Sustainability Specialist Santa Maria da Feira

Sustainability Specialist
Santa Maria da Feira
Santa Maria da Feira, Aveiro, Portugal

Role Overview:

As a Sustainability Specialist, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organization toward sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact and promote social responsibility. You will collaborate with multiple departments to design, implement, and continuously improve sustainability initiatives using both qualitative and quantitative measures. This role is ideal for a dynamic professional with a passion for environmental stewardship and a proven ability to drive measurable change.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and Execute Strategies: Formulate and implement sustainability strategies that align with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
2. Integrate Sustainable Practices: Advise and support internal teams to embed sustainability into daily operations, ensuring practical and impactful initiatives.
3. Monitor and Report Performance: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as energy consumption, water usage, waste management, and carbon emissions; analyze data to assess environmental performance.
4. Collaborate Across Departments: Work with
   - functional teams to identify opportunities for improvements in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable supply chain practices.
5. Lead Training Initiatives: Conduct sustainability training and awareness programs to cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the organization.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and present detailed reports on sustainability initiatives to management and stakeholders, and engage with external parties such as suppliers, regulators, and community organizations to foster sustainable partnerships.

Required Skills:

1. Sustainability Expertise: Strong knowledge of sustainability principles, practices, and methodologies.
2. Data Analysis Proficiency: Experience with analyzing and interpreting sustainability metrics and utilizing relevant tools.
3. Project Management: Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and monitor complex projects with measurable outcomes.
4. Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead, negotiate, and resolve conflicts across diverse teams.
5. Technical Familiarity: Understanding of environmental regulations, certifications, and reporting frameworks (e. g. , Global Reporting Initiative [GRI], CSRD). Familiarity with B Corp Certification concepts is highly valuable.

Required Qualifications:

1. Educational Background: degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
2. Professional Experience: 1-3 years of work experience in sustainability, environmental management, or a related area.
3. Reporting and Assessment: Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and methodologies such as lifecycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprint calculations.
4. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of renewable energy technologies, energy management systems, and waste management practices.
5. Language Proficiency: English.

We offer an excellent working environment, integration into a motivated and committed team, opportunities for professional development, and good working conditions.

Our company values diversity and inclusion, promoting an environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.