Sustainability Specialist - Business Integration Specialist (Climate focused)
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
The new Sustainability Business Integration team is responsible for national implementation of Sustainability strategies, adherence to national and international policies and processes, and compliance of sustainability regulation either directly within the team, or through relevant stakeholders/departments.
Your new role
- Support the Sustainability Business Integration Manager, International Central Team and GB/IE markets with mandatory sustainability reporting requirements.
- Monitor emerging sustainability legislation and regulatory developments, identifying potential ompacts and required business actions.
- Coordinate stakeholders and communications to support the successful delivery of sustainability initiatives and compliance activities.
- Utilise Aldi product and supplier approval systems to ensure products and suppliers remain compliant with Aldi standards and policies.
- Provide sustainability guidance, training and instructions to suppliers, helping them understand and meet Aldi requirements.
- Build strong relationships with the Sustainability Systems Change team to ensure activities are aligned and duplication of effort is avoided.
- Support the embedding of business-as-usual processes and administration following the launch of sustainability systems change projects.
- Drive the integration of sustainability across multiple business functions, ensuring sustainability requirements are embedded into everyday operations.
- Provide expert advice on sustainability regulations, recommending practical implementation approaches and supporting compliance across the business.
- Work independently to develop solutions, influence decision-making and provide recommendations to the Sustainability Business Integration Manager.
- Manage multiple priorities effectively, balancing a varied workload while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines.
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify upcoming sustainability regulations, trends and risks.
- Adapt across a broad range of sustainability topics and specialisms, responding to changing business and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to implement sustainability and regulatory requirements successfully.
- Use your knowledge of sustainability legislation and regulatory implementation to support the business in meeting its obligations and strategic objectives.
About You
Essential:
- Experience of working within Sustainability
- Strong data-analysis, calculation and reporting skills.
- Strong and confident communicator.
- Autonomous worker
- Experience with stakeholder management across multiple disciplines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail
- A strong level of resilience and the ability to operate under pressure
Desirable:
- Knowledge of greenhouse-gas accounting and reporting, carbon-reduction activity and net-zero roadmaps
- Working knowledge of EUDR, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, CSDDD, EMPCO, UK CMA Green Claims Code, UK Sustainability reporting standards and assurance, UK Modern Slavery Act, UK government reformulation targets, CFD, ISO 50001, SECR, ESOS and CCF
- Experience supporting ISO 50001 document reviews, internal or external audits, energy-performance reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge of Climate Change Agreements, climate-risk assessment, net-zero pathway development and renewable energy
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate reporting cycles, audits, actions and multiple climate workstreams
What You'll get in Return
- Salary starting from £37,545 rising to £43,840
- Permanent contract
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
- 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- In office flexi-time
- Full training provided
- Pension scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
- Long service rewards
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
- Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
*You'll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. xiskglj
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Sustainability Specialist in Royal Leamington Spa employer: Aldi
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