Job Purpose and Summary

Join Canon as a Sustainability Reporting Specialist!

Are you passionate about sustainability? Canon's commitment to sustainability is ranked by EcoVadis in the in the top 5% of companies assessed globally and recognised with a prestigious Gold Medal. We are seeking a Sustainability Reporting Specialist to join our EMEA team to lead and coordinate our external sustainability reporting initiatives, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) along with EcoVadis and UN Global Compact.

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution. Here are some of the benefits we offer at Canon to support our employee's wellbeing: Salary: £43,192 - £52,038 dependent on experience plus a 10% annual bonus

Annual Bonus and annual pay review
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Flexible core hours - starting anytime between 07:30am and 10am and finishing any time after 16:00, providing the standard 7.5 hours have been worked.
Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
Generous Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare and wider medical plan
Up to 38% Discount on Canon products
Flexible benefits policy
Free parking on site
Excellent Subsidized restaurant
Highly Subsidised Costa Coffee on site
Multi-Faith room
Discounted rates at Nuffield Health Gym
Partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions
Great transport links - Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle Bus
Learning & Development Opportunities

You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities at our state-of-the-art EMEA HQ at Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

What we ask

Sustainability Reporting: Coordinate and deliver comprehensive sustainability reports, to align with compliance with CSRD and other key directives.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the central EMEA coordinator for CSRD, liaising with country data stakeholders to consolidate, and review sustainability metrics.

Sustainability Narrative Development: Assist in developing CSRD qualitative metrics by identifying relevant policies, gathering key information, and supporting analysis to make informed recommendations.

External Reporting: Support the development and delivery of external corporate sustainability reports, including UN Global Compact and EcoVadis.

Knowledge Management: Maintain an up-to-date EMEA Sustainability knowledge library to support business units and drive sales growth.

Operational Support: Provide operational support to Canon business units, including reviewing marketing and communications related to sustainability.

Training and Development: Periodically update EMEA-wide employee sustainability training content to keep colleagues informed about important sustainability developments.

You will need

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience: Proven experience in environmental sustainability, including reporting for environmental legislation and major certifications (e.g., UN Global Compact, EcoVadis).
Reporting Skills: Strong ability to identify relevant environmental information and spot trends and anomalies in data.
Technical Proficiency: Experience with environmental reporting IT systems and governance structures.
Educational Background: A degree or equivalent qualifications in sustainability, environmental management, or relevant experience.
Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of current sustainability best practices, initiatives, and key market drivers (e.g., carbon net zero, circular economy).
Communication Skills: Excellent ability to communicate with various stakeholders and build strong relationships.
Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects, workloads, and deadlines both independently and collaboratively.
Professional Membership: Membership in a relevant professional institution (desirable).
Industry Experience: Experience in consumer/business services, manufacturing, technology, or within a global organization (desirable).

Further Information

Salary: £43,192 - £52,038 dependent on experience plus a 10% annual bonus
This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Our offices are based in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
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Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.

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