VP Group Sustainability

Are you passionate about sustainability and the chance to lead the sustainability agenda for a renewable energy leader? Then this could be the right role for you.

We are looking for a person to take responsibility for sustainability at group level in Statkraft. You would come into the role at a time of exciting change. We are transforming the management of sustainability across the company, updating our strategy, and rolling out new ways of working, to deliver on high internal ambitions and external expectations.

This role will be uniquely positioned to help shape the agenda for how sustainability is managed across the company into the future. We see sustainability as a key enabler for Statkraft's license to operate. We're good, but we want to be better. When it comes to sustainability our approach is to be proactive and ensure that we deliver on our targets, as sustainability is pivotal to our commercial success.

You will be challenged by and collaborate with colleagues across the whole company, working on a range of sustainability topics material to Statkraft. You will have a sizeable team of sustainability professionals reporting to you, and you will report to the SVP Sustainability, Governance, and Compliance.

Your Role

As VP Group Sustainability, you will be responsible for the Sustainability unit and the following areas of activity:

Strategic shaping of the sustainability agenda

• Lead the work to update and implement strategy and targets on sustainability at group level.
• Provide regular advice and reporting to senior management and the Board on sustainability.
• Oversee all aspects of Statkraft’s sustainability agenda and be a key influencer, both externally and internally.

Effective management processes

• Ensure that the management system for sustainability is fit for purpose, to deliver on internal targets and external requirements, to embed sustainability into the way we do business.
• Actively collaborate with corporate functions and all business areas to ensure effective implementation of the management system.

Communicating our sustainability agenda

• Collaborate closely with the CFO area on the design and implementation of sustainability reporting and disclosures in line with new requirements, as part of overall company reporting.
• Ensure transparent and effective communication on Statkraft’s sustainability performance to external stakeholders, including collaboration with Treasury on green financing.
• Position Statkraft's sustainability strengths and ambitions externally and internally.

Learning, innovation, and collaboration

• Ensure active lesson sharing, innovation, and collaboration across the company, including the internal sustainability community and partners in business areas, and with peers.
• Collaborate with key external stakeholders such as trade bodies and associations to drive improved performance on sustainability in the sector.
• Provide support to the business areas as needed on concrete topics, initiatives, and cases.
• Contribute to strengthening sustainability capabilities at group level and in countries.

Qualifications

Experience / knowledge

• Broad experience in the sustainability field combined with strong management experience and commercial know-how.
• Experience of positioning sustainability within a commercial setting and with a range of audiences (government, investors, finance, business teams, etc.).
• Experience of implementing effective systems/processes for managing sustainability in international organisations.
• Knowledge of key environmental, social, and human rights guidelines (i.e. IFC, UN, OECD).
• Experience of managing sustainability in complex supply chains and infrastructure projects (preferably within the energy sector) would be valuable.
• High proficiency in English. Other linguistic skills, incl. Scandinavian languages are an advantage.
• Education: Relevant degree.

Leadership skills

• You are a strong team leader.
• You have strong strategic planning and execution abilities, and a proven capacity to manage complex implementation projects.
• Experience with international exposure.

Personal skills

• You are a good networker and team player, able to adapt to and drive different forms of collaboration across a large international organization.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to develop compelling and influential narratives.
• You are energetic, pragmatic and solution-oriented with executive presence and drive.
• You are structured and quality-oriented and have high personal integrity and ethical standards.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low-emission society.
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company.
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation and a strong commercial culture.
• A diverse workplace concerning gender, age, and cultural background.
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organization.
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and background.
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization.

Contact information: Mia Martinsen (Talent Acquisition Advisor), e-mail: mia.martinsen@statkraft.com

Location: Lilleaker, Oslo. Travel will be required.

Application deadline: As soon as possible, and latest by May 23rd, 2024