Assistant Manager - Sustainability Services

Islamabad, Pakistan

Assistant Manager – Sustainability Services

Job Location: Islamabad

Roles and responsibilities:

Role Statement

The Assistant Manager - Sustainability Services in the Bureau Veritas, should integrate ESG principles into operations, focusing on minimizing own environmental footprint and promoting social equity and ethical governance.
He/She should apply sustainable design, conduct life cycle assessments to measure impacts, develop and verify sustainability claims for clients, and ensure products and systems meet rigorous environmental and performance standards through accreditation and testing.
He/She performs the job in the framework of the BV Quality Assurance System, the Code of Ethics and the BV Group policies.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Responsibilities would be as follows:

ESG Strategy Development: Support clients in designing and implementing effective ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies that align with their business goals.
Gap Analysis: Conduct ESG gap analyses to identify areas of improvement and ensure alignment with industry standards.
Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and analyze ESG-related data, providing insights to drive sustainable business practices.
Carbon Footprint & LCA Calculations: Support carbon footprint calculations and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to help clients reduce their environmental impact.
Certifications: Assist with obtaining certifications in various sustainability standards, including ISO 14064, 14067, 14068, and others.

Collaborate with clients to implement sustainability initiatives that align with their goals and objectives, including circular economy strategies, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable supply chain management practices.
Green/Low-Carbon Hydrogen Certification: Help clients achieve certifications for green or low-carbon hydrogen projects.
Offsetting Projects: Provide support in certifying carbon offsetting initiatives to ensure compliance with sustainability goals.
Regulatory Compliance: Monitor emerging ESG regulations and assess their impact on both our portfolio and our clients’ operations, providing strategic advice for compliance.

KPIs (to be amended if necessary)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, or related field.
10+ years of experience in the relevant field.
Strong knowledge of sustainability standards, such as the TCFD recommendations, and environmental protection.
Experience working in sustainability or environmental consulting, with a strong understanding of LCA methodologies, EPD verification standards, and ESG assessments.
Excellent speaking and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior-level executives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience developing sustainability strategies and circular economy solutions.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, including experience working on cross-functional teams and with diverse stakeholders.
Experience working with clients in the Middle East region is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.

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