Junior Sustainability Specialist – Düsseldorf

About the role

Statkraft is looking for a Junior Sustainability Specialist to support the operational implementation of its sustainability approach in Germany. Based in Düsseldorf with regular on‑site presence, you will work closely with the Country Sustainability Manager, project teams and internal stakeholders across a growing portfolio of renewable assets.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, validate and report sustainability data across renewable assets (hydropower, wind, solar, storage, biomass).
• Contribute to quarterly and annual sustainability reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Implement and monitor initiatives related to climate, circularity, biodiversity and just transition.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs and reporting tools to enhance transparency and decision‑making.
• Support sustainability assessments and due‑diligence activities in project development and M&A contexts.
• Coordinate with internal functions (project management, asset management, HSSE, legal, procurement) to streamline workflows and improve data quality.
• Document processes, guidelines and standards, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Assist cross‑functional European sustainability projects by preparing analyses, benchmarks and background material.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental engineering, sustainability, renewable energy, natural resources management or a related field.
• First practical experience in sustainability, operations, reporting or risk management, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Good understanding of environmental and social sustainability topics and familiarity with international frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards, UN Global Compact, OECD Guidelines and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, especially when handling data and reporting processes.
• Structured, reliable, solution‑oriented and pragmatic working style.

Required skills