How will you make an impact? HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Reporting to the Sustainability Transformation Director, this position will support the continuous improvement of the sustainability performance and reporting framework to drive change in our sustainability ecosystem of Maisons, functions and regions and to meet regulatory disclosure requirements.
This role will be responsible for the following responsibilities, including but not limited to:
1. Support the sustainability transformation across Maisons, functions and regions, including the advancement of the Sustainability framework by facilitating performance management.
2. Coordinate the periodical update of the Materiality Assessment, based on best practices and internationally recognised standards.
3. Support the evolution towards a performance-driven sustainability strategy, structured around material priorities, and provide project management to track progress against targets.
4. Partner with Functions and support periodical non-financial reporting requirements, including analysis on sustainability performance and risk management.
5. Oversee the implementation of Non-Financial reporting standards to meet current and upcoming regulatory requirements ( Swiss Reporting Obligation on non-financial matters; CSRD; EU Taxonomy; Swiss Ordinance on Climate Disclosure; CSDDD).
6. Coordinate the implementation of the CSRD, including the completion of gap analysis and improvement plans definition.
7. Contribute to ESG data management improvement, including through digitalization.
8. Horizon scan for upcoming ESG reporting regulations and provide recommendations to inform future programs.
9. Liaise with internal stakeholders to support Group functions, regions and maisons on sustainability performance management and reporting frameworks and standards.
10. Change management by facilitating the Richemont Sustainability collaborative organization.
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
11. Change management and strategy
12. Sustainability performance management and ESG reporting technical knowledge ( GRI; SASB; TCFD; ESRS)
13. Knowledge of sustainability practices, and applicable laws and regulations
14. Excellent written communication skills
15. Combination of hands on and strategic skills
16. Ability to lead and manage multiple projects at once
17. English and French critical languages
Education & Experience
18. Master degree in relevant discipline (sustainability, engineering, business)
19. Advanced training in sustainability management / reporting
20. 8 to 10 years of experience in a corporate sustainability function, possibly in a consulting firm
21. Relevant experience in designing and implementing sustainability performance management and reporting processes, including working with reporting frameworks and standards ( GRI; SASB; ESRS)
22. Track record of change management processes and demonstrated experience in working with multiple stakeholders to successfully execute complex projects
23. Experience or strong interest in the luxury sector
The ideal candidate will:
24. Have a strong understanding of sustainability topics and trends, having worked in international organizations
25. Demonstrate excellent knowledge of sustainability performance management and reporting standards ( GRI; ESRS) and frameworks
26. Demonstrate results-oriented project management capabilities with excellent written and verbal communication style and ability to influence and lead cross-functional partnerships
27. Experience of being a self-starter and comfortable in fast-paced environments
28. Effective multitasker, problem solver and stakeholder manager
WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.
- We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
- We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
- We care for the world we live in.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH US
Your application will be carefully reviewed by our recruitment teams, who will give you a follow-up shortly. If your profile is selected, we will contact you for an initial phone interview. The next step will be an interview with the Managers and our HR Manager.