Junior Sustainability Analyst

Company Description

KOSTAL Group is a global, independent, family-owned company, based in Germany. We develop and manufacture technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products for automotive and other industries. We employ more than 20.000 people at 46 locations, offering flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused service. Shared Services Center provides internal IT and other services to the company's subsidiaries globally. 

Job Description

Overall Purpose of Job:

Junior Sustainability Analyst will support the development and execution of Sustainability strategy of KOSTAL Group by developing and managing sustainability data gathering processes in collaboration with internal partners across the company.

Reporting to the Global Head of Sustainability, the junior sustainability analyst, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, will support KOSTAL Group’s data management system for environmental, social and governance reporting. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, managing and responding sustainability related external requests, maintaining the appropriate reporting systems and documentation.

Sustainability analyst will support the controlling of sustainability data with internal partners, provide data foundation and regular reporting for the KOSTAL Group’s ESG reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and external partners.

By developing strong connections with our global internal network, Junior Sustainability Analyst should be one of the subject matter experts supporting the internal partners, including performing training sessions. 

Junior Sustainability Analyst will actively take part in global sustainability projects and communication activities to support the execution of KOSTAL Groups’ global sustainability strategy.

Main tasks, roles and responsibilities:

• Support the execution of KOSTAL Groups’ ESG strategy working with various functions globally.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems for gathering environmental, social and governance data.
• Work with large and complex data related to ESG datasets, track ESG KPIs, prepare reports, provide information on strategic sustainability, project goals, objectives, and initiatives in collaboration with other departments.
• In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, managing and responding sustainability related external requests, maintaining the appropriate reporting systems and documentation.
• Maintaining up to date information with sustainability related external requirements, ensuring that strategic priorities are aligned with sustainability related external stakeholders’ expectations.
• Work with large and complex data related to ESG datasets, track ESG KPIs, prepare reports, provide information on strategic sustainability, project goals, objectives, and initiatives in collaboration with other departments.
• In cooperation with the sustainability analyst, verify sustainability information to accuracy the accuracy of KOSTAL Groups’ sustainability information.
• Support internal verification and audit of sustainability data and metrics.
• Provide internal stakeholder training on Sustainability data gathering and reporting.
• Support sustainability related disclosure processes CDP, ECOVADIS, Drive+ and other customer specific information requests.
• Support the Sustainability project specialist in the execution of global sustainability projects and communication activities.
• Learning and managing new technical skills, processes and systems as required.

Qualifications

Experiences and requirements:

Education

• College or University degree – education with studies in sustainability, economics or business administration related topics

Work experiences – time/seniority/ sector:

• 1+ years of work experience in the field of sustainability

Technical/ IT knowledge:

• Excellent MS office skills
• Basic knowledge of ESG principles, reporting standards, ratings, and frameworks (i.e., GRI, GHG Protocol)

Language – with level

• Fluent in English
• German, and other languages of KOSTAL locations are a plus.

Mobility requirements – region and  %

• Hybrid work, with 1-2 days KBS office presence per week

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Value driven, Passionate about ESG related topics
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to learn and adapt
• Team player, communicates well
• Detail oriented and precise

Additional Information

• Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility for remote work (occasional in-person attendance required)
• Opportunities for professional growth through engaging work, including the development and implementation of innovative processes and tools
• Convenient office location within a modern business facility
• Comprehensive benefits package, featuring private health insurance, sports memberships, flexible monthly allowances, special occasion bonuses, performance-based incentives, and more