ESG Sustainability Manager

Description

Our collective blend of expertise and experience makes PwC a great place to work. PwC Ireland welcomes top talent from all backgrounds to join us at the start of what will be your lifelong journey of development and discovery. Let's see where your talent could take you.

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Advisory - Other

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

PwC Ireland- Bring Your Talent, Grow Your Skills, Unlock Your Potential!

Join us at PwC Ireland, where your expertise in sustainability can drive real change! Be part of a team that’s not just consulting but transforming the future of business through impactful ESG strategies. 

At PwC Ireland, we are dedicated to driving real change in the world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and are committed to helping our clients succeed while making a positive impact on the environment and society.

Purpose-led work you’ll be part of

Our team has been leading the way in helping our clients benchmark their ESG footprint, build clear strategies to become more sustainable organisations, understanding their ESG risks and opportunities and preparing them for an ever changing sustainability landscape.

To support our strategic growth, we are hiring experienced individuals with strong backgrounds in decarbonisation, energy transition and ESG strategy, those who are passionate about leveraging their expertise in sustainability to drive real change! In this role, you will not only guide clients towards sustainable practices but also play a crucial part in combating climate change and fostering social responsibility.

Be part of a team that’s not just consulting but transforming the future of business through impactful ESG strategies and shaping a more sustainable future.

As a Manager, your responsibilities will include -

• Developing and Implementing ESG Strategies: Create and operationalise ESG and Net Zero strategies tailored to clients’ needs across different industries, defining KPIs and frameworks for impact measurement.

• Conducting Policy Analysis:Analyse ESG policies and develop actionable roadmaps to enhance clients’ sustainability practices.

• Performing Maturity Assessments: Evaluate clients’ ESG maturity and conduct due diligence on their portfolios and projects.

• Scenario Analysis:Undertake climate risk and opportunity assessments to inform strategic decisions.

• Regulatory Compliance Readiness: Develop strategies to prepare clients for non-financial reporting requirements.

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships, providing tailored ESG solutions which create value and impact.

• People Leadership: Lead and coach both PwC and client teams in implementing Net Zero programmes.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional PwC teams to integrate ESG principles into broader consulting services.

• Support Business Development:Contribute to expanding and growing our ESG-related services and thought leadership in the domain.

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in strategy development demonstrating extensive project management skills. At least 2 of those years spent within sustainable strategy and energy transition. 

• Knowledge: In-dept understanding of global ESG trends, frameworks, and regulatory environments. 

• Skills: Strong analytical, excellent communication, collaborative ideas, strategic thinking, and coaching abilities. 

“Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us in shaping a sustainable future!”

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Environmental Social And Governance (ESG), ESG Reporting, ESG Research, ESG Strategy, Sustainability

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing and Trading, Carbon Taxes and Incentives, Climate Change Adaptation Program Design, Climate Change Impacts and Risks, Climate Change Scenarios, Climate Finance, Climate Policy, Climate Reporting, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Transition, Energy Transition Financing and Investment {+ 23 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

PwC Ireland is committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work. Working together in an inclusive environment enables us to harness the collective and complementary skills, knowledge, background, and networks of our people.

Job ID:578841WD

Location:Dublin

Line of Service:Advisory

Specialism:Advisory - Other