Sr. Sustainability Reporting Specialist

Job Summary:

The role holder will support the Corporate Sustainability Department in driving ESG disclosure and transparency by managing data collection, analysis and auditing workstreams for sustainability reporting.

The role holder will support the development of the annual QAFCO Sustainability Reports, for example, ESG and IFRS S1 & S2 Reports, and any other reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will be a data-driven, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and reporting best practices.

Key Accountabilities:

• Gathering relevant data and information to assess the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
• Using data analysis and report writing skills to prepare comprehensive sustainability reports that communicate the organization's progress and identify opportunities for improvement, and that align with industry standards and frameworks, (e.g., GRI, SASB, IFRS S1 & S2).
• Manage the response to external sustainability requests, surveys, and other regulatory reporting, certifications.
• Support the QAFCO Sustainability Plan through effective planning, monitoring, review, and development of the Plan and its related systems, processes, performance measures, activities, and corporate reporting.
• Support the Department in the identification, monitoring and reporting of Sustainability Risks and Opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, track, and report data related to sustainability initiatives and ensure data accuracy.
• Analyze impact of current reporting processes for internal and external stakeholders and support the enhancement of these processes.
• Development of communication strategies that will support stakeholder engagement.
• Keeping up to date with the latest sustainability reporting trends and regulations.
• Benchmark best practices and provide recommendations to continue improving ESG data disclosures.
• Assess impact of internal and external organizational reporting changes on QAFCO stakeholders in terms of sustainability.
• Proactively identify and recommend process and technology solutions to continuously optimize the data collection, verification and audit processes.
• Ensures own practices and behaviors are aligned with QAFCO vision, values, standards and procedures.
• Encourage others to demonstrate key behaviors in order to achieve department objectives.
• Reviews and provide necessary recommendations for improvements on the departmental policies in order to ensure smooth operations and establish a positive image of the company internally and externally.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e., Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, etc.).
• 5-8 years’ direct and relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within the petrochemical or oil & gas industry.
• Experience quantifying climate risk, carbon reporting and emissions reduction strategies.
• Experience with Materiality Assessments.
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Proficient in data analysis, research, and report writing.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn reporting tools like, EcoVadis and Sedex or tools serving similar functions.
• Life Cycle Assessment and Product Carbon Footprint calculations skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural team environment with the ability to foster collaborative relationships.
• Ability to distill and communicate complex details and data into consumable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to promoting environmental and social responsibility.
• Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities as needed to support the Corporate Sustainability Department.