Location | Germany |
Job-type | Permanent |
Salary | €Competitive |
Reference | ACRE-12794 |
Location: Germany (Preference for Berlin or Munich)
We are currently seeking a Head of Sustainability for a fast-growing infrastructure firm in Germany. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the sustainability strategy of a company that is at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure development.
This is a pivotal role that will evolve with the firm, contribute to the commercial success of the business, drive operational benefits, and establish an industry-leading ESG reporting program.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the company's sustainability strategy, with a focus on embedding ESG principles and driving decarbonization initiatives.
Work directly with the CEO to integrate sustainability into all areas of the business, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.
Lead sustainability projects across various infrastructure sectors, ensuring alignment with both regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Act as a key liaison between private equity stakeholders and the internal teams, driving the business towards long-term sustainable growth.
Establish and manage a group-wide sustainability performance reporting and monitoring system ensuring alignment with best practice.
Coordinate the production of the ESG and sustainability elements of the Annual Report, as well as support the production of the Annual Report itself.
Key Qualifications:
Full fluency in German is required.
At least 8 years of experience in sustainability within consulting, engineering, infrastructure or a related field.
A track record of working with Executive teams, including CEO and CFO.
Proven ability to lead sustainability initiatives, particularly within a growing business.
Experience working with private equity-backed companies is an advantage.
Experience leading an ESG/sustainability reporting program, providing guidance on non-financial reporting regulations such as TCFD and CSRD to the business.
This is a pivotal role for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for sustainability. If you are excited by the challenge of building a sustainable future in infrastructure, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Sandra Martin,Research Consultant, Acre, at sandra.martin@acre.com.
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