AddressReady for a Challenge
Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.
At Just Eat Takeaway.com, we believe in doing business responsibly and in having a positive impact on our communities and the planet. We have grouped our impact areas into three key pillars: Planet, Food, and People and Society, and developed a clear framework for measurable action under each. Our Responsible Business and Sustainability Framework addresses both the impact of our direct operations, as well as our ambition to influence our wider marketplace towards positive change. You can read more about it here.
About the role:
As an Environmental Sustainability Specialist you will be responsible for leading projects to minimize our environmental impact and driving our commitment to become Net Zero by 2030. If you get excited about diving into the details of our energy consumption, optimizing facilities, enhancing operational efficiencies and refining procurement processes then this is the role for you.
Besides working with our team of sustainability experts you will also work with cross-functional teams, such as the Facilities, Procurement, and Operations teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact by championing sustainability initiatives and contributing to our collective journey towards a more sustainable future.
These are some of the key ingredients to the role:
- Spearheaded the development and execution of our Net Zero transition plan, with a targeted goal of achieving Net Zero status by 2030 for our direct operations.
- Oversee and track the ongoing progress against intermediate targets of the transition plan by working cross-functionally with stakeholders of varying levels of seniority across Facilities, Operations, and Procurement teams.
- Prepare regular reports on performance, detailing progress toward goals, key metrics, and areas for improvement. Maintain accurate documentation of sustainability initiatives and outcomes.
- Keep abreast and support the latest developments and processes in our wider sustainability & ESG reporting, supporting our carbon footprint assessment, and supporting data gathering for other upcoming reporting requirements such as Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
- Support with other initiatives to reduce the environmental impact beyond our direct operations such as packaging and delivery. Proactively explore opportunities in this rapidly evolving area and stay attuned to industry trends and advancements that can optimize our sustainability initiatives.
- Be an advocate of building a Responsible Business by actively engaging stakeholders such as consumers, partners, couriers and employees. Take on the role of educator, sharing insights and knowledge among colleagues to enhance understanding and commitment to our sustainability initiatives.
What will you bring to the table?
- Passionate about building a Responsible Business with a technical understanding of sustainability topics
- Proven experience in environmental sustainability, preferably in a large, ideally global, organization (Minimum 2 years)
- Knowledge of environmental impact assessments and carbon footprint measurement.
- Strong analytical skills to assess data related to energy usage, waste management, and other environmental metrics.
- Proficiency in preparing clear and comprehensive reports on sustainability performance.
- Proven ability to lead and manage sustainability projects from initiation to completion.
- Strong organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-changing market and evolving sustainability practices.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with a range of stakeholders
- Leadership experience, comfortable working with a variety of employee levels including senior stakeholders
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Ability to lead and inspire others toward sustainability goals.
At JET, this is on the menu:
Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.
Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.
Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging
No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colorful selves to work every day.
What else is cooking?
Want to know more about our JETers, culture or company? Have a look at our career site where you can find people's stories, blogs, podcasts and more JET morsels.
Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!
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