Sustainability Manager

YILDIRIM HOLDİNG A.Ş.

About YILDIRIM Group:

YILDIRIM Group is a group of companies established in 1963. The company has expanded through entrepreneurism and innovation, evolving into a global industrial group, and one of the fastest-growing Turkish companies. YILDIRIM started trading internationally in 1993, and acquired its first asset abroad in 2008. Since then, the Group has grown to become a global force with its operational headquarters in Istanbul, Türkiye, and financial headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Today, YILDIRIM operates in 9 sectors in 57 countries, employing more than 25,000 people around the globe. The company is mainly active in metals & mining, ports & terminals, fertilizers & chemicals, energy & power, energy commodities, and international trade.

We are looking for a Sustainability Manager for YILDIRIM Holding to be assigned at our headquarters in Maslak, Istanbul.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related fields (engineering, science, or sustainability/ESG-related disciplines)
• Minimum 10 years' experience (5+ years' experience in sustainability/ESG-related disciplines)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Documented training in one or more sustainability/ESG standard(s)
• Experience with ESG reporting tools a plus
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in MS Office
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders at all levels and across cultures
• Strong communication, presentation and ethical skills
• Ability to adapt to change and find creative solutions
• Highly motivated team player and decision maker who takes initiative in planning and organizing various work assignments

Key Responsibilities:

• Support ESG policies, programs, standards and procedures to help ensure their implementation across the Group
• Support the overall execution, mission and effectiveness of the Group's and individual entities' ESG policies and programs
• Prepare data and documents required for ESG reporting to funding agencies, investors and other financial institutions according to one or more recognized standards (e.g. TCFD, GRI, GRESB)
• Assist in the preparation of sustainability/ESG reports for YILDIRIM Group
• Manage data collection, verify data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines
• Provide analysis for issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste management, transportation, education and building design
• Ensure effective implementation of the Group's ESG strategy, programs and plans as assigned
• Manage consultant contracts as required; monitor consultant work to ensure contract terms are met; monitor work programs and schedules to ensure timely project completion
• Project management engagements to deliver high quality work in a timely manner, including scoping / budgeting / engagement and risk management / production and review of deliverables
• Work closely with a mix of onshore and offshore team members
• Coach and develop team members by sharing experience and knowledge, and managing the performance and development of other team members
• Draft and prepare reports, presentations and proposals
• Liaise with stakeholders in Finance, Risk Management and other functions to gather, review and prepare information for ESG/Sustainability reporting
• Prepare ESG newsletter and other internal/external communication materials
• Ensure that the business operates in strict compliance with regulatory requirements Provide professional and technical input and review input from others in the design and development of ESG department deliverables
• Assess the ESG risks of activities and advise management on potential impacts, including risk reduction and impact mitigation measures