Sustainability Specialist - Strategy, Communications, CSRD Reporting

This role supports the development and delivery of: 

• ESG / sustainability strategies, communications, reporting and stakeholder engagement for our B2B and B2C clients
• Special focus is on sustainability reporting (i.e. CSRD, CDP, GRI) requiring both data management, storytelling and copy writing for compelling sustainability narratives that are transparent and science-based
• Workshop/meetings/engagement programs with multiple stakeholders (cross-functional teams) to educate and empower internal and external audiences around various sustainability topics and decisions

As a Sustainability Specialist at Quantis you will support sustainability communication projects by: 

• understanding and advising our clients on the regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements
• conducting double materiality assessments, industry benchmarks and defining related impacts, risks and opportunities for our clients
• supporting the client’s ESG materials review, conducting data collection & reporting
• developing credible, trusted relationships with our client project teams, 
• guiding them to a better understanding and articulation of their sustainability strategy, targets and actions
• collaborating with the Quantis and client teams

You will be successful in your role if you: 

• Possess both a love for data-driven insights and creative communication skills both verbally and visually (for presentations, deliverables and online trainings) 
• Reliably deliver comprehensive and strategic analyses in an efficient manner 
• Bring a general understanding of business and/or sustainability challenges in one or more core sector(s) 
• Are proactive, positive and take ownership of self-development, including knowledge and skill improvement 

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU AND YOUR NEXT ROLE? 

• You’re motivated to put your strategic communications expertise to work towards our mission of aligning businesses with Planetary Boundaries. 
• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a sustainable business and marketing communications. 
• You have 2+ years relevant experience, ideally in a sustainability reporting (CSRD, GRI, CDP) and have worked in marketing communications and understand how to craft meaningful messages and strategies.
• You have a passion for sustainability topics such as climate, water, biodiversity, plastic, circularity, etc… 
• You have a first professional experience performing, managing, interpreting and communicating on results and sustainability topics, in consulting, industry and/or academic context.  Actual experience working on CSRD, CDP, ESG regulatory landscape and report writing is highly preferred.
• You can collect, process, manage and interpret data in a form that is understandable to audiences with varying levels of knowledge on sustainability. 
• You’re able to generate valuable insights from analysis, and the preparation of clear and compelling reports and presentations of results. 
• You have an excellent knowledge of PowerPoint and online training tools (i.e. Mural/Muro). 
• You have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and basic design abilities. 
• You’re motivated for teamwork and supporting a team.
• You're an effective project manager and enjoy bring the team to success.
• You have excellent communication skills in English and German.

AS A SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST, HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT TYPE OF WORK YOUR DAYS WILL INCLUDE: 

• Supporting strategy-related communications sustainability projects (including materiality assessments, CSRD reporting, stakeholder engagement and communications strategy) 
• Developing project materials, facilitating engagement workshops, and hosting training sessions 
• Researching and drafting content for presentations, reports, and other communications 
• Reviewing client communications and sustainability materials to shape client’s sustainability strategy, framework and/or ESG report  
• Writing compelling copy for sustainability reports and presentations of analyses, results, insights, and recommendations  
• Supporting the project team in helping the clients in their understanding and implementation of solutions. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE QUANTIS 

Quantis is a leading sustainability consultancy pioneering approaches to solve critical sustainability challenges. For nearly two decades, our dynamic and visionary team has partnered with organizations across the globe to transform their industries and pave the way for a planetary economy that aligns business with nature. We strive to be agents of change, helping companies transform from business as usual to business at its best. 

We believe that sustainable transformation is possible and within our power. We’re contributing to this transformation by combining the latest science with strategic business insights and creative communication and engagement. Our advice enables global leaders in our focus sectors to understand how to reduce their environmental impacts, implement the strategies and engage key stakeholders to implement the changes required to operate within planetary boundaries.  

Motivated by this common purpose, our 300+ talented professionals cultivate a unique, collaborative culture that we call the Quantis Spirit.  

We are innovative. We are impact-oriented. We are science-based. We are Quantis. 

Join us! 

Learn more about Quantis and our Mission.  

SOME OTHER DETAILS TO CONSIDER: 

• Location: Berlin or NRW region, with flexibility to work remotely 
• Optimal start date: as soon as possible 
• Collaboration with other Quantis branches (France, Italy, Switzerland, USA) via web-conferences 
• Ability to travel occasionally 

Quantis Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Statement

At Quantis, the principles of DEI have always been an essential part of our identity, our values and our mission. Our commitment is to elevate the voices of all Quantisians to foster an inclusive culture where all employees feel that they belong and are valued. Our goal is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of all the places where we live and work. This extends to our clients, their clients, and their entire value chain as sustainable thinking and collective representation are integral components of our purpose to transform the way that businesses operate.

Quantis has a distinctive, fluid structure nurtured by our Quantis Spirit and our way of collaborating that provides a positive and unique working environment.  

To learn about the Quantis Spirit and what makes us exceptional, check out our Braver New World  video.