Position summary

DSV is hiring a Sustainability Specialist, ESG Reporting DACH, on a two-year fixed-term basis at its Meerbusch location, to join its Sustainability team and help develop the energy management system across the DACH region. The role implements and further develops ESG reporting requirements in line with group-wide and regulatory standards, working closely with sites, departments and the parent company to collect, validate and consolidate ESG data.

Why this role matters

The role drives sustainability forward through effective energy management and high-quality ESG reporting, supporting DSV’s future by ensuring timely, transparent and reliable ESG data across the DACH region.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and develop ESG reporting requirements in line with group-wide standards and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with sites, departments and the parent company to collect, validate and consolidate ESG-relevant data.
• Coordinate data collection and ensure timely, high-quality provision of ESG metrics.
• Ensure and continuously improve the quality, transparency and traceability of ESG data.
• Produce reports, management reports, KPI analyses and ad-hoc evaluations.
• Support digitalisation and automation of reporting processes.
• Deliver training and awareness measures on sustainability-relevant topics and requirements.
• Support the delivery of ESG and sustainability projects.

Team and stakeholders

The role sits within DSV’s Sustainability team and works with sites, functional departments and the group parent company across the DACH region.

Key details

• Full-time, two-year fixed-term position based in Meerbusch.
• Flexitime with the option of mobile/remote working; benefits include a company pension, capital-forming benefits, employee discounts, a Jobrad scheme and extensive training.

Requirements

• A completed degree in economics, sustainability, environmental or engineering sciences, finance & accounting, controlling or a comparable field.
• Initial professional experience in an ESG, sustainability, reporting, controlling or compliance environment is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of relevant ESG requirements and reporting standards (e.g. CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, LkSG or CSDDD).
• Strong data affinity, with experience analysing, preparing and validating data.
• Very good Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or comparable BI tools is an advantage.
• An affinity for automation, programming and data-driven solutions (e.g. Power Query, Power Automate, SQL or Python) is an advantage.
• A structured, independent working style with strong communication and coordination skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent German and very good written and spoken English.