Specialist, ESG (Environment, Social & Governance)

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  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
About the Company:We are a global energy maritime logistics leader with a world-class asset base. We are the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, providing mission critical and highly specialized services across ADNOC’s entire value chain. We also provide market-leading, cost-competitive maritime and logistics solutions to over 100 global customers and ship to more than 50 countries across the world.As a global energy maritime logistics leader and the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, we are driven to set the highest standards in shipping and maritime operations, pushing boundaries and pioneering new frontiers in sustainability. We are committed to delivering world-class solutions that are innovative and efficient, while always putting safety first.About the Job:Deliver investor-grade ESG reporting and disclosures for ADNOC L&S, govern ESG data and systems, and support improvement in ESG ratings and stakeholder confidence. Maintain alignment with internationally recognised sustainability standards including GRI, ISSB, ESRS/EFRAG, SASB, and widely used climate-related frameworks. Lead engagement with major ESG ratings agencies including MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global CSA, and Moody’s, ensuring disclosures reflect both current and emerging sustainability priorities.Key Accountabilities
  • Maintain durable ESG reporting aligned to global standards and climate-related frameworks, without binding to clause-level specifications.
  • Coordinate ratings processes for MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global CSA, Moody’s, including evidence packs and improvement plans.
  • Support maritime-sector disclosures such as Poseidon Principles and Sea Cargo Charter submissions.
  • Govern ESG data quality, validation, traceability, documentation, and assurance-readiness.
  • Serve as focal point for ESG systems (dashboards, emissions/ETS-type tools, data platforms) and coordinate enhancements.
  • Co-lead Sustainability Report governance sections and KPI tables alongside the Sustainability Specialist.
  • Integrate disclosures on emerging domains such as circularity, water, supply chain responsibility, digital enablers, and marine/biodiversity.
Minimum Requirtments:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related discipline
  • Master’s preferred.
  • 6–10 years in ESG reporting/governance with ratings or assurance exposure.
  • Proficiency with major ESG standards (GRI, ISSB, ESRS/EFRAG, SASB; climate-related frameworks).
  • Experience managing ESG ratings (MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global CSA, Moody’s).
  • Data governance and controls (quality, validation, traceability, audit-readiness).
  • Tools/systems familiarity (dashboards, emissions/ETS-type platforms, data warehouses).
  • Strong stakeholder communication and investor-grade writing.
  • Ability to coordinate Poseidon Principles and Sea Cargo Charter submissions (as applicable).
  • Maritime/industrial context awareness.
Professional Certifications
  • Certifications or structured training in ESG reporting (e.g., GRI Certification, IFRS/ISSB Fundamentals,
  • ESRS/EFRAG practitioner-level training, SASB FSA Credential) are desirable.
  • Training related to ESG ratings methodologies (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P Global CSA familiarisation) is an advantages

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