ESG Manager

WeConnect Energy is currently recruiting for an ESG Manager on behalf of our client, an energy firm based in the UK.

This role is a full time, contract position (6-12 months) reporting directly to the Tax, Insurance and Communications Director and can be based out of either their Aberdeen or London offices.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver and drive an ESG strategy that is compatible with our client's corporate sustainability strategy and goals.

Environmental – Provides oversight, direction and reporting related to our client's environmental impacts. Key responsibilities will include;

• Greenhouse gas emissions intensity management including reporting, forecasting and reduction strategies.

• Advising on influencing strategies for joint venture businesses.

• Assessing emissions data in relation to acquisitions to identify impact on our client's ESG profile

Social - Provides oversight, direction and reporting related to our client's social impacts.  Key responsibilities will include;

• Engagement with internal supply chain with respect to human rights, labour standards and equity in the supply chain,

• Coaching and supporting our client's ESG Committees, DE&I, Charities, Education and Social & Wellness. 

• Lead and coach our client's personnel with respect to ESG awareness and in alignment with KPI's

Governance – Provides internal support and guidance to the organisation regarding governance structure, practices and reporting. And will include;

• Preparation of quarterly shareholder reports with emissions metrics 

• Remain aware of global ESG regulations and best practices and ensure our client remains aligned, responding where appropriate to changes.

• Lead preparation of annual sustainability reporting, including but not limited to SECR & TCFD

• Engagement with the Board, ESG sub-committee and our client's executive leadership team regarding regulatory changes, business processes and compliance.

• Responsible for the internal and external ESG reporting and representing our client with regulators, stakeholders and the community.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Business or related field.  A Master’s degree or professional certifications in sustainability or ESG would be a plus

• Significant degree of relevant oil and gas/chemical/energy industry related experience. 

• Experience of working with external parties and understand their requirements. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Ability to champion ESG 

• Team player and also comfortable working independently

• Strong Excel, Word and PPT skills