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Sustainability Consultant

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Sustainability Consultant

Budapest, Hungary

Schneider Electric is tirelessly tackling the issue of climate change by making bold commitments to make its operations carbon neutral by 2025 and net zero carbon emissions by 2030 . Not only are we making bold commitments ourselves, but our Sustainability Business is leading the charge in advising global companies in developing their own bold commitments to curb climate change and maintain less than 1.5 °C temperature rise.

Schneider Electric ' s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability - we call this Life Is On . Our mission is to be the digital partner for sustainability and energy efficiency : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbldHPFltQQ

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Great people make Schneider Electric a great company - and now we are looking for a Sustainability Consultant to join our Budapest based team.

Purpose of the job:

Undertake research, analysis, interpretation, solution development and delivery of strategic and regulatory sustainability projects for both internal and external parties. Support the identification and development of business opportunities, related to market conditions and requirements.

What you will do:
  • Lead and partner with clients in developing sustainable energy and resource management strategies.
  • Lead and contribute to the development of client sustainability strategies including facilitating executive level presentations and the analysis and benchmarking of performance to support organizational goal setting and implementation planning
  • Develop energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) / carbon emissions inventories, water footprints, waste footprints and other environmental inventories including data analysis, emission factor research and development, calculation methodology, web-system deployment and support clients' third party environmental reporting activities
  • Develop or recommend initiatives and abatement models for achieving or informing corporate goals for energy reduction, green energy adoptions, or GHG reduction
  • Carry out bespoke sustainability research, data analysis, solution development and report/present strategies to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Liaise with various parties including clients, sector associations, regulators, internal stakeholders, and others to resolve queries
  • Support and lead various sustainability service initiatives ranging from supply chain and product sustainability efforts to feasibility studies for various technologies
  • Ensure that systems are used appropriately in the delivery of contracted work to clients and that client data is protected
  • Provision of reports or information to internal and external stakeholders on time and to the highest of quality standards
  • Legislative & Policy monitoring, analysis, interpretation and input into projects (EMEA markets)
  • ESG materiality or double materiality assessments
  • Coordination and collaboration with internal resources to deliver project solutions/client outputs on time, and to a high standard. Regular reporting on project KPIs and performance
  • Assist in operational efficiency improvement through initiating and supporting initiatives to enhance operations
  • Provide sales support and client-scoping calls when necessary
  • Contribute to the development of training resources for both internal and external clients
  • Deliver, where required, project implementations


What we need from you:
  • University/College degree (Sustainability related Degree preferred)
  • 3-5 years sustainability related technical experience
  • Fluent English is a must
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel is a must (knowledge of Excel formulas and functions)
  • Advanced knowledge of global GHG accounting protocols and reporting programs (CDP, DJSI, GRI, GRESB, etc.)
  • Understanding of European environmental and carbon regulations


Skills, competencies that can make you the successful candidate:
  • Strong analytical and logical skills
  • Excellent customer focus, can-do and problem-solving attitude
  • Able to manage routine tasks
  • Precision, attention to details and an excellent quality focus
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties within an international environment
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a pressured environment


What we offer:
  • Life , Accident and Health insurance packages ( Medicover White Spring)
  • Cafeteria allowance
  • Home Office and Utility allowance s
  • Yearly bonus
  • Global Family Leave
  • Flexible and hybrid working model
  • WESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan) to become a shareholder in the company
  • Engagement groups within the company: get a sneak peek to our company life at https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=Engagement_groups_HU
  • Working at the company that ranked #1 in TIME Worlds' Most Sustainable Companies in 2024
  • International, diverse environment and a company culture that encourages raising questions and ideas - to make an impact
  • Real future career building opportunities locally & globally
  • Working directly with international customers
  • ...and more!


See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY

You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today!

Please submit an English CV.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-79025
Employment Type: Full Time