Sustainability Senior Specialist

Çimsa; Fatih; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Çimsa is seeking a Sustainability Senior Specialist to lead and implement the ESG strategy, drive performance, and embed sustainable practices across the organization.

You will coordinate ESG reporting (TSRS, CDP, EcoVadis, FTSE4Good), manage data quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn insights into actions.

The role demands 5+ years in sustainability, strong English, and project management skills, with a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in sustainability, ESG, corporate reporting, climate change, environmental performance, or related fields.
• Knowledge of sustainability regulations, ESG reporting frameworks, and international sustainability standards.
• Experience in ESG data collection, performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Ability to leverage AI-powered tools and digital technologies for ESG data analysis, sustainability reporting, process automation, and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex sustainability data and translate findings into clear, meaningful reports and presentations.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• A strategic perspective and a strong interest in global sustainability developments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of the company's sustainability strategy, targets, and priorities across the organization.
• Coordinating sustainability action plans, monitoring progress against ESG targets, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contributing to projects focused on carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and sustainable business practices.
• Monitoring and analyzing sustainability KPIs, evaluating performance results, and preparing recommendations for improvement.
• Managing ESG data collection, validation, consolidation, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, traceability, and timely delivery.
• Coordinating sustainability reporting processes, including the Integrated Annual Report, Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRS), and CDP disclosures.
• Supporting ESG assessments and ratings, including BIST Sustainability Index, EcoVadis, FTSE4Good, and UN Global Compact.
• Coordinating sustainability certification processes, including Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) certification.
• Supporting internal and external sustainability audits, independent assurance processes, and group-level ESG assessments.
• Exploring and implementing AI-driven solutions to improve ESG data quality, automate sustainability reporting processes, and generate actionable insights from sustainability performance data.
• Preparing sustainability-related presentations, reports, communication materials, and content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating employee awareness initiatives, sustainability training activities, corporate social responsibility projects, and sustainability award applications.
• Supporting Sustainability Management Committee activities, including meeting preparations, performance reviews, and follow-up of committee decisions.
• Monitoring national and international sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and emerging ESG trends to support regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders to strengthen sustainability governance and promote a sustainability-driven corporate culture.

Skills

ESG reporting

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

AI tools

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Tools

SAP

Sustainability data systems

Job description

At Çimsa, in line with our approach of “Shaping Today for Tomorrow,” we develop innovative and sustainable solutions for the building materials of the future.

We are looking for a Sustainability Senior Specialist who will play a key role in implementing Çimsa's sustainability strategy, enhancing our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, and driving sustainability initiatives across the organization. This role is designed for a sustainability professional who combines strong ESG reporting, data analysis, and project management capabilities with a proactive and collaborative mindset. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to monitor sustainability performance, coordinate reporting and assessment processes, ensure regulatory alignment, and contribute to embedding sustainability into our business operations and corporate culture.

As Sustainability Senior Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the implementation of the company's sustainability strategy, targets, and priorities across the organization.
• Coordinating sustainability action plans, monitoring progress against ESG targets, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contributing to projects focused on carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and sustainable business practices.
• Monitoring and analyzing sustainability KPIs, evaluating performance results, and preparing recommendations for improvement.
• Managing ESG data collection, validation, consolidation, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, traceability, and timely delivery.
• Coordinating sustainability reporting processes, including the Integrated Annual Report, Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRS), and CDP disclosures.
• Supporting ESG assessments and ratings, including BIST Sustainability Index, EcoVadis, FTSE4Good, and UN Global Compact.
• Coordinating sustainability certification processes, including Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) certification.
• Supporting internal and external sustainability audits, independent assurance processes, and group-level ESG assessments.
• Exploring and implementing AI-driven solutions to improve ESG data quality, automate sustainability reporting processes, and generate actionable insights from sustainability performance data.
• Preparing sustainability-related presentations, reports, communication materials, and content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating employee awareness initiatives, sustainability training activities, corporate social responsibility projects, and sustainability award applications.
• Supporting Sustainability Management Committee activities, including meeting preparations, performance reviews, and follow-up of committee decisions.
• Monitoring national and international sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and emerging ESG trends to support regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders to strengthen sustainability governance and promote a sustainability-driven corporate culture.

This is the opportunity for you if you have these skills and requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in sustainability, ESG, corporate reporting, climate change, environmental performance, or related fields.
• Knowledge of sustainability regulations, ESG reporting frameworks, and international sustainability standards.
• Experience in ESG data collection, performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Ability to leverage AI-powered tools and digital technologies for ESG data analysis, sustainability reporting, process automation, and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex sustainability data and translate findings into clear, meaningful reports and presentations.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• A strategic perspective and a strong interest in global sustainability developments.

The following qualifications will be considered an asset:

• A master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with TSRS, GRI, CDP, EcoVadis, FTSE4Good, UN Global Compact, or similar sustainability reporting and assessment frameworks.
• Experience in sustainability audits, independent assurance, or ESG verification processes.
• Knowledge of SAP and sustainability data management systems.
• Sustainability experience in manufacturing, building materials, cement, energy, or other energy-intensive industries.

At Çimsa, we consider equality, diversity and inclusiveness to be fundamental elements of our business culture. We implement and continuously strengthen policies and practices that support these principles across our organization. Our aim is to contribute to a more inclusive society by fostering fair and equitable working environments for all. We encourage creativity, innovation and collaboration by embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to attract talented individuals from all segments of society and create an environment where they can thrive, grow, and build long‑term careers with us. We uphold the principle of “Equality at Work” in all our processes. In line with this commitment, we provide equal opportunities regardless of gender and actively promote gender equality across our workforce. To cultivate a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and included, we actively challenge stereotypes and biases and fight to prevent all forms of discrimination.