2. Responsabilities in this career area (“what”)
Sustainability Consulting
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Conduct stakeholder interviews and surveys to gather insights on sustainability priorities.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings with clients and stakeholders to align on sustainability goals and strategies.
- Sustainability Assessment:
- Conduct comprehensive sustainability assessments, including materiality assessments, to identify key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
- Analyze client data and performance against sustainability frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB) to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Strategy Development:
- Collaborate with clients to develop sustainability strategies and action plans tailored to their specific goals and challenges.
- Provide recommendations for integrating sustainability into core business operations and decision-making processes.
Sustainability Program Management
- Project Planning and Execution:
- Lead sustainability initiatives and projects, defining objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement sustainability programs effectively.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress of sustainability initiatives.
- Regularly assess and report on the performance of sustainability programs against set targets.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Communicate sustainability progress and achievements to internal and external stakeholders through various channels.
- Engage with investors, customers, and employees to build support for sustainability efforts.
Sustainability Auditing / Reporting
- Environmental Auditing:
- Perform environmental audits to assess resource consumption, emissions, and waste management practices.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards, identifying areas for improvement.
- Social and Ethical Auditing:
- Conduct social and ethical audits to evaluate labor practices, supply chain ethics, and human rights compliance.
- Assess supplier and partner relationships to ensure adherence to sustainability principles.
- Reporting and Compliance:
- Compile sustainability data and performance metrics to produce annual sustainability reports.
- Ensure that sustainability reports are in line with relevant reporting frameworks and standards.