ESG Standards & Reporting Lead

ESG Standards & Reporting Lead

ESG Standards & Reporting Lead

Perk

5 hours ago

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About

  • About Us
  • Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact.
  • We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.
  • Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.
  • At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent-tense team brings together leading minds from travel and SaaS, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.
  • Visit www.perk.com to learn more.
  • 🎬 Powering Real Work
  • The Role
  • This role will own and execute the company’s carbon accounting and ESG disclosure processes. Ensuring compliance with emerging global regulations (e.g. CSRD, UK SRS, NFRD) while improving the integrity and automation of Perk’s internal carbon data.
  • You will lead the measurement, verification, and reporting of our corporate carbon footprint, while supporting the education of internal teams on reporting obligations and carbon literacy. The successful delivery of the verifiable baseline will be the foundation for the company's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment submission in Year 2.
  • Working closely with the Staff Sustainability Program Manager, and collaborating with Finance, Legal, Workplace, and Product, you will operate at the intersection of data, regulation, and sustainability strategy - ensuring our carbon data is auditable, compliant, and actionable.
  • What will you be doing?
  • 1. Carbon Accounting & Data Management
  • Lead the full-cycle corporate carbon accounting process (Scope 1–3), ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and adherence to the GHG Protocol.
  • Manage data collection across systems (Finance, Workplace, Procurement) and implement QA processes for calculations.
  • Design and implement auditable Internal Controls and QA processes over the GHG Inventory, ensuring data quality is ready for external verification and assurance
  • Develop and enhance primary data collection methodologies across key Scope 3 categories to strengthen completeness and accuracy.
  • 2. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
  • Monitor and interpret evolving ESG and carbon disclosure regulations (e.g., CSRD, UK SRS, CSDDD) working closely with the Legal team to assess implications and readiness.
  • Own the ESG disclosure calendar and coordinate submissions
  • Prepare and validate data for internal and external assurance processes
  • 3. Strategy & Integration
  • Contribute to Perk’s sustainability strategy through data-driven insights on material ESG issues, targets, and progress
  • Collaborate with the Sustainability Program Manager, Finance and Legal on governance frameworks to ensure ESG data is investor and audit ready
  • Contribute to setting and tracking Science-Based Targets (SBTi) and net-zero pathways
  • 4. Systems, Tools, and Automation
  • Contribute to setting and tracking Science-Based Targets (SBTi) and net-zero pathways
  • Evaluate carbon accounting or ESG reporting software to ensure the company is well set to meet its goals
  • Develop internal tools and workflows to improve and automate data collection
  • 5. Stakeholder Engagement
  • Train and support internal teams on ESG reporting obligations and carbon literacy
  • Support communications and marketing with verified carbon and ESG data
  • Represent Perk in industry and regulatory sustainability discussions where appropriate
  • What you will need to succeed?
  • 5+ years in sustainability, ESG, or carbon accounting roles - ideally within tech, SaaS, or travel sectors
  • Deep understanding of GHG Protocol and ability to translate this to ESG regulatory frameworks (CSRD, SRS, SECR…)
  • Strong data literacy - proficiency in spreadsheets and ideally SQL, Python, or BI tools.
  • Experience with carbon accounting platforms and ESG reporting software
  • Proven ability to translate regulation into actionable internal frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience in supplier engagement and conducting spend-based vs. activity-based analyses for complex Scope 3 supply chains
  • Excellent cross-functional communication, with experience engaging finance, legal and workplace teams
  • (Bonus) Experience supporting product sustainability features or B2B reporting solutions
  • Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Analytical and detail-oriented
  • Passionate about climate data integrity and compliance, not just storytelling
  • Thrives at the intersection of data, regulation, and purpose - equally comfortable in a legal policy brief and a Snowflake dashboard
  • Eager to systematize sustainability and make ESG scalable and verifiable
  • Our Benefits
  • 💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in the company;
  • 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
  • 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location;
  • 🧩 "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary;
  • 🥳 Unforgettable Perk events, including travel to one of our hubs;
  • 💙 A mental health support tool for your well-being;
  • 📒 Exponential growth opportunities;
  • 🫶 VolunteerPerk - 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
  • 🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year
  • How We Work
  • At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our London or Barcelona hub. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.
  • For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.
  • Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you
  • We believe real connection happens in real life. That’s why we follow an IRL-first approach, with most teams working together in person three days a week. Some roles, such as Customer Care, spend more time in the office to stay close to our customers and each other.
  • Our hubs are designed for collaboration and focus, spaces where ideas flow, creativity sparks, and people thrive.
  • We hire for potential, curiosity, and impact, not just formal credentials. What matters most is your ability to grow, learn, and make a difference.
  • As a global company serving diverse customers, we want our teams to reflect that same diversity. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, you’re welcome at Perk.
  • At Perk, we use AI-powered tools to make parts of our recruitment process smoother and create a better experience for candidates, helping our Talent team focus on what matters most: connecting with people. Every hiring decision is made by real humans, our talent team and hiring managers, not by AI.
  • Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams
  • All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security@perk.com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.