Senior Sustainability Advisor (f/m/d)

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Act as the project manager for the Uniper cross-functional project to ensure compliance with the new EU Methane Regulation
• Develop the project set-up (project plan, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget) aligned with relevant internal stakeholders
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and requirements related to the EU Methane Regulation. Interpret regulatory requirements and collaborate with internal stakeholders
• Work closely with various departments across the organization to coordinate efforts and ensure alignment with compliance objectives
• Prepare the complete list of requirements, gaps and implications for Uniper’s business, while identifying all relevant businesses and geographical areas
• Align internally on the implementation of the regulation and derive potential impact for Uniper’s strategy, together with the relevant colleagues
• Implementation of actions, processes, reporting and documentation to ensure compliance with the EU Methane Regulation, based on gaps identified
• Lead and ensure Group Scope 3 reporting in accordance with European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) E1 to be audited, as part of group wide reporting according to Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• Align Scope 3 reporting also with the requirements set-out by the EU Methane regulation
• Review current methane governance and integrate new reporting aspect through EU Methane Regulation into existing process/governance

Your profile

• Master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a sustainability or regulatory compliance role
• Several years of working experience in the industry
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and assess compliance implications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, particularly related to methane emissions and greenhouse gas management
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, with experience in environmental reporting and compliance management systems preferred
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) and/or sustainability (e.g., CSR-P) is a plus

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility:

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

Job information 

Contract type:

Fixed-term   

Working Hours:    

Full time   

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.