ESG Compliance Lead (Human)

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

BUILD IT

As the ESG Compliance lead with focus on internal/operational sustainability related to Real Estate and Facilities, Energy and particularly Datacenters, your mission will be to monitor and ensure compliance to mandatory regulations / laws / directives on a global scale. By giving transparence to the set global framework, you will participate in developing our sustainable operations strategy and drive sustainability efforts.

The key aspects and responsibilities of your role will be:

• Consolidating, monitoring and delivering comprehensive ESG reports aligned with global standards.
• Developing, implementing and supporting effective compliance procedures and policies.
• Maintaining accurate analysis and reporting systems.
• Driving process improvements and assure compliance across our operations.
• Ensuring the related team is adequately trained and aware of sustainability and ESG compliance issues.

BRING IT

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainable Development, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• First Experience in ESG reporting, compliance, Auditing, in the real estate, energy or datacenter sectors.
• A thorough understanding of ESG reporting standards, laws, regulations and practices.
• Experience in policy development, implementation, and sustainability reporting.
• International and cross-cultural work experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ISO14001, ISO5001, EED, EPBD, ISO50600, Kritis welcome and preferred

BELONG TO

Our Team takes responsibility for SAP's Sustainability of Own Operations, Energy, Datacenters, Offices and Labs. The team works as a matrix organization, split into functional and regional positions, collaborating synergistically.

Team Colleague: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-wallner-3297b275/

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
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