Sustainability Specialist (Ethics & Human Rights)
Job ID: 34986
Location: Madrid, ES; Barcelona, ES; Lisbon, PT; Valencia, ES
This is a fixed term opportunity for 18 months.
Why We Need This Role
The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team supports and facilitates the development of a robust ESG strategy, ensuring that our sustainability activities go beyond just compliance. This role will support the business in delivering the ESG strategy and vision (in particular concerning Human Rights, Ethics, sustainable procurement activity) through leading workstream activity in collaboration with colleagues across the group.
What You Will Do
* Lead and further develop ESG workstreams to drive forward the organisational strategy regarding human rights, ethics, conflict minerals, supply chain decarbonisation, etc.
* Work with ESG Data Analyst and external consultants to develop metrics and dashboards providing meaningful insights for all levels and functions.
* Align with HR, Procurement, and other internal teams to strengthen ESG understanding and embed EU Taxonomy requirements.
* Assist in the development of policies, processes, and schedules aimed at promoting and protecting human rights and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
* Define and drive internal and external ESG communications requirements, promoting awareness of ethical standards and human rights issues.
* Communicate with internal colleagues on alignment with SBTs, CSRD, and EU taxonomy requirements.
* Advise and support colleagues on sustainability matters, developing policies that drive a greater understanding of sustainability.
* Partner with relevant external bodies to strengthen our approach and improve supply chain data collection.
* Stay abreast of industry changes and best practices, conducting research on ethical issues and human rights trends.
* Support supplier sustainability engagement ensuring alignment with ESG strategy and goals.
* Scope out innovative pilot projects and/or collaborative exercises with suppliers to support Colt’s implementation of CSRD/EU Taxonomy requirements.
* Liaise with relevant teams to establish mechanisms for reporting and addressing ethical breaches or human rights violations.
* Act as the link between the ESG team and Sales colleagues to drive the ESG value proposition for customers.
What We're Looking For
Skills & Experience:
* Prior working experience in the Sustainability field with emphasis on human rights and ethics.
* Clear understanding of human rights/ethics activities to drive change.
* Excellent communication skills and English business level.
* Collaborative approach to complex sustainability solutions.
* Strong understanding of the sustainability landscape.
* Experience researching and writing reports accessible to a wide audience.
* Leadership of workstreams across a global organisation.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Sustainability qualification is desirable.
* Understanding of EU Taxonomy and CSRD requirements is a plus.
* Previous experience in a global function is advantageous.
Education
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, human resources, or related field.
What We Offer
Colt is a growing business that invests in its people, offering skill development, learning pathways, and accreditation. We support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Some benefit examples are:
* Relaxed dress code.
* Two days annually for volunteering opportunities.
* 39 hours working week with additional days off.
* Benefit package including life insurance, private health insurance, and pension plan.
* Access to a virtual business school for ongoing learning.
* International environment with employees from more than 35 different nationalities.
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