Senior Knowledge Specialist - Sustainability ESG

JOB DESCRIPTION
As our global footprint continues to grow, we are looking for an expert in ESG regulations and sustainability frameworks to support our Global Market Access (GMA) team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing ESG compliance and providing consultancy on international regulatory issues.
As an ESG Senior Knowledge Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring alignment with global ESG regulations and standards. You will play a key role in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and implementing solutions that support sustainable business practices.
Although the role is based at our Italy offices, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in successfully implementing our ESG strategy internationally, supporting our clients in meeting their sustainability goals and accessing global markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a UL GMA Senior Knowledge Specialist, you will:

• Serve as the owner of ESG-related programs/schemes or as the main point of contact with authorities/partners to gather regulatory knowledge and identify GMA business opportunities.
• Act as the primary contact for delivering ESG knowledge solutions and supporting key customers.
• Maintain transversal knowledge across ESG schemes and requirements to support COUs and business expansion.
• Be the key expert for ESG compliance requirements across multiple countries and/or programs.
• Monitor regulatory trends and communicate upcoming changes.
• Identify business opportunities and translate them clearly for stakeholders.
• Lead actions related to ESG business expansion, tracking opportunities and results.
• Support cross-country ESG knowledge sharing and regulatory alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of global ESG trends and regulations, especially environmental topics.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting requirements, Familiarity with key ESG areas, including:
  • Climate, Decarbonization, Circular Economy
  • Regulatory frameworks: CBAM, CSRD, CSDDD, ETS, Critical Raw Materials
• Experience in regulatory or policy analysis.
• Strong written and verbal English skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate trends and address challenges early.

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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.