Sustainability Specialist

Materiality; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 100,440 - 156,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Benefit Cafeteria

Multisport Card subsidy

Additional days off

Special occasion bonuses

Job summary

Materiality is seeking a professional with experience in sustainable development who would like to develop consulting skills alongside the MATERIALITY team in Warsaw.

We offer full-time employment with a 3-month probation, standard working hours, a basic salary with occasional bonuses, private health insurance, and a hybrid work option including on-site in downtown Warsaw.

Qualifications

• Higher education (bachelor's or master's).
• At least 3 years of experience in sustainable development.
• Polish language at least C+ level, English at least C+ level.
• Identifying with mission, values, and approach to work.

Skills

Sustainable development

3+ years experience

Polish language C+

English language C+

Mission alignment

Editorial/writing skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

ESRS Standards knowledge

EU Taxonomy knowledge

CDP reporting familiarity

Climate change knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Job description

We are looking for someone with experience in the field of sustainable development who would like to develop their consulting skills alongside the MATERIALITY team.

To perform your job efficiently and satisfactorily in our company in this position, you will need the following skills:

• Higher education (bachelor's or master's degree),
• At least 3 years of experience in a position related to sustainable development,
• A good command of Polish at a minimum C+ level,
• Good command of English (preferably C+ level),
• Identifying with our mission, values, and approach to work.

You will need to be proficient in at least one of the following subject areas:

• ESRS Standards, IFRS S1 and S2, SASB, GRI Standards, SIN,
• The EU Taxonomy for Environmentally Sustainable Activities, together with the Technical Qualification Criteria and the requirements of the delegated act under Article 8,
• KSUA Standard 3002PL, Due Diligence Regarding the Environment and Human Rights Based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, draft CSDDD directive,
• MSCI, Refinitiv, Sustainalitycs, S&P, and EcoVadis ratings; reporting to CDP (Climate, Water, and Forests programs),
• Issues related to climate change mitigation and adaptation (the Paris Agreement, the “Fit for 55” package, TCFD recommendations, IPCC reports, greenhouse gas emissions calculations),
• Circular economy issues, material flow analysis, materials science, circular business models,
• Environmental engineering, Polish and EU regulations regarding companies’ environmental obligations, pollution control and prevention, the REACH Regulation and the RoHS Directive, the Waste Directive, Polish regulations on waste management, the BDO system,
• Biodiversity and ecosystem issues, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, the results of the UN CBD's work, TNFD recommendations, the LEAP process,
• Quantitative and qualitative research, selection and application of research methods to issues, principles for determining significance, analysis of value chains and supply chains, risk analysis.

The following skills will be helpful in working with us:

• Solid writing skills manifested in editorial competence and the ability to write comprehensible texts,
• Willingness to continuously learn and develop in areas that are key to the proper performance of duties,
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving field and changing environment,
• Willingness to take responsibility for a wide range of duties and make short- and long-term decisions,
• Ability to build long-term relationships with customers, business partners, and colleagues,
• Willingness to share your knowledge and build your position as an expert, participate in internal knowledge transfer,
• Good organization of one's own work, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, independence,
• A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach,
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written,
• Accuracy, attention to detail, structure, and logic in work,
• Openness to cooperation in a diverse team where everyone is unique.

We reserve the right to change the recruitment schedule and to end it early.

What we offer

Full-time employment based on an employment contract, with a 3-month probationary period.

Fixed working hours

Working hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Basic salary and occasional bonuses.

Benefits package

Private health insurance, Benefit Cafeteria, Multisport Card subsidy, additional days off, special occasion bonuses.

Trips and team building events

Annual training and team-building trips, during which we reflect on how we work and ultimately develop new working methods.

A workstation equipped with high-end Apple and Dell computer equipment, ergonomic office furniture, and access to the latest online work tools.

Work on-site at the office in downtown Warsaw or in a hybrid format – on average 2 d no during the week remotely after the trial period .

Friendly office

Good office equipment for everyday work, a supply of good coffee, a selection of teas, and fruit.