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We are looking for an Sustainability Compliance & Reporting Manager Europe
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Role Purpose
Amazon Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) is seeking a Sustainability Compliance & Reporting Manager to support compliance readiness activities and drive ESG regulatory frameworks across GREFs European operations from March 2026 onwards.
This role will lead end-to-end project management for energy efficiency and ESG compliance responsiveness with immediate focus on establishing scalable compliance models and coordinating the ISO 50001 Energy Management System implementation pilot in Germany.
What this job involves
Key responsibilities include
ESG Reporting & Regulatory Compliance (HIGHEST PRIORITY)
Support development of scalable trusted and reliable model for year-over-year (YoY) energy efficiency and ESG compliance across GREFs European operations
Lead end-to-end project management for compliance responsiveness across countries where GREF tracks current and future energy efficiency compliance and ESG requirements
Establish frameworks for reactive and proactive ESG compliance approaches workflows and governance ensuring replicability and regulatory readiness as requirements evolve
Support coordination of timely data collection and vendor management activities
Partner closely with internal data teams and local Facilities Management (FM) and Project Management teams
ISO 50001 Energy Management System - Germany (HIGHEST PRIORITY)
Drive project coordination for ISO 50001 EnMS implementation pilot in Germany
Manage scoping planning and implementation activities across pilot sites
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure certification readiness
EPBD Compliance Support
Support EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) compliance activities across European portfolio
Coordinate building energy performance standards adherence and reporting
Operational Sustainability Support (Supporting wider EMEA JLL Sustainability Operations Team)
Provide technical advisory support on energy conservation measures to IFM teams
Support utility data management and site-level energy benchmarking activities
Assist with carbon project pipeline coordination and development
Support SPLA (Sustainability Performance Lease Assessment) workstream activities as needed
Expected Outcomes and Benefits
The addition of a Sustainability Compliance & Reporting Manager within our EMEA team will deliver substantial value to the clients global sustainability ESG reporting & compliance program through enhanced in-region capabilities and improved outcomes measurement.
Immediate Outcomes
Medium-term Benefits
Long-term Value Creation
Sound like you. To apply you need to be / have
Requirements Essential
Strong project management skills with experience coordinating cross-functional geographically distributed teams
Demonstrated expertise with European energy efficiency regulations and building energy performance standards
Track record for managing ISO 50001 or similar energy management system scoping and implementation
Understanding of European sustainability reporting requirements (CSRD EU Taxonomy GHG Protocol)
Ability to work across different functions and time zones to drive results
Excellent stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience partnering with Facilities Management (FM) Property Management (PM) and data teams
Strong attention to detail and ability to distil complex information into plain language
Fluent in English; German language skills strongly preferred
Requirements Desirable
5 years experience in sustainability operations energy management ESG compliance or energy engineering in complex corporate real estate environments
ISO 50001 Lead Auditor or implementation certification
Experience with large-scale corporate real estate portfolios
Familiarity with European energy regulations (ESOS EPBD EED GEG Decret Tertiaire etc.)
Project management certifications (PMP PRINCE2)
Masters degree in Sustainable Energy Environmental Science Engineering or related field
Knowledge of carbon accounting techniques and GHG Protocol
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Working Environment
Location: Germany or London UK
Travel: 15-25% pan-European travel expected
Working pattern: 5-days on-site weekly; flexibility required for cross-time zone collaboration
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