Social License Manager / stakeholders

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.

We recently closed a historic €671 million corporate financing with a group of leading national and international banks and institutional investors to accelerate our biomethane portfolio in Spain and Italy. This is one of the largest financings in the European biomethane sector to date and the first corporate infrastructure financing transaction for a majority-new company.

Mission :

To ensure the viability and sustainability of the company's biomethane production projects by obtaining and maintaining the Social License to Operate (SLO). This is achieved through the design and execution of a proactive, transparent, and continuous relationship strategy with key local communities and territorial stakeholders, managing expectations and mitigating social and reputational risks

Responsibilities

• SLO Strategy Definition : Design and implement the strategic plan and roadmap for the Social License for each project and territory, aligning it with the corporate purpose.
• Risk Identification : Lead the early identification and continuous assessment of social and reputational risks (e.g., social opposition, organized contestation) associated with each project.
• Engagement Plans : Develop and adapt specific communication, participation, and consultation plans for each territory and stakeholder group.
• Team Support : Support the Development, Engineering, and Construction teams in integrating social considerations into all phases of the project.
• Dialogue Execution : Personally execute dialogue, negotiation, and project presentation actions in the field, serving as the main company interlocutor.
• Territorial Monitoring : Conduct frequent trips to the areas of influence to monitor public perception, manage concerns, and resolve conflicts.
• Reporting and Documentation : Rigorously and systematically document all interactions, commitments, and social risks for internal reporting to management.

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