Principal - Environment, Social & Governance (Corporate Services) (London, GB)

The role leads the integration of ESG strategy across Corporate Services operations, ensuring alignment with the Bank's values, Carbon Net Zero targets, and operational priorities. It drives sustainability performance by advising stakeholders, embedding ESG frameworks, and translating sustainability objectives into measurable business outcomes.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Corporate Services ESG strategy to align operational activities with the Bank's sustainability objectives and Carbon Net Zero commitments.
• Act as EBRD Internal Auditor for EMS14001, delivering the recertification for HQ and driving this across the portfolio.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver external reporting such as ISSB and GRI, which require GHG emission capture and calculations.
• Establish and maintain ESG performance frameworks and data processes to ensure accurate measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement of sustainability outcomes.
• Assess ESG risks and opportunities across the property portfolio to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate reputational and operational exposure.
• Lead ESG assessments and due diligence across existing and new offices to identify performance gaps and implement improvement actions.
• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders to embed ESG considerations into decision‑making, project delivery, and operational planning.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across regions and functions to strengthen ESG awareness, drive behavioural change, and align on strategic priorities.
• Monitor emerging ESG regulations, standards, and market developments to inform policy updates and innovation across Corporate Services.
• Promote and role‑model the Bank's behavioural competencies to reinforce a culture of integrity, accountability, and sustainability.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards, and industry best practice with the ability to translate these into operational policies and strategies across corporate real estate and workplace functions.
• Demonstrable experience in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, including Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions, with practical application of recognised methodologies (e.g. GHG Protocol) and understanding of data capture, validation, and reporting processes.
• Proven ability to design and implement ESG performance frameworks, including establishing metrics, KPIs, and governance processes to track and improve sustainability outcomes.
• Advanced analytical capability, with experience interpreting ESG and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Experience conducting ESG assessments, audits, or due diligence across multi‑site or international operations, with the ability to identify gaps and implement practical improvement actions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory developments and reporting expectations (e.g. sustainability disclosures), with the ability to translate requirements into business‑relevant actions.
• Commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to assess the cost, value, and feasibility of sustainability initiatives and link ESG performance to business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working across functions, regions, and seniority levels to embed ESG principles into operational decision‑making.
• Solutions‑oriented approach, with a track record of delivering ESG initiatives and integrating technology, data systems, or process improvements to enhance sustainability performance.

Diversity Statement

The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio‑economic background or disability. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect.