EY Experienced Sustainability Professional 

Greece, Attica, Athens 

101904882

for the third consecutive year, certified as afor a second year in a row, and awarded as

future-focused skillsand equip you withworld-class experiencesthrough coaching and training programs as well as the use ofadvanced technology and AI. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a

over 2.600 professionals in Greece, to experience great flexibility under ourhybrid operating modelacross our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki and help to

, you will build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers using yourto provide the best outcomes. At the same time, you are required to

Your key responsibilities

You will take part in demanding projects with regional and global reach, and you will:

• Assess clients’ sustainability roadmap and strategic initiative towards their operationalization and implementation
• Develop innovative future state sustainability action plans, leveraging benchmarks and leading practices
• Support the implementation of sustainability roadmaps based on technical assessment of best available practices and technologies
• Collaborate with an extended eco-system of internal and external partners, and take advantage of EY’s alliances and owned digital assets and solutions
• Contribute to EY’s Global Knowledge by improving existing assets and solutions, and by supporting the design and development of new ones

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex tasks under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to develop presentations that are clear and impactful, translating EY services into meaningful valued propositions for clients
• Strong analytical skills and conceptual attitude
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach
• Building relationships with colleagues across service lines to provide seamless integrated service
• Demonstrating positive attitude, professionalism, teamwork competences, project management skills and high level of self-motivation and desire to exceed expectations
• Using technology to continually enhance service delivery and improve our products and processes
• Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Relevant experience in sustainability engagements with a proven track record of outstanding performance in one or more of the following areas:
• Climate and decarbonization
• Green Energy transition / Green Infrastructure and RES
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Manufacturing
• Circular Economy, Waste
• Sustainable Products & Services, Product Life Cycle
• Sustainable Supply Chain / Manufacturing / Logistics / Procurement
• Health & Safety
• Sustainable Finance
• ESG Risk management in Financial Services as well as other sectors
• Up to date knowledge on Global and EU regulatory developments for Sustainability
• Ability and comfort in researching and resolving emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
• Excellent academic background including a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a relevant Sustainability discipline, ranging from climate change and environmental studies to sustainable engineering disciplines or a variety of other academic backgrounds.
• Advanced project management skills and proven experience in managing demanding projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Greek and English (both in relation to technical and non-technical issues)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proven experience in sustainability-related frameworks and standards (e.g. EU Taxonomy, CSRD, SBTi, TCFD, GRI, UN SDGs, SASB, TNFD, CDP, GHG protocol, GLEC, LCA-ISO14040/14067, ISO14001/EMAS, OHSAS18001/ISO45001, ISO50000, LEED / BREEAM / DGNB)
• Knowledge of Sustainability technology platforms (e.g. SAP, Microsoft, IBM, Service Now)
• Consulting experience in a large firm on Sustainability services
• Flexibility to travel in accordance with client and other job requirements

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high motivation, and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills as well as consider EY values such as integrity and independence as highly important, then this role is for you.

Ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:

• Developing your professional growth:
• You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
• Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.

• Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing:
• Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy other initiatives such as summer short Fridays and an EY Day Off.
• Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
• Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 3 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).

• Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.