Global Net Zero Sustainability Lead

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are looking for experienced candidates to join our pipeline of candidates for future Global Net Zero Sustainability roles. As a dedicated Net Zero Sustainability Lead, you will support the company's environmental goals, including achieving Net Zero by 2030. The role involves providing strategic support, focusing on sustainability strategy, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, CSRD support, and Scope 3 decarbonisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with key stakeholders and departments, facilitate cross-company collaboration, and establish working groups.
• Programme Governance: Establish programme structures, coordinate workstreams, and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Mobilisation Workstream Delivery: Manage the delivery of mobilisation workstreams, integrate sustainable practices into operations, and develop a 5-year strategic carbon reduction plan.
• CSRD Support and Legislative Compliance: Provide oversight to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and support the transition to data capture platforms.
• Scope 3 Decarbonisation: Assess and reduce Scope 3 emissions, focusing on purchased goods and services and commuter travel.
• Net Zero Strategy and Execution: Develop and maintain a strategic carbon reduction plan, oversee initiatives, and support budgeting and investment planning.
• ESG Training, Education, and Awareness: Support the Sustainability team, drive efficient operations, and engage with stakeholders to reinforce desired behaviours.

Skillsets and Experience:

• Proven experience in sustainability and environmental management.
• Strong understanding of Net Zero strategies and decarbonisation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate complex programmes and workstreams.
• Ability to design a program of work to meet objectives (compliance with legislation).
• Knowledge of CSRD and other relevant legislative requirements.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written & spoken) with senior/client management.
• Ability to report progress of programme delivery, identifying slippage and highlighting risk of late- or non-compliance where it arises.
• Experience of using Microsoft business software (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint).
• Strong organisational skills – maintaining orderly records & filing, traceability of data & documentation for audit purposes.

About CBRE:

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

Application Process:

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being shortlisted for the role. Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. No agencies please.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university.
• Minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training.
• Minimum six years of managerial experience preferred.

Certificates and/or Licenses:

• CEM required.
• PE and LEED accreditation preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
• Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

Financial Knowledge:

• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate complex figures.
• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Carbon footprint reporting experience or training preferred.
• Training and accreditation part of development and performance management requirements.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results.
• Responsible for setting department deadlines.
• Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department and/or line of business.