Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Specialist

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.

As SIE grows and evolves, we aim to build impact in gaming and beyond, addressing environmental and social challenges and helping preserve the planet for future generations. Our purpose is to:

• Forge a path ahead.
• Turn our intentions into action.
• Do the right things and do them well.

We are currently seeking an ESG Specialist to join us in our London office. In this role, you will contribute to advancing SIE’s ESG initiatives with a focus on sustainability reporting and the assessments that inform our ESG strategy and disclosures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with updates for materiality, climate risk, and human rights/environmental due diligence through research, data collection, collaborator engagement, and coordination with third parties.
• Contribute to drafting disclosure text, gathering and validating data, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Help establish and maintain audit‑ready processes for ESG data management and reporting, including tracking key performance indicators and ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Work with internal data owners and teams to align on reporting requirements and timelines.
• Contribute to internal and external communications on sustainability topics (e.g., intranet updates, newsletters, report content, and website updates) to keep employees and collaborators informed and engaged.
• Monitor evolving ESG reporting standards and frameworks to ensure compliance and adherence to guidelines.
• Find opportunities to improve ESG processes and reporting efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is analytical, meticulous, and adaptable, someone who can learn quickly and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Desirable skills/experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or sustainability‑related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or related roles—consulting or corporate experience preferred.
• Experience in the technology, gaming, or entertainment industries is a plus.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., ISSB, SASB, TCFD, CSRD) and sustainability regulations.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and adjust to evolving demands.
• Proven capability to handle several projects simultaneously, prioritise efficiently, and adjust to changing demands.
• Proven track record of working closely and building positive relationships with internal and external collaborators in a matrixed organisation.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.