ESG Performance Executive
TITLE: ESG Performance Executive
DEPARTMENT: Sustainability (Corporate Affairs)
REPORTS TO: ESG Performance Manager
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:
London Luton Airport (LLA) is looking for an ESG Performance Executive to play a key role in delivering sustainable growth and supporting our journey towards becoming champions in sustainable aviation.
This role is an exciting opportunity to drive sustainability performance across a fast-moving operational business and ensure we remain on track to achieve Net Zero by 2040 and support our airport partners in their sustainability journeys.
The role sits within a team of sustainability professionals who work collaboratively to deliver change that ensures a safe and successful operation for our passengers and communities today whilst ensuring a sustainable future for tomorrow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead on the management of ESG and Non-Financial Information, acting as a main point of contact for all environmental, social and airport-wide non-financial information
- Ensure the timely completion of ESG data requests whilst ensuring data is accurate, verified and evidenced for the purpose of reporting to our Shareholders (Aena & Infrabridge), the Board, Local Planning Committee (sustainability Report & S.016) or other Senior colleagues in the airport.
- Support the completion of relevant Sustainability reporting frameworks achieving the highest possible outcomes including GRESB, ISO standards and industry frameworks.
- Working with conversion factors, formulas and databases to produce robust data outputs and insights in alignment with the Airports Responsible Business Strategy.
- Support the monitoring of progress and performance of the airport's sustainability commitments (including Net Zero and decarbonisation goals)
- Build relationships with key data owners across the airport both internally and externally whilst identifying opportunities to streamline and simplify processes with these stakeholders
- Support the production of key corporate sustainability reporting materials and resources on monthly, quarterly and yearly periods for internal and external stakeholders
- Support the review and oversight of the Airport's Climate Change Adaptation reporting and strategy
- Identify opportunities to go beyond best practice and strive for continuous improvement using data-led insights to drive strategic goals (e.g. operational efficiency) and work with internal colleagues to implement opportunities
- Explore and support the development of automation and improvements to sustainability reporting and performance, including the development of dashboards and performance tools
Secondary tasks
- Research and maintain understanding of the sustainability reporting landscape and UK government/industry requirements
- Support the wider sustainability team in the delivery of relevant projects and commitments where appropriate
- Support the communication of sustainability achievements and performance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Required excellent data management, numerical and analytical skills, including use of Excel, PowerApps (Power BI) and processing of large data sets
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in data, performance management and analytical roles in an operational environment (sustainability and environmental context preferred)
- Experience in managing data and reporting information subject to audit and verification
- Qualifications in sustainability, financial or analytical fields preferred
- Understanding of ESG reporting regulations (ESRS, UK SRS, TCFD) and Sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. GRESB, GHG Protocol, SBTi, GRI)
- A highly organised and motivated individual, with a high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Self-starter and natural problem-solving abilities
- Ability to build strong relationships with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong presentation skills (using MS Office Suite) and lead engagement with both internal and external stakeholders
- Commitment to driving continuous improvement, automation and identifying opportunities through data-led insights and analysis