a strategic carbon reduction plan, oversee initiatives, and support budgeting and investment planning.
• ESG Training, Education, and Awareness:Support the Sustainability team, drive efficient operations, and engage with stakeholders to reinforce desired behaviours.

Skillsets and Experience:

• Proven experience in sustainability and environmental management.
• Strong understanding of Net Zero strategies and decarbonisation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate complex programmes and workstreams.
• Ability to design a program of work to meet objectives (compliance with legislation)
• Knowledge of CSRD and other relevant legislative requirements.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively (written & spoken) with senior/client management
• Ability to report progress of programme delivery, identifying slippage and highlighting risk of late- or non-compliance where it arises
• Experience of using Microsoft business software (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint)
• Strong organisational skills – maintaining orderly records & filing, traceability of data & documentation for audit purposes

About CBRE:

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years, and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.”

Application Process:

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.

Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please.

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