Compliance & Sustainability Specialist

Do you have passion for data driven decision making within sustainability? In this role, you will be responsible for securing the automated CO2e calculations of all JYSK products, and working on product carbon reductions, and improving their environmental impact.

 

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

You will become a part of an international and successful retail company in growth and will have a significant role with influence in the direction of JYSKs work with sustainability. You will be part of the Compliance & Quality department consisting of 22 dedicated colleagues, most of whom have their daily routine at the head office in Aarhus.

You will get a broad interface and close collaboration with competent colleagues and partners.

 

Furthermore, we offer you:

• A great team of like-minded colleagues, at a company with high sustainability ambitions
• A great opportunity to develop and grow professionally and personally
• A healthy work-life balance as well as a loyal company culture

 

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• Finalise the automation of CO2e calculations for all products.
• Reduce the products and suppliers CO2e footprint.
• Securing that all factories have valid environmental audits, so we can utilise primary data.
• Support suppliers and buyers in sourcing more responsible materials and products so we work towards improving our environmental impact.
• Secure compliance with future Ecodesign requirements.
• Work on achieving the parts of our Science Based Targets initiative goals, which relate to the product and product supply chain.

• Collect and structure valuable sustainability related data on a large and complex supply chain, with the target of improving our environmental impact.

You can read more about our department here

 

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Has a good understanding of climate accounting (Scope 3, Category 1), product carbon footprint (PCF) and/or life cycle assessments (LCA).
• Has a relevant education or work experience with a focus on sustainability or data analysis. Can be a recent graduate or sit in a similar job today.
• Works structured and analytically and has strong skills in Excel, so you can break down substantial amounts of data and highlight the most important trends.
• Has a sincere interest in the green transition and possesses updated knowledge within the area of ​​sustainability.
• Has a positive energy, impact and can make things happen.
• It is a plus, if you have experience from a production or related to products.

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Compliance Manager, Søren Lip ter Beek at +45 4174 1683.

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Compliance Manager, Søren Lip ter Beek at +45 4174 1683.

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ABOUT US

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

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