Senior Sustainability Specialist

Are you an experienced Sustainability professional with a proven track record within environment and climate Do you have a keen interest in decarbonisation initiatives and transition plans Can you translate your motivation into concrete actions that will develop JYSK as a business Then you might be the Senior Sustainability Specialist we are looking for.

At JYSK the sustainability area is a must win battle in our Customers first strategy and you get the opportunity to leave your mark on how JYSK advance within this area. Your focus will include further development our work climate accounting Science based targets initiative (SBTi) our transition plan and the implementation of reduction initiatives across our locations.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

JYSK is an international growing retail company offering you the opportunity to influence the future direction of our sustainability efforts and decarbonisation journey.

You will join our sustainability team where we work closely together on diverse projects across sustainability and ESG. We are progressing with the implementation of our sustainability strategy A great offer for generations and we are working systematically with DMA CSRD and climate accounting to underpin our strategic progress. During the last year we have detailed our climate targets on country level and you will play and integral part in ensuring that we succeed with our ambitions across countries.

Furthermore we offer you:

• The opportunity to develop your already strong sustainability skills in a fast-paced department where the path from decision to action is short
• The chance to join a growing company where sustainability is a prioritised part of the company strategy and where you can play a vital role in reaching our ambitions
• A seat in a company where we have an ambitious sustainability community with skilled colleagues motivated to develop this agenda with you

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• Responsibility for our climate accounting for scope 12 including ongoing stakeholder dialogues with all countries and DCs in JYSK
• You will be responsible for selected decarbonisation initiatives and parts of our transition plan to ensure that we progress on our SBTi targets.
• You will be the Subject Matter Expert on climate accounting GHG protocol and SBTi and you will be responsible for our energy work group
• Responsibility for selected datapoints in our sustainability reporting
• Ensuring that we continue to develop the environmental topics found material in our double materiality assessment

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

You already have a solid sustainability toolbox and you want to develop it further through using it broadly and more strategically in an international organisation where you get to utilize your sustainability competencies through engaging colleagues across all JYSK countries.

• Has hands-on experience with the GHG protocol Climate Accounting and SBTi and developing this agenda in a larger company. Experience with scope 12 data and analysis of these data is a strong pre-requisite for this job
• You bring concrete experience with implementation of decarbonisation initiatives and implementing these across the organisation. Knowledge of the energy market and the developing legislation within this area is an advantage
• Have experience in project and stakeholder management and take initiative to strengthen relations with stakeholders across the organisation
• You are driven by getting things done handle necessary details and follow up on timelines and qualities of deliveries to ensure continuous progress

Additional Information :

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY Apply today!

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Sustainability Director Ditte Revsbæk Hansen at

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ABOUT US

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder Lars Larsen opened his first store in Denmark in 1979 JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values Tradesman Colleague and Corporate Spirit express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone no matter the age gender identity race sexual orientation physical or mental ability ethnicity and experience. Together we secure our inclusive culture that encourages supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time