Sustainability Specialist

Primary ResponsibilitiesTo perform below Sustainability activities in the region using an efficient and consistent application of sustainability guidelines and policies in order to guarantee the achievement of Sustainability goals. To coordinate, assist in developing, implementing and monitoring a Sustainability Management system with all key stakeholders to ensure sustainability of the SGS business and long-term competitive advantage.Specific ResponsibilitiesSustainability Management System – Environment - People – BusinessSupport affiliate and assists in developing, implementing, communicating and managing Sustainability Management Systems and related projects at country or/and regional levelsProgrammes and ProjectsDevelop projects based on programmes outlined by HQ. Develop affiliate and/or regional specific projects in line with HQ targets and country or/and regional needs.Based on Corporate Sustainability factsheets identify strength, weaknesses and gaps of affiliate and/or region. Develop improvement measures and set targets in line with HQ targets.Identify opportunitiesDraft project proposalsTake the lead and involve MD, Business Managers, line managers, staff as appropriateSupport functions in project delivery, e.g. meetings, research, drafting of findings, analysis and reportsDevelop and implement project management plans for all projectsTake responsibility for the day-to-day management of project budgetsOversee other team members' contributions to projects, both superiors and subordinatesContribute to corporate database of best practices in SustainabilityArrange company volunteering activitiesKey performance indicators and reportingCoordinate, support, assist and guide affiliate and/or region, business and respective contact people to gather critical data and KPI’s to run sustainability management systems and reach targetsEnable and ensure on time delivery of critical data for annual sustainability reportEnsure materiality and accuracy of dataIssue bi-annual and annual reports of all sustainability activitiesCollaborate with Finance on findings and deliverables to affiliate and or regional managementDemonstrate care and responsibility in the quality and timelines of deliverablesSupport and drive the 2030 sustainability ambitions & targets, at country levelCollaborate with regional sustainability, with focus on energy efficiency and science-based target initiativesInternal Audit and Report AssuranceManage and support the internal audit systemAssure documentation traceability for Corporate Sustainability Audit and Corporate Sustainability Report Assurance at country or/and regional levelCommunicationAssist in establishing annual Corporate Sustainability report based on progress reports on Corporate Sustainability key performance indicatorsRaising awareness and disseminating information on Sustainability to core team members, staff and customers as appropriateRegular communication with Corporate Sustainability team in HQ