Senior Advisor Sustainability

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. 

But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!

Job Description

Sustainability is at the core of what we do and what we stand for. Proactively meeting the continuously evolving standards for sustainable development in all parts of the organization and projects is central to our success. Therefore, we are looking for a Senior Advisor Sustainability to join our Sustainability team in Business Area New Energy Solutions (X). The team is responsible for providing sustainability support and advise to the BA asset portfolio, coordinate sustainability reporting and support with activities for all projects. The purpose of this position is to be a key advisor on sustainability activities in projects, with main responsibilities within the hydrogen portfolio and coordinate sustainability reporting across BA X.

You have a passion for developing the sustainability agenda for renewable energy projects and a keen interest in driving the green transition through business opportunities. This is a great opportunity to take a central and proactive role in a company with a high growth strategy and where we believe that sustainability is pivotal to our commercial success.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Support development of sustainability strategies and plans for projects in line with our corporate sustainability policy, including support risk and impact assessment
• Ensure implementation of sustainability management in projects and follow up associated tasks
• Provide expert advice, guidance and training to project teams on sustainability matters throughout project decision gates and the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with relevant sustainability standards, regulations and guidelines
• Support with coordination of sustainability reporting across BA X
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance our reputation as a sustainability leader

Qualifications

• Higher relevant education, preferably at Master’s level
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience as a project leader
• Business mindset with a passion for sustainability
• Experience and knowledge from working with ESG reporting and sustainability topics 
• English and Norwegian language fluency is required

We believe that you are familiar with:

• Key sustainability topics, e.g. environment, climate, social, human rights and sustainable value chain
• Business integrated sustainability and how the agenda fits into overall business activities
• Practical application of key standards and frameworks
• Upcoming requirements like the EU CSRD and the implications of these

Profile

• Strong relationship builder and a positive team player with the ability to collaborate constructively with business and project leaders
• Self-driven, with the ability to make good judgements, and create results
• High personal integrity and high ethical standards
• Business mindset with a passion for sustainability

Additional Information

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization. 

Contact: For questions, please contact Mariann Tronsrud, VP Sustainability, +47 477 14 822 

Location: The position will be located at the head office in Oslo. Some travel will be required.

Application deadline: 12.01.24