Environment Methodology Expert

Summary

Join EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, as an Environment Methodology Expert. You will manage the strategic development of the Environment methodology, overseeing a team and leading projects to enhance our sustainability ratings. This role requires extensive experience in corporate sustainability and strong project management skills. You will conduct research, develop content, and represent EcoVadis as an expert in environmental issues. The position offers a hybrid work model, various benefits, and opportunities for professional development. EcoVadis is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in corporate sustainability with advanced understanding of the main environmental trends (energy, water, biodiversity, waste, circular economy, LCAs etc.) and the evolving landscape
• Strategic-thinker with an understanding of how emerging trends are shaping the market and how this should be translated in the EcoVadis rating methodology
• Experienced project manager with the ability to keep multiple and complex projects moving forward concurrently, and to manage project teams to ensure high quality outputs and timely delivery
• Demonstrated excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills, and ability to explain complex concepts in a synthetic way
• Proactive and self-motivated team player, with the capacity to motivate own team, as well as to engage other teams within the Methodology sub-department as well as in the wider organization (Product Management, Business Technology Support, Solutions Consulting, Marketing departments etc.), and to mediate discussions between impacted stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage 1 direct report (Environment Senior Analyst)
• Define the methodology strategy for the Environment theme and oversee the development of relevant methodology initiatives by the Environment team
• Monitor the latest changes in the global landscape through continuous research and market scan on emerging best practices and regulatory changes, including in areas previously unexplored by the EcoVadis methodology, share methodology knowledge and expertise with the rest of the team, and provide recommendations for future direction
• Engage into building strong external relationships, including with our most advanced customers and external experts & thought leaders, to collect feedback on and enrich our methodology on environmental topics
• Represent EcoVadis as the in-house expert on environmental issues (e.g. participation in conferences, creation of specialized articles and various content, building partnerships, networking, … ) to present our methodology approach and share findings from our database
• Organize and document the knowledge on the Environmental theme
• Clarify the type of information and documents we expect from rated companies for questionnaire options of the Environment theme
• Lead methodology projects related to the Environment theme, and ensure alignment with business objectives, strategic priorities and change processes, including by sponsoring projects and providing project management support

Benefits

• Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
• Referral bonus policy
• Learning and development
• Sustainability events and community involvement
• Peer recognition program
• Employee-led resource groups
• Hybrid (4 days in office per month)
• Remote work from abroad policy
• Meals and Transportation Vouchers (Cobee card)
• Dental Benefits
• Life & Accident Insurance + Private Health Insurance
• Paid employee volunteer day
• Paid moving day (1/year)
• Time off: 1 Community Service Day + 1 Personal Day
• Summer Hours in July and August (36 hours per week)
• Hybrid Monthly Allowance for electricity and Internet