This role supports the development and delivery of:

ESG / sustainability strategies for our B2B and B2C clients including peer benchmarking and regulatory reviews and trends;
compelling sustainability narratives and environmental claims based on transparent and science-based facts ;
online trainings of regulatory landscape and anti-greenwashing principles for credible communications;
stakeholder engagement programs to educate and empower internal and external audiences around various sustainability topics and decisions;
sustainability reporting such as CSRD, GRI, CDP etc.

As a Sustainability Specialist at Quantis you will support sustainability communication projects by:

evaluating strategic insights by benchmarking peers and customers and evaluating sustainability trends in the respective sector(s),
supporting the client’s ESG materials review , conducting data collection & reporting,
crafting communication and engagement solutions for client teams and their customers,
developing credible, trusted relationships with our client project teams,
guiding them to a better understanding and articulation of their sustainability strategy, targets and actions while
working collaboratively with Quantis project team.

You will be successful in your role if you:

Possess creative c ommunication skills both verbally and visually (for presentations, deliverables and online trainings)
Reliably deliver comprehensive and strategic analyses in an efficient manner
Bring a general understanding of business and/or sustainability challenges in one or more core sector(s)
Take ownership of self-development, including knowledge and skill improvement

WHY YOU’LL LOVE QUANTIS

Quantis is a leading sustainability consultancy pioneering approaches to solve critical environmental challenges. For nearly two decades, our dynamic and visionary team has partnered with organizations across the globe to transform their industries and pave the way for a planetary economy that aligns business with nature. We strive to be agents of change, helping companies transform from business as usual to business at its best.

We believe that sustainable transformation is possible and within our power. We’re contributing to this transformation by combining the latest science with strategic business insights and creative communication and engagement. Our advice enables global leaders in our focus sectors to understand how to reduce their environmental impacts, implement the strategies and engage key stakeholders to implement the changes required to operate within planetary boundaries.

Motivated by this common purpose, our 300+ talented professionals cultivate a unique, collaborative culture that we call the Quantis Spirit.

We are innovative. We are impact-oriented. We are science-based. We are Quantis.

Join us!

Learn more about Quantis and our Mission . 

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU AND YOUR NEXT ROLE?

You’re motivated to put your strategic communications expertise to work towards our mission of aligning businesses with Planetary Boundaries.
You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a sustainable business and marketing communications.
You have 2+ years relevant experience, ideally in a brand strategy agency or management consultancy, working on ESG strategy, strategic marketing communications, stakeholder engagement, sustainability reporting and/or change management projects.
Y ou have a passion for sustainability topics such as climate, water, biodiversity, plastic, circularity, etc…
You have a first professional experience performing, managing, interpreting and communicating on results and sustainability topics, in consulting, industry and/or academic context.
A plus is if you have some knowledge about CSRD, CDP reporting, ESG regulatory landscape and strategy design
You can collect, process, manage and interpret data in a form that is understandable to audiences with varying levels of knowledge on sustainability.
You’re able to generate valuable insights from analysis, and the preparation of clear and compelling reports and presentations of results.
You have some knowledge of Footprinting / Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and interest in developing deeper understanding of how corporate or product footprinting is conducted.
You have an excellent knowledge of PowerPoint and online training tools (i.e. Mural/Muro).
You have strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and basic design abilities.
You’re motivated for teamwork and supporting a team.
Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in German is an advantage.

AS A SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST – COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT, HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT TYPE OF WORK YOUR DAYS WILL INCLUDE:

Supporting strategy-related communications sustainability projects (including stakeholder engagement, materiality assessments, communications strategy, and ESG reporting)
Developing project materials, facilitating engagement workshops, and hosting training sessions
Researching and drafting content for presentations, reports, and other communications
Reviewing client communications and sustainability materials to shape client’s sustainability strategy, framework and/or ESG report
Writing compelling copy for sustainability reports and presentations of analyses, results, insights, and recommendations
Supporting the project team in helping the clients in their understanding and implementation of solutions.

TO THRIVE IN THE QUANTIS CULTURE, YOU’LL:

Show up as team collaborator with a win-win attitude: empathetic, attentive and supportive of colleagues when co-designing or co-delivering a project. 
Take responsibility and ownership for your work: think and act with autonomy or authority, while knowing when to ask for help.
Take initiative if something needs to be done.
Be positive! Use positive language, look at challenges not as bottlenecks, but as problems to solve, and see setbacks as lessons learned.
Practice open and transparent communication; welcome effective dialogue and productive disagreement with minimal tension. 
Self-Manage: be in the driver’s seat of your professional growth and ambitions all the while valuing the learning journey and opportunities within Quantis.

SOME OTHER DETAILS TO CONSIDER:

Location: Berlin, Cologne or NRW-region with flexibility to work remotely
Optimal start date: as soon as possible
Collaboration with other Quantis branches (France, Italy, Switzerland, USA) via web-conferences
Ability to travel occasionally

Quantis has a distinctive, fluid structure nurtured by our Quantis Spirit and our way of collaborating that provides a positive and unique working environment.

At Quantis we believe that equality, diversity and inclusiveness are central to our mission of building a sustainable future. Quantis is an equal opportunity employer that embraces people from diverse backgrounds including race, color, nationality, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, religion, creed, politics, or any other non-merit factor. It is our daily commitment to ensure that each Quantisian works in an environment where they belong and where they can thrive.

To learn about the Quantis Spirit and what makes us exceptional, check out our Braver New World video.