Afarax is looking for a freelance Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementor. We need you!
The project:
Our client in the utilities sector is looking for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementor to join their team.
Key responsibilities:
PM and ESRS data technical expert for the digital stream
* Support the IT/data team in modelling the data in accordance with the quantitative datapoints from Environment (E1, E4, E5), Social (S1, S2) and Governance (G1)
* Contribute to definition of standard operating procedures and related documentation;
* Together with the project team, drive consensus on proposed solutions across business and IT;
* Ensure full compliance with the ESRS guidance when the data engineers are modelling the data in the data pipelines;
* Remain up to date with the ESRS simplification coming from the Omnibus that can impact the data modelling;
* Stakeholders engagement: ensure that all the interested parties and consulted/informed and kept updated with the progress of the stream; discover synergies with other ongoing digital initiatives;
* Collaborate with the auditors in the context of the limited assurance activities;
Drive the connectivity project and Taxonomy improvements
* Enhance and create new internal documentation for the Taxonomy methodology of retrieving Turnover/CAPEX/OPEX
* Lead implementation and create a Group wide methodology for retrieving CAPEX/OPEX linked to sustainability actions (MDR A from ESRS2) across E1, E4, E5 and S1, S2
* Lead implementation and create a Group wide methodology for the phased in disclosure requirements related to anticipated financial effects (For exle, E1 9).
Lead improvements for governance related matters for the 2025 audit:
* In collaboration mode with the Group Risk Management team and other stakeholders create a uniform inventory of (ESG) Group policies;
* Support the Group wide implementation of a due diligence process
Is this you?
1. Minimum 5 6 years of professional experience
2. Direct experience and knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks such as ESRS. GRI, SASB, TCFD
3. Good knowledge of French and Dutch, fluency in English. German is a plus
4. Previous experience with external (ESG or financial) assurance (experience in a consultancy company is preferred)
5. Previous experience with implementing digital/IT projects, specifically for ESG is a plus;
6. A Master degree, preferably in the fields of finance, environmental science, engineering, economics, sustainability management or similar
7. Analytical and problem solving skills and ability to process data, analyze information, think critically
8. Detail oriented with excellent organizational and proj