Sustainability Director (London)

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Location

London - One Canada Square, Level 25

Business - Renewable Power & Transition

Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world's largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and sustainable solutions. Our renewable power portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.

Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power and transition company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Renewable & Transition group, visit

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Role Overview

Brookfield Asset Management is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Sustainability to join the Renewable Power and Transition team to support our Global Transition Fund Strategy dedicated to accelerating the global shift to a net-zero economy. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer , this leadership role will work cross-functionally with investment teams, portfolio companies, and global sustainability leads to assess and embed sustainability and impact across the investment lifecycle. This leadership role will be central to implementing Brookfield's sustainability and impact strategy across BGTF and CTF. It offers a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully to global decarbonization efforts while working alongside investment professionals and portfolio companies across multiple geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Integration in Investments

  • Lead the implementation of Brookfield's sustainability and impact strategy across screening, due diligence, integration, and reporting phases for the Global Transition Funds.
  • Partner with global M&A and regional sustainability teams to identify, assess, and embed sustainability value creation opportunities during investment evaluation
Due Diligence & Portfolio Support

  • Lead sustainability due diligence for potential acquisitions, aligning with internal frameworks and industry best practices.
  • Guide integration of newly acquired companies to align with Brookfield's sustainability standards and transition strategies.
Regulatory & Strategic Reporting

  • Own and manage SFDR and EU Taxonomy assessments, reporting and disclosure processes for the Global Transition Funds.
  • Stay well-informed of evolving ESG and impact frameworks and guide internal adoption across new and existing funds as relevant.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

  • Represent Brookfield in investor meetings, industry forums, and with partners and portfolio companies.
  • Communicate sustainability vision, performance, and progress clearly and credibly to internal and external stakeholders.
Innovation & Impact Measurement

  • Define and refine success metrics to assess impact and sustainability performance across investments.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative sustainability tools, frameworks, and policies that position Brookfield as a leader in sustainable investing.
Strategic Development

  • Support the design and implementation of the sustainability strategy for future funds.
  • Collaborate with Brookfield's broader sustainability teams to align approaches, share learnings, and drive continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or impact investing-ideally with exposure to the operations, energy, infrastructure, and/or financial services sectors.
  • Proven expertise in carbon accounting , climate risk analysis, and ESG due diligence in operational, consulting, or investment contexts.
  • Deep knowledge of climate science, impact benchmarks, transition scenarios, and reporting frameworks (e.g., TCFD, GHG Protocol, GRI, PCAF).
  • Solid understanding of broader sustainability themes including human rights, biodiversity, water stewardship, and circularity.
  • Demonstrated success in applying SFDR and EU Taxonomy regulations to funds or investments.
Skills & Attributes

  • Exceptional analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into strategic insights.
  • Confident and credible in engaging with senior stakeholders, investors, and partners.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable navigating fast-paced, high-performance environments.
  • Strong leadership, initiative, and teamwork capabilities.
Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, or Public Policy required.
  • Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Job Type:
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