Sustainability Officer

About the role

Careers International is recruiting a Sustainability Officer in Dubai for a full-time position within the FMCG/Foods/Beverage sector. The role covers greenhouse gas reporting, decarbonization planning, energy efficiency, sustainable procurement, ESG reporting and related awareness and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly GHG emissions reports for ADQ submissions and help meet Scope 1 and 2 reduction targets.
• Support the implementation of the company's Decarbonization Roadmap with internal teams.
• Coordinate energy-saving projects aligned with ISO 50001 with Facilities and Maintenance.
• Monitor water and electricity use across facilities and lead conservation awareness campaigns.
• Analyze monthly recycling reports, reduce paper use through digitization and support food waste composting.
• Track solar PV performance, coordinate with vendors on issues and report results.
• Assist with IoT systems for real-time energy monitoring.
• Support ESG and HSE data collection from suppliers and the Sustainable Procurement Policy.
• Coordinate EcoVadis audit data collection and certification maintenance, and assist with GRI-compliant sustainability reporting.
• Support the integration of EV trucks into delivery fleets.
• Organize ESG awareness and training, and facilitate CSR initiatives.
• Ensure ESG policy compliance and support sustainability audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in sustainability or ESG roles.
• Maximum 2 years of experience, preferably in foodstuff trading or wholesale.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal departments and external consultants.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of GHG reporting, GRI standards and the EcoVadis framework.
• Familiarity with ISO 50001 and solar PV operations.
• Excellent data analysis and sustainability reporting skills.