Sustainability - Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - Renewable Energy Systems

Description

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company.

We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision:
to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at.

We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance.

We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 24 days holiday (with an additional discretionary day given by the company) with options to buy/sell days, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make an impact somewhere else.

Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer as a key member of our senior management team, you will act as a strategic partner and advisor, accountable for the development and execution of environment, social and governance (ESG) objectives, sustainability initiatives and lead on the creation and delivery of our annual sustainability Power for Good report.

You will coordinate RES' efforts in embedding sustainability into the business, promoting, and supporting our sustainability agenda, principles and objectives, and communicating our Power for Good culture to all stakeholders.

You will be a key communicator internally and externally and subject matter expert liaison with our clients and senior leaders on ESG matters.

Sustainability Strategy and Initiatives, Planning and Execution

Work with the CM&CO in developing and driving sustainability strategy, critical initiatives and programs that span across the global organisation
Coordinate research for key projects, including, but not limited to, net-zero reduction programme opportunities, innovation opportunities, supply chain engagement and decarbonisation processes
Advise on way-forward for our net-zero strategy and beyond value-chain mitigation approach
Analyse ESG data to validate data resolution and implement efficient data collection improvements
Understand technical and environmental aspects of sustainability to advise on internal and external relevant projects e.g. supply chain deep-dives, site-based deep-dives in construction, decommissioning and end-of-life activities (e.g. recycling turbine blades)
Project Management
Manage complex projects with varied timescales
Drive and own adoption and execution of sustainability objectives
Manage net-zero targets setting, baseline and reduction programme in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative
Lead and improve the emissions data collection and manage emissions reduction performance
Support management and external reporting on key climate-related risks and opportunities and climate-related financial disclosure

Promote operational excellence:
identify and drive opportunities to optimise our organisational systems, ESG data collection and processes with a focus on agility through integration of ESG software reporting tools and the Enterprise Resource Planning System
Accountable for delivery of annual sustainability report
Share and promote internal and external news, sustainability initiatives, our sustainability Power for Good report, sustainability agenda and objectives
Raise awareness of RES ESG policies/events and collect and share information with group and collaborate with country leads on sustainability/environmental initiatives
Engage with internal stakeholders to embed sustainability into all business areas and develop channels of communication on key issues
Influence and lead Global Sustainability Network without direct lines of responsibility
Build internal network with key stakeholders, e.g. who are passionate about and engage with the sustainability agenda
Support teams internally and in external engagement with clients to help deliver ESG services and support tender responses
Substantial, relevant experience in sustainability professions
A deep understanding of ESG landscape, regulatory and compliance frameworks, governance, trends, supply chain impacts and standard methodologies including emissions reporting
Experience in working closely with and presenting to executive-level leadership
Relevant sector experience in energy, infrastructure development and construction, operations and maintenance service or industrial sectors.
Experience of sustainability reporting and non-financial disclosure in highly professional environment
Strong organisational and project management skills with flexibility to prioritise
Excellent written English and oral communication skills

Optional:
Ability to converse or fluent in Spanish
Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
Communicates regularly with direct reports on KPIs, goals, accomplishments, and information on policies
Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines
Acts as subject matter expert and advisor to RES Senior Leadership and wider teams on ESG

Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

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