Acre are searching for a highly strategic carbon & energy leader to implement a brand new Carbon Reduction Strategy for a Global Organisation that has a hueg carbon footprint. Reporting to the Director of Sustainability, with a dotted line into the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for delivering on carbon reduction strategy that will have a global impact.
Role Function:
* Lead cross sector partnership activity, and commission research to accelerate the carbon reduction journey and enable low carbon customer journeys
* Creating the strategy for carbon offsetting, sustainable/alternative fuels and implementing and delivering on company-wide carbon reduction targets
* Lead the implementation of 'Science-Based Targets' by using your extensive network to help develop an independent expert panel around carbon offsetting and GHG emissions
* Expand scope of GHG Emissions reporting to include Scopes 2 and 3
* Partner with suppliers across the supply chain to ensure effective data collation (SMART / real time data collection) and reporting processes and KPIs are in place
This highly autonomous role will work in a fast-paced environment without much structure or process in place. You will be working with an internationally renowned brand; however, it may feel like you are in a start up environment with the culture of the organisation and ambitions of this role.
Requirements:
* Strong knowledge of carbon offsetting programmes, their development & delivery, best practice, and detailed knowledge of all current global carbon offsetting standards
* Expertise with carbon foot-printing, carbon reduction strategies and their implementation and reporting on progress with company carbon reduction targets, agreed with the Company Board
* Strong technical understanding of carbon related issues - embodied energy, GHG, renewable energy initiatives, sustainable fuels
* Working knowledge of embedding carbon/energy elements into the wider sustainability plan, convening and leading internal working groups as required
* Ability to influence at all levels
This is an opportunity to implement and create the process for a brand-new carbon reduction strategy across a leading company in their field. We need an exceptional individual to hit the ground running and start to make a positive impact from day one. Plase apply for meore details.
