Sustainability Manager – Sustainable Fuels (Marine Fuels)

Your tasks

ISCC International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for global sustainability traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 3 years.

To further strengthen our Aviation & Maritime activities we are looking forward to welcoming you as Sustainability Manager Sustainable Fuels (Marine Fuels) atISCC headquarters in Cologne.

In this role you will be responsible for developing maintaining and improving ISCC certification schemes and systems relating to Alternative Marine Fuels (AMF). You will work closely with international stakeholders across the maritime sector and contribute to advancing sustainable fuel solutions in line with evolving regulatory and market requirements.

If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a culturally certified Great Place to Workcompany with highly motivated and diverse teams making a real difference we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

• Leading the development maintenance and continuous improvement of ISCC schemes for Alternative Marine Fuels (AMF) ensuring alignment with evolving legislation market requirements and international standards
• Providing technical expertise on AMF pathways to support scheme development audit procedures and system documentation
• Monitoring global regulatory frameworks for sustainable marine fuels and assessing their implications for ISCC certification schemes
• Developing proactive responses and certification solutions to address emerging regulatory requirements including FuelEU Maritime EU ETS IMO frameworks and other relevant initiatives
• Researching and further developing chain of custody methodologies and systems for alternative marine fuels including mass balance and book-and-claim approaches
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the maritime sector including fuel producers suppliers traders ship operators port authorities policymakers and regulatory bodies
• Proactively identifying opportunities for collaboration market development and enhancement of ISCC activities
• Designing developing and delivering training programmes for certification bodies auditors system users regulators and other stakeholders
• Representing ISCC at conferences industry events stakeholder workshops webinars and meetings as a subject matter expert on alternative marine fuels
• Developing presentations technical papers guidance documents and other thought leadership materials for the marine fuels sector

Your profile

• University degree in environmental sciences law policy economics business management natural sciences or a related field
• Min. 3 years of professional experienceafter graduation with at least 2 years in a relevant industry such as a certification organization sustainability scheme fuel producer or trader shipping company or stakeholder association
• Proven background in sustainable and alternative fuels (e.g. marine fuels biofuels) or conventional fuels
• Proven experience in marine fuel operations such as fuel infrastructure trading bunkering and/ or vessel operations
• Understanding of sustainability certification systems and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. FuelEU Maritime IMO CII MARPOL EU RED)
• Familiarity with voluntary market frameworks applicable to the marine sector such as SBTi and GHGP
• Knowledge of chain of custody methodologies (e.g. Mass Balance Book & Claim) and product supply operations
• Proven ability in stakeholder engagement external communications and public speaking
• Experience in client relationship management or similar stakeholder-facing roles
• Strong communication organisational analytical and independent working style
• Excellent English language skills (at least C1 written and spoken)

Why us

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe thatour team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us we offer:

Great Team Environment

• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity Summer Team Event Christmas Party)
• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services 4C Services ClimatePal and TYC
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes

Individual learning and development plan

• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
• Many free language classes
• Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
• We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid set-up
• 4 weeks remote workat a place of choice (after probation)
• Flexible working hours and trust based working time
• 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve New Years Eve Carnival Monday)
• Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

• A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
• Annual bonus schemebased on performance

Wellness Programs

• Subsidized Urban Sports Club
• Health weekspromoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age race gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

ISCC International Sustainability and Carbon Certificationis a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable sustainable deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass biogenic wastes and residues non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCCs tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains.To date ISCC holds more than 15800 valid certificates in 130 countries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated supportive and highly motivated professionals atISCC come from a variety of backgrounds which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1