Sonae Sierra is a fully integrated real estate company delivering end-to-end solutions across development, management, and investment. With over 35 years of experience, we manage more than €6.8 billion in assets across a diverse range of asset classes and have built a solid track record with leading investors and financial institutions.
Our international presence spans 36 countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, supported by a team of around 900 people. Guided by strong ethical principles and a deep commitment to sustainability, we are focused on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and growth.
At Sonae Sierra, you will thrive in an open-minded, multicultural community that values diverse perspectives and expertise. Here, you are empowered to own your journey, tap into a rich ecosystem of learning, and build a meaningful career shaping the future of real estate.
We are currently looking for a new member to join us in the position of Sustainability Services, Specialist
Working Place: Our Lisbon Offices
Requirements:
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of sustainability and ESG reporting frameworks and regulatory developments, including SFDR, CSRD, GRI and the EU Taxonomy.
- Strong attention to detail, with a rigorous approach to data accuracy and quality control.
- Ability to coordinate projects/programmes that require input from multiple colleagues and clients (internal and external).
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to handle multiple projects/assignments simultaneously.
- Strong sense of commitment and proactive mindset.
- Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of deliverables and follow through to completion.
- Strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn more and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team work environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate inputs across multiple teams and functions.
- Ability to structure, draft and review clear, accurate and well-organised reports and disclosures.
- Flexibility, resilience and active listening.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of the sustainability section of the Annual Report, including defining content, coordinating inputs across teams, and managing the external assurance process for GRI indicators and Sierra-specific sustainability metrics.
- Develop tailored sustainability strategies for clients - including materiality assessment - helping them define priorities, focus areas and implementation roadmaps.
- Assist in the development, benchmarking and implementation of objectives, targets and improvement programs for clients, including funds/portfolios;
- Prepare and deliver sustainability information for shareholder, including:
- contributions to the annual report (ESRS), and
- inputs to ESG benchmarks and other shareholder‑led initiatives.
- Develop SFDR disclosures at fund and entity level, aligned with client’s context and staying up to date with regulatory developments.
- Manage the double materiality assessment process (CSRD).
- Develop sustainability reports for real estate investment vehicles.
- Monitor sustainability, ESG and regulatory trends in Europe and translate these developments into practical implications, recommendations and best practice for the business.
- Participate in business development, namely in the preparation of pitches, marketing materials and relevant technical documents such as case studies, insights or benchmarking analysis; and participating in client meetings and presentations when required.
- Report EU Taxonomy, including eligibility and alignment assessments, data collection and calculation and preparation of the required disclosures.
- Support other departmental initiatives, as required.
If this sounds like the kind of challenge you would enjoy, we’d love to hear from you!