Sustainability Manager

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sustainability Manager to drive their sustainability initiatives. This role involves leading the Sustainability Working Group, developing strategies aligned with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the company's roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability across the organization. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and foster a culture of sustainability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in sustainability roles.
• Strong understanding of CSRD and ESRS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sustainability Working Group and develop clear strategies.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability reporting standards.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Sustainability Reporting

Data Management

Education

Third-level qualification in Sustainability

Environmental Science

Job description

Our client is Ireland’s most progressive building company, delivering large-scale construction projects across Ireland and the UK from offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and London. Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Sustainability Manager to join the team at their Dublin Head Office.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and implementing the company’s sustainability strategy in line with corporate goals and upcoming legislative requirements, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s Sustainability Working Group.
• Support the development and communication of a clear sustainability strategy aligned with the CSRD.
• Enhance and execute the company's roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
• Ensure robust systems are in place for tracking and reporting Scope 3 emissions.
• Identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing sustainability practices.
• Prepare sustainability reports in line with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the CSRD and other relevant legislation.
• Collect, analyse, and report on key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics.
• Liaise with senior management and cross-functional teams to embed sustainability across the organisation.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote sustainability initiatives externally and internally.
• Research and advocate for innovative technologies and methods to reduce the company’s environmental footprint.
• Contribute to strategies for addressing long-term sustainability challenges.
• Assist in designing and delivering sustainability training for employees.
• Foster a company-wide culture of sustainability.
• Serve as a point of contact for all sustainability-related queries.

Key Requirements:

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following:

• A third-level qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of CSRD, ESRS, and other sustainability reporting frameworks.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proven analytical skills and experience managing sustainability-related data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex sustainability topics to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience in developing sustainability policies, processes, and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sustainable change across a business.

For more information please call Stephen Lehane on 021 466 5480 or email [e-mail]

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