Downstream Sustainability Specialist

Position Overview

Regulatory and Strategy Support

• Monitor global and regional downstream sustainability and lower-carbon regulations covering fuels, chemicals, carbon pricing, CBAM, CPRD, and CSDDD.
• Assess regulatory impacts on downstream operations, economics, and strategy.
• Develop sustainability narratives, presentations, and briefings for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Develop scenario analyses related to regulations, carbon pricing, and market developments.
• Engage with regulators, industry bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate sustainability compliance activities with legal, commercial, and internal stakeholders.

Carbon Accounting and Certifications

• Develop and maintain product-level Life Cycle Assessments for downstream fuels, chemicals, and feedstock.
• Establish carbon-accounting methodologies aligned with ISO standards, the GHG Protocol, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage sustainability certifications and schemes including ISCC, RSB, and book-and-claim mechanisms.
• Maintain datasets, assumptions, and documentation for audit readiness and third-party assurance.
• Interface with certification bodies, auditors, and assurance providers.

Commercial and Program Support

• Support commercial teams on customer sustainability requirements and sustainability-related product offerings.
• Assist in developing sustainability-driven value propositions.
• Support planning and execution of the downstream carbon-transparency program, including milestones, risks, and reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports for management and leadership review.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy, or a related discipline from a recognized and approved program.
• A post-graduate degree is preferred.
• At least 15 years of oil and gas industry experience, including 5 years in sustainability, carbon management, regulatory compliance, or related roles.
• Exposure to downstream fuels, chemicals, or refining value chains is preferred.
• Exposure to carbon accounting, life-cycle assessments, or sustainability certifications is highly desirable.

Professional Capabilities

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical, commercial, and legal teams.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
• International and multicultural work experience is preferred.

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