Sustainability Manager
Department: Commercial / ESG
Reports To: Chief Commercial Officer
Location: Flexible
At Coffey, we take pride in delivering quality, building trust, and doing business the right way. Sustainability is central to how we work—shaping our decisions, our partnerships, and the legacy we leave behind. We are now looking for a dedicated Sustainability Manager to champion this mission and drive our ESG ambitions forward.
Role Overview:
The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for shaping, implementing, and communicating Coffey’s sustainability vision. This role will lead the development of Coffey’s Sustainability Strategy/Charter and embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across the business. The successful candidate will manage all sustainability-related reporting, external ratings, tender responses, and compliance obligations, ensuring Coffey maintains a strong and transparent sustainability profile.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Development & Leadership
- Develop, publish, and maintain Coffey’s Sustainability Strategy/Charter.
- Set medium- and long-term ESG objectives aligned with business goals, including carbon reduction and resource optimisation.
- Integrate sustainability considerations into core business operations and decision‑making.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Collect, analyse, and report sustainability data, including GHG Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- Prepare sustainability disclosures aligned to recognised frameworks such as GRI, TCFD, ESRS or other client‑driven standards.
- Produce internal dashboards and external reports that track performance and highlight improvement opportunities.
Website & Communications Management
- Develop and maintain the Sustainability section of the Coffey website, ensuring up‑to‑date, accurate content.
- Communicate sustainability progress to internal and external stakeholders through reports, presentations, and updates.
- Support employer branding by promoting Coffey’s ESG commitments.
Tender & Client Engagement
- Respond to all tender pre‑qualification (PQQ) and ESG‑related client questions.
- Provide subject‑matter expertise to commercial teams during bid development.
- Maintain a library of up‑to‑date ESG statements, data, and case studies.
ESG Ratings & Certifications
- Maintain and continually improve Coffey’s EcoVadis rating.
- Contribute to the management and ongoing compliance of Coffey’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
- Ensure continuous alignment with environmental legislation and industry standards.
Operational Sustainability
- Develop and implement waste reduction, resource efficiency, and renewable energy strategies.
- Support teams in optimising sustainable practices across all projects.
Stakeholder Engagement & Training
- Educate employees on sustainability policies, climate initiatives, and environmental awareness.
- Engage internal and external stakeholders—including clients, supply chain partners, and regulators—on Coffey’s sustainability progress.
- Foster a culture of environmental responsibility across the organisation.
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Assess and monitor supplier sustainability performance.
- Integrate environmental and ethical criteria into procurement decisions.
- Support suppliers in meeting Coffey’s ESG expectations.