Remote ESG Manager

Summary

Join Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through their cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We are looking for a Sustainability and ESG Director to develop and lead our ESG initiatives, ensuring we operate with the highest standards of integrity while contributing positively to society and the environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, business administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in ESG roles, preferably within industrial or data-driven organization
• Proven track record of implementing successful ESG initiatives and sustainability programs
• Strong knowledge of ESG reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD) and regulations
• Experience working with industrial data, AI ethics, or related fields is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present ESG data to diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across departments and with external partners

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s ESG strategy aligned with industry standards, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements
• Set measurable ESG goals, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to track progress
• Identify and address ESG risks and opportunities within the business, particularly related to industrial applications
• Lead initiatives to reduce the company’s environmental footprint, including carbon reduction, waste management, and energy efficiency
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate sustainability principles into software and AI solutions (e.g., responsible AI, resource optimization)
• Implement sustainable procurement policies and partnerships with eco-conscious vendors and suppliers
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the organization and promote inclusive practices in recruitment, retention, and employee engagement
• Ensure compliance with global ESG regulations, particularly Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and ESRS)
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and finance teams to maintain transparency in reporting, ethics, and governance practices
• Lead ESG reporting, including preparing annual sustainability reports and disclosures for investors, clients, and other stakeholders
• Establish policies to ensure responsible data management, cybersecurity, and AI use, addressing ethical concerns related to industrial AI applications
• Engage with investors, customers, and regulatory bodies to communicate the company’s ESG performance and commitments
• Carry out third-party due diligence to ensure ESG compliance
• Work closely with the marketing and communications teams to enhance the company’s ESG narrative and showcase its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
• Stay informed on emerging ESG trends, regulations, and best practices to evolve the company’s approach continuously

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Insurance
• Parental benefits
• Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers, with minimal amount of bureaucracy
• Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
• Paid mobile telephone subscription and broadband connection
• Extended private health services with Aker Care
• Subsidized lunch at the canteen delivered by our chefs who specialise in options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarian, salads and hot soups every day
• Snacks and drinks on the house
• Cognite exclusive coffee bar with the friendliest baristas is here to brew coffee for coffee lovers, tea for tea lovers, smoothie for smoothie lovers, and the baristas creative concoctions when the mood strikes
• Broad health offering
• Free membership to our fully-staffed gym on-site