Sustainability Specialist

Schneider Electric; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to drive and execute sustainability projects across the UK and Ireland. The role involves collecting and analysing sustainability data, engaging with stakeholders, and developing clear project plans to achieve sustainability targets. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Management or a related field and a proven track record in sustainability programmes. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in driving sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Interest in sustainability is essential.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sustainability programmes.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with sites to collect sustainability data.
• Input and manage data quality in reporting tools.
• Analyse data and prepare sustainability reports.
• Drive strategic decision making based on data insights.
• Develop project plans to meet sustainability targets.

Skills

Data management and analysis skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Education

Bachelors degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Apply for the Sustainability Specialist role at Schneider Electric.

Mission: As part of the wider Sustainable Development team in the UK&I, the Sustainability Specialist will play an integral role in planning, driving and executing sustainability and wider environment projects cross the UK&I territory in order to achieve Schneider Electric’s sustainability commitments. The Sustainability Specialist will be responsible to drive cross-functional projects across the UK and Ireland, while also improving and driving employee engagement around sustainability topics.

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with sites, facility management providers, suppliers, business functions etc. to collect sustainability and environment data.
• Input and manage data quality and coverage in Resource Advisor and other tools, in line with reporting requirements.
• Analyse sustainability data and prepare reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, highlighting variances against previous reporting periods and working to understand these.
• Use data to drive evidence based, strategic decision making (e.g. waste improvements, real estate decarbonisation, energy efficiency programmes).
• Develop and execute clear project plans, including timelines for deployment, to ensure sustainability targets and wider business objectives are met.
• Engage with key stakeholders to ensure progress towards sustainability targets.
• Support business functions on sustainability integration.
• Collaborate with a number of stakeholders, internal and external, on sustainability topics.
• Drive wider territory engagement on sustainability topics through the development of training programmes, written communications etc.

Skills and attributes

• Displayed interest in sustainability.
• Data management and analysis skills.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sustainability programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or related field required or relevant post graduate degree.

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