Sustainability Expert

Job title:

Sustainability Expert

Company:

Proximus

Job description

A job at Proximus? You’ll find that everything revolves around the idea ‘Think Possible’. This means: we always assume that something is possible, even if it seems impossible. Well, especially so, actually. Call it a way of thinking that involves being open to a world of digital solutions that make our lives easier. And our way of working smarter.A job at Proximus? You’ll find that everything revolves around the idea ‘Think Possible’. This means: we always assume that something is possible, even if it seems impossible. Well, especially so, actually. Call it a way of thinking that involves being open to a world of digital solutions that make our lives easier. And our way of working smarter.Team accountability scope:The sustainability team is committed to transforming our organization to create sustainable value through exemplary ESG stewardship while pursuing our Net Zero ambition. Our mission is to understand our current state, define where we need to go, and determine what is needed to get there. We drive ESG into the heart of our business by implementing roadmaps, installing governance, processes, and reporting, and ensuring engagement across the organization.Main tasks & responsibilities:We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Sustainability Expert to join our team. This role will be pivotal in analysing the evolution of our Net Zero Transition Plan, our current state of play across environmental, social & governance topics, setting targets across the organization, and steering the implementation of ESG initiatives.You will partner with a broad set of internal teams including investor relations, finance, HR, engineering, product management, marketing, procurement, IT etc. with as overall goal the reduction of our environmental impact, maximizing our societal impact while promoting responsible business practices and managing our ESG performance.The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, familiar with key reporting frameworks, ESG surveys/rating agencies, and knowledgeable in carbon accounting and decarbonization strategies.Main tasks:Research & analysis:

• You stay abreast of emerging ESG trends, regulations, and reporting frameworks.
• Perform CSRD & CS3D gap analysis to assess ESG performance, identify areas for improvement, developing a multiyear roadmap and following up the implementation of it through exemplary stakeholder management

Reporting and compliance:

• As member of the Group Annual Report core team, you will support the delivery of the annual report, coordinating all key stakeholders to ensure that the report is relevant, accurate and complete.
• You will support the Annual Report compliance with the relevant reporting framework and European legislation (CSRD, CS3D, …etc).
• You support the consolidation and external audit of Proximus Group’s sustainability information for publication in the annual report.
• You ensure Proximus response to ESG surveys of rating agencies by coordinating all key stakeholders, filling them in, analysing results, and defining improvement actions

Contribution to Climate Ambitions:

• You develop a deep understanding of Proximus’ Net Zero Transition Plan and assess the impact of key projects and business decisions on it
• You support the translation of our Net Zero ambitions into business objectives across the organization
• You support the monitoring of the Group’s climate performance through engagement with key project teams (fleet, buildings, network, procurement, finance, …), collect information and provide overview on progress and alignment with targets for communication to top management. You develop recommendations on how to improve performance across the various decarbonization projects.
• You conduct benchmarking to remain aligned with GHG accounting standards and continuously improve Proximus approach to carbon accounting. Perform research when needed, connect with peers and professional associates and engage with finance and IT teams to ensure collaboration and synergies on the topic of carbon management

Collaboration:

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for ESG initiatives.

Your ProfileYour profileSkills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data from multiple sources/systems and provide actionable insights
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Critical mindset
• Familiar with integrated reporting concepts and have experience with reporting frameworks (e.g. CSRD, GRI, SASB, CDP, TCFD)
• Experience with ESG surveys like CDP or Ecovadis
• Proven past experience in carbon accounting (GHG protocol) and development of decarbonization levers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to navigate a transversal organization
• Trilingual (NL – FR – EN)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree
• 5+ years’ professional experience
• 3+ years’ experience in sustainability

What do we offer you?

• We are 100% Belgian. So we make decisions in three languages. And all at the same time if you like!
• We are open to everyone: M, W, X, and in fact all the other letters of the alphabet.
• We encourage personal growth. At the Proximus Academy, you won’t even want to miss a session.
• We are, of course, committed to sustainability. What else did you think?
• We firmly believe that working together is important, but that having fun together is even more so. That is why we regularly organise fun activities. (Please let us know if you have a talent for playing Santa Claus!)
• We believe in responsibility. Also in yours. For example, you can take it to launch your own initiatives.
• We put our customers first. And because we are all customers somewhere, you already know what that means. That’s good.
• And the ever-important work-life balance? We keep it in the right place.

Naturally we have a competitive salary package for you. Click (or apply) to discover what else we offer.

Expected salary

Location

Bruxelles

Job date

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:24:17 GMT

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