ESG Specialist

We are seeking a talented ESG Specialist to strengthen our team and be responsible for ESG in the Nordics. As ESG becomes increasingly important in the global business landscape, this role will be essential in coordinating ESG activities across the Nordic markets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing our overall ESG performance.

As our new ESG Specialist in Telenor Nordics, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and enhancing the development and implementation of ESG strategies and initiatives across the Nordic region, ensuring alignment with sustainability trends and European regulatory requirements.

1. Develop and manage a comprehensive ESG reporting framework together with Finance, to measure, monitor, and communicate the organization's ESG performance to both internal and external stakeholders.
2. Collaborate with Group resources to engage with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, industry associations, and ESG rating agencies, to promote the organization's ESG agenda and enhance its ESG ratings and industry standing.
3. Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and impact of ESG initiatives, recommending improvements to boost the organization's ESG performance and reputation.
4. Stay informed on regulatory guidelines, conduct compliance analyses, monitor the organization's adherence to these guidelines, and implement corrective plans as needed to ensure alignment.
5. Collaborate with business units to create, refine, and implement climate and ESG strategy plans/roadmaps, conduct risk assessments, and provide targeted support to ensure successful implementation and alignment with the organization's ESG objectives.
6. Together with the communications team in Telenor Nordics, develop and execute communication strategies, both internally and externally, to raise awareness and understanding of the organization's ESG initiatives and performance within Telenor Nordics and business units.

• 3-7 years of experience in developing and implementing ESG strategies within a corporate environment, preferably within the European region, with familiarity in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• Proven experience in ensuring compliance with ESG-related regulations and standards, including the development and management of ESG reporting with specific knowledge of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
• Familiarity with global and regional regulatory guidelines specific to ESG.
• Strong experience in engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and ESG agencies.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies, especially within Europe, to integrate ESG considerations into broader business strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ESG concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Relevant higher education, preferably at master's level within a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies or Law.
• Familiarity with concepts such as Code of Conduct, Governing principles, BoD rules of procedure, as well as familiarity with the Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) required by CSRD.
• Excellent verbal and written English are required.

The position can work from Fornebu where most of the Nordic management team sits, or from one of our offices in Denmark, Finland, or Sweden. Some travelling may be required from time to time.

We conduct background check on relevant candidates through Semac.