Regional Environmental & Sustainability Specialist

Now is the time to join our growing company! We are currently seeking a Regional Environmental & Sustainability Specialist who can provide specialist environmental and energy knowledge. But also share and develop best practices to and with the regional QESH specialists and site QESH teams as part of the QESH shared services team. 

The Environmental & Sustainability Specialist will be part of the specialist QESH team in the region who will also be connected to the DP World Environmental team. In this role you will be part of the team responsible for the development and administration of environmental management programs to reduce the environmental impact; coordinates activities to improve environmental performance in the areas of design and construction practices and environmental activities. You recommend and assist in the facilitation and implementation of changes and improvements. You are the Specialist who will ensure environmental requirements, climate data, governance and reporting is completed both to satisfy government requirements, customer requirements and DP World requirements, and to provide the foundation for key decision making in the region.

And also: 

- Be responsible for the carbon collection processes and carbon neutrality programmes in the region. 

- Oversee the regional ISO 14001 and 50001 processes and ensure that both customer and DP world environmental reporting is completed in a timely manner – eg: CDP, NQC, Customer specific GHG emissions reports.

We are looking for a candidate who is based in either the Netherlands, United Kingdom or Ireland, and is able and willing to travel throughout Europe on a regular base. 

Key Accountabilites: 

• Development and maintenance of the environmental and management systems and procedures, ensuring that legal, customer, standard and company requirements are encompassed in the design.
• Supporting with the data collection, calculation, analysis and presentation of our Greenhouse Gas ( GHG) Inventory ( Scope 1,2 and 3) in cooperation with Group HSE.
• Work with the region to secure higher data quality in particular for Scope 3 data.
• Support digitalization of our carbon footprint. Secure customer requirements for annual reporting of qualitative and quantitative environmental data to a high standard – eg: CDP, NQC.
• Liase with procurement on annual renewable electricity requirements for customers.
• Contribute carbon expertise to ongoing projects, such as tracking progress towards DP world carbon neutrality goals.
• Empower the QEHS regional teams by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages collaboration and demonstrates flexibility. 
• Participation and administration of Integrated Management Systems audits for ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
• Design and develop best practice environmental procedures, ensuring these procedures are understood and implemented regionally.
• Develop and maintain environmental emergency preparedness and response processes.
• Provide specialist guidance for Environmental induction for all employees.
• Working with the operational teams to improve the environmental performance, reducing the impacts to the environment from operational activities.
• Conducting internal environmental audits, work place inspections and environmental tours to the prescribed frequency.
• Responsible for environmental legal compliance audits- activities including record keeping and follow up.
• Responsible for maintaining a corporate register for environmental legal compliance in the region and communication of changes to environmental laws across the region.
• Environmental incident / accident investigation coordination including record keeping of conclusions, actions & follow up.
• Chairing environmental meetings, presenting data, recording actions and maintaining the progress on the actions.
• Monitor & report country and site environmental performance to local and country management and external interested parties eg: CDP.

Key Requirements: 

• University degree in environmental or engineering field or similar.
• Validated experience in data and reporting within sustainability, preferably in corporate environment.
• Languages - You speak and write fluent English – additional languages are a bonus, in particular German.
• Have a minimum of 3 years experience in Environmental Management or specialist roles.
• Very strong carbon account competencies, in particular Scope 3 accounting.
• Demonstrable skills in data handling in Excel.
• Ability to understand data granularity whilst also understanding high-level perspective.
• Experience in the logistics industry. 

Highly preferred:

• ISO 50001 implementation experience. 
• ISO 14001 implementation experience.
• Carbon Accounting experience. 

Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally; stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World
We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions. Both syncreon and Imperial are part of our family. 
 
We deliver these services through an interconnected global network of 295 business units in 78 countries across six continents, with a significant presence both in high-growth and mature markets. Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship into our activities, striving for a positive contribution to the economies and communities where we live and work. 

Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 97,657 employees from 158 nationalities are committed to delivering unrivalled value to our customers and partners. We do this by focusing on mutually beneficial relationships – with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain – relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust and enduring partnership. 

We think ahead, anticipate change and deploy industry-leading digital technology to further broaden our vision to disrupt world trade and create the smartest, most efficient and innovative solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
 
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