Head of ESG (m/f/d)

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We look forward to hearing from you! About the company Our client is an asset company with fast-growing investors in long-life infrastructure assets with a focus on rail freight.

The group owns and manages more than 14,000 rail freight assets and is pursuing a clearly defined growth strategy with the aim of becoming one of the three largest integrated European rail freight providers in the market and expanding its geographic footprint.

Description Developing and designing the ESG strategy and implementing ESG reporting in coordination with the relevant departments Creation of a stakeholder mapping to explain their involvement in / with the company (SLO) Coordinating ESG projects and measures (e.

g. CO2 accounting, determining ESG key figures) Analyzing and evaluating statutory and market targets and deriving recommendations for action Formalize a decarbonization roadmap (with a quantified carbon reduction target trajectory that can be monitored and ultimately communicated) Implementation of a gender-specific remuneration policy with Human Resources Preparing ESG reports in accordance with legal requirements or customer requirements Implementation of ESG KPIs Contact person for auditors and clients in relation to ESG Establishing and further developing processes and ensuring compliance with the processes Conducting and supporting internal and external audits Advising and training the departments Profile High degree of organizational skills, reliability and personal responsibility Professional experience in a similar position and experience in project management Structured and analytical way of working as well as strong communication and teamwork skills Very good written and spoken German and English skills Successfully completed studies related to sustainability Specialist knowledge of ESG standards and reporting requirements according to GRI, CSRD, ESRS etc.

as well as a strong commercial and technical understanding Confident handling of Microsoft® Office and an ERP system (ideally Microsoft Dynamics) Job Offer Active portfolio management in a high-growth environment with frequent deal flow Highly diversified portfolio of tasks combining operational, investment, financing and investment management tasks A high degree of autonomy, personal responsibility and freedom of action Contact with high-ranking stakeholders and flat hierarchies Competitive remuneration packages Company social benefits, sports and health programs are offered Salary info This position can be filled in Hamburg (DE) or Lucerne (CH).

Performance-related remuneration depending on your qualifications and professional experience