Acre is delighted to be working in partnership with Workspace to identity their new Head of Sustainability. Reporting into the Development Director, you will have the responsibility and autonomy to take the organisation to the next level and create a lasting legacy for the business, their tenants and the communities in which they operate. You will be the driving force behind their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda and engage with key internal and external stakeholders on ESG matters to drive positive change.
Workspace is a FTSE 250 listed Real Estate Investment Trust and a member of the European Public Real Estate Association. Workspace is home to some of London's brightest businesses, including established brands such as Citymapper, Walt Disney, Hugo Boss, Sonos and Endemol, as well as fast-growing, emerging businesses like Bloom & Wild, Astrid & Muji and BullDog. Workspace's purpose is to give businesses the freedom to grow, because they believe that in the right space, teams can achieve more.
Responsibilities will include;
Plan, deliver and review the 'Doing The Right Thing' (DTRT) ESG Strategy
Chair the ESG Committee to deliver the B Corp Improvement Plan
Monitor progress and deliver 2030 net zero and science-based targets
Set and report against ESG objectives and targets
Research new technologies and the feasibility of adoption across the portfolio
Implement sustainability initiatives and campaigns for energy, water, waste, biodiversity, health and wellbeing and community engagement
You will bring a market leading network to ensure that Workspace's approach to sustainability remains at the cutting edge, realising its full potential and adding value to all.
You will also have the following attributes:
Leadership experience within the built environment
A degree or specialist qualifications in related discipline
Excellent knowledge and experience in completing mandatory and voluntary reporting
B Corp experience would be a strong advantage
Passionate about tackling the climate crisis and addressing the wider sustainability agenda
You will also need to demonstrate the ability to drive change, develop and deliver a strategy and influence at board level
To learn more about Workspace and the role, click here to read our candidate information pack. Alternatively, you can directly apply for the role here.
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