JOIN VERDALIA BIOENERGY : Pioneers in Europe’s Energy Transition
At Verdalia, backed by Goldman Sachs, we are leading the transformation toward a circular economy in Europe by converting organic waste into biomethane, biofertilizers, and bio CO2. With over €1 billion invested and operations in Spain, Italy, and soon other European countries, we seek talent driven by sustainability, innovation, and industrial excellence.
Mission :
The mission of this role is to design and implement a positive impact strategy for the biomethane business in Spain and Italy through the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria across the entire biomethane value chain. The goal is to ensure alignment with the best available practices and international standards, thereby actively contributing to the energy transition and the circular economy.
Responsibilities
Positive Impact Strategy
- Design, implement, and update Verdalia Bioenergy’s ESG strategy, focusing on a positive impact approach for our portfolio of biomethane plants and projects.
- Design, implement, and update an action plan to ensure alignment with the EU Taxonomy.
- Develop ESG criteria for critical suppliers and commercial partners, and draft a Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Align the strategy with international frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, SFDR, CSRD).
- Ensure effective integration of ESG and positive impact criteria into corporate decision-making and into project development and operations.
- Ensure, together with the engineering, development, HR, and legal departments, that the ESG, positive impact, and taxonomy strategies are fully implemented.
- Actively collaborate with the IT department on projects to digitalize sustainability-related information for Verdalia’s assets, creating automated systems for data collection and robust reporting.
Stakeholder Relations
Serve as the main point of contact for shareholders, financial institutions, and public bodies at the local, regional, national, and EU levels on ESG matters.Prepare updates for the Group’s Board of Directors on ESG performance and initiatives.Act as the key ESG contact for strategic commercial partners, in collaboration with the commercial departments.Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, development, IT, EHS, certification, legal, compliance, and finance) to ensure ESG consistency across all areas.Reporting and Compliance
Coordinate the preparation of sustainability reports and non-financial disclosures for investors and financial institutions.Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards on ESG matters at both national and European levels.Supervise ESG data collection and traceability processes.Impact and Risk Assessment
Identify ESG risks and opportunities in biomethane and biofertilizer projects.Conduct social and environmental impact assessments.Develop action plans to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive ones.Requirements
Education :
Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology, Economics, Law, or a related field. A master’s degree or specialized training in Sustainability, ESG, or CSR will be highly valued.
Experience :
At least 5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental compliance roles, ideally within the energy, renewables, waste management, or agri-industry sectors.
Technical Skills :
In-depth knowledge of ESG regulatory frameworks and international standards.Proficiency in ESG reporting tools and data analysis.Languages :
English : B2–C1 (mandatory)Italian : Fluent (highly desirable)Spanish : Fluent (highly desirable)Soft Skills
Strategic thinking and business visionCommunication and influenceResults orientation and analytical rigorCross-functional leadership and collaborationAre you passionate about sustainable growth?
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