About this role
This is a great opportunity for a professional with practiced experience in climate reporting. As subject-matter expert on the energy transition, the Responsible business and climate assistant manager will work in collaboration with colleagues across Davies group to ensure that engagement and climate initiatives are implemented and supported by the best intelligence on market developments. The role sits in the Responsible Business function reporting directly to the Senior Responsible Business Manager and under the guidance of the Group Responsible Business Officer. In 2024, we expanded our ESG department to create an Office of Responsible Business, led by our Global Responsible Business Officer, who reports to the Responsible Business Board Committee and Group Chief People Officer. The function manages the Responsible Business strategy – People, Planet, Purpose, driving initiatives, and ensuring compliance with global reporting. The Responsible Business function also supports our businesses in their efforts to report on and create commercial opportunities across different sectors and geographies, that align with the group’s strategy and needs of wider stakeholders. Read more about our Responsible Business strategy here – https://davies-group.com/responsible-business. ESG Reporting & Frameworks Assist in the preparation of the company’s annual Responsible Business Report. Develop and align disclosures as per GRI Standards (2021), SASB Standards, and ISSB/TCFD recommendations. Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather accurate and timely ESG data. Ensure disclosures meet industry’s best practices and regulatory expectations. ESG Ratings & Assessments Manage and coordinate submissions for major sustainability assessment platforms, including: EcoVadis CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Other external ESG rating agencies as applicable. Monitor scorecards, identify improvement areas, and develop action plans to enhance company performance. GHG Accounting & Climate Data Perform GHG emissions calculations (Scope 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3 categories) at the group level. Ensure adherence to internationally accepted standards such as: GHG Protocol ISO 14064. Support climate related target settings, including SBTi alignment (if applicable). Maintain documentation and audit trails for emissions of data. ESG Data Assurance & KPI Validation Coordinate internal teams and external assurance processes for ESG disclosures. Ensure accuracy and completeness of KPIs and data points reported in the Responsible Business Report. Work closely with auditors to provide evidence, clarifications, and data reconciliations. Cross-functional Collaboration Work with departments including HR, Environment, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Compliance to collect, analyze, and validate ESG data. Support development of sustainability initiatives, action plans, and performance dashboards. Regulatory & Market Intelligence Stay updated on emerging ESG regulations, sustainability reporting standards, and global trends. Track evolving requirements from rating agencies, investors, and customers.