Environment Lead

Collaborate with the global ESG S&P team and internal business partners to drive excellence and consistency across regions.

Collect, analyse, and present greenhouse gas emissions data and environmental metrics.

Develop and implement emissions reduction strategies with our supply partners.

Draft and implement the environmental aspects of ESG Standards for key services and support supplier compliance against these.

Build relationships with external stakeholders, including industry associations, and suppliers, and speak at environmental/ESG events.

Stay up-to-date on supply chain best practices, regulations, and industry trends related to climate change, decarbonisation, greenhouse gas emissions accounting and waste management.

Provide environmental training to internal teams and suppliers.

Contribute to business development and sales activities

Assess the environmental footprint of procured goods and services.

Ability to drive results internally with the Sourcing and Procurement team, client accounts, and externally with suppliers and clients.

Experience in developing and implementing environmental initiatives within a large organisation or real estate portfolio.

Knowledge of industry best practices and standards for carbon accounting, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard, and the ISO 14064.

Desirable experience in conducting lifecycle assessments (LCAs). Proficiency in LCA software such as SimaPro, GaBi, or Open LCA is considered a plus.

Have technical expertise in scope 3 emissions Category 1 - Purchased Goods and Services. Demonstrate a proven track record in accurately calculating, reporting, and managing Scope 3 emissions associated with this category.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of carbon accounting principles, including greenhouse gases, decarbonization strategies, and carbon offsetting mechanisms.

Solid data management and data analytics skills

Ability to analyse complex problems and generate solutions.

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with competing timelines.

Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.

Work effectively both independently and in a team.

Employee specification
University Degree in Science, Engineering, Sustainability or related fields with 7 - 10 years' experience in environment and climate change.

Experience in Sourcing and Procurement, and knowledge of facility management will be highly regarded.

English is required, with fluency in another EMEA-relevant language (e.g. German, French) a plus

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Environment Lead

What the Job Involves:
JLL has a target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040 with no more than 5% offsets. We are one of only seven companies to have our net-zero carbon target certified to the Science Based Targets initiative's Net-Zero Standard.

The Environment Lead will join the Global ESG Sourcing and Procurement (S&P) Team with team members based in the US, the UK, the Netherlands, and Australia. The Global ESG team has a fantastic opportunity to embed ESG into annual procurement spend of ~$12.6 billion for JLL's clients and corporate operations.

This role is based in the UK with the possibility for hybrid working.
As the Environment Lead, EMEA, you will play a crucial role in driving environmental performance within the supply chain for our clients and JLL. Your responsibilities will include, We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.