Job Description

As a Climate Expert at Otto International, you will play a crucial role in advancing our climate and environmental protection initiatives. You will support us, our customers and suppliers in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the supply chain and collaborate closely with our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Team. This local role involves providing on-site energy- and climate-related services to our factories in Bangladesh, contributing to the success of our company's efforts to reduce emissions in the supply chain and working towards the achievement of Otto International's and the Otto Group's climate targets.

How will you make a difference

Offer first-level on-site support for factories on climate/energy related questions
Support energy data collection, verification and calculation support for factories
Conduct regular onsite visits to factories to determine status quo of existing energy and GHG reduction measures and define potential for improvement
Support development as well as monitoring and follow up of action plans
Prepare recommendations for implementation of efficiency measures e.g. process optimization
Set-up factory monitoring, provide regular reporting and address challenges where necessary
Conduct trainings where necessary
Promote use of renewable energy (RE) to factories; conduct research into local RE providers
Stay updated with the latest regulations, trends and advancements in energy and GHG management and propose innovative solutions where applicable
Collaborate with stakeholders to promote and translate climate targets, strategic measures and requirements for facilities
Work closely with CSR team to ensure effective alignment with the Otto Group companies climate targets

Who we are looking for

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree or technical background in textile engineering, energy management in textile industry, electrical and electronic engineering (EEE), environmental engineering, environmental science or a related field
Certifications: ideally certified Energy Auditor or Lead Auditor (i.e. ISO 14068-1:2023 or ISO 14001 certified) or similar
Experience:
5+ years of relevant work experiences in the energy field (incl consulting experience in textile industry)
Experience in GHG emission management, carbon accounting and sustainability reporting
Skills & Knowledge:
Strong knowledge on environmental sustainability topics
A strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices
Strong knowledge of India's garment industry, sustainability regulations, and factory compliance standards
Ability to analyze energy consumption data and identify inefficiencies
Ability to work with suppliers and factories to implement sustainable manufacturing practices
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills
Strong problem-solving abilities, with a logical and analytical mindset to identify and resolve issues efficiently

Why work with us