ESG Standards & Reporting Lead at TravelPerk

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainability, ESG, Carbon Accounting, GHG Protocol, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting, Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Communication, Supplier Engagement, SQL, Python, BI Tools, Carbon Literacy, Science-Based Targets, Automation

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

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 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 About 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 You’ll Do What You’ll Do 1. Carbon Accounting & Data Management Lead end-to-end corporate carbon accounting (Scopes 1–3), ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and alignment with the GHG Protocol. Manage data collection across Finance, Workplace, and Procurement systems, implementing QA processes and internal controls for external verification. Develop and improve primary data methodologies for key Scope 3 categories to enhance completeness and precision. 2. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting Track and interpret emerging ESG and carbon disclosure regulations (CSRD, UK SRS, CSDDD), partnering with Legal to assess impact and readiness. Own the ESG disclosure calendar and coordinate timely, accurate submissions. Prepare and validate data for internal and external assurance processes. 3. Strategy & Integration Support Perk’s sustainability strategy through data-driven insights on material ESG issues, targets, and performance. Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Sustainability teams to ensure ESG data is audit- and investor-ready. Contribute to setting and tracking Science-Based Targets (SBTi) and long-term net-zero pathways. 4. Systems, Tools, and Automation Evaluate and optimise carbon accounting and ESG reporting software solutions. Develop internal workflows and tools to streamline and automate data collection. 5. Stakeholder Engagement Build ESG and carbon literacy across internal teams. Provide verified carbon and ESG data to support external communications. Represent Perk in relevant industry or regulatory discussions. What We’re Looking For Proven experience in sustainability, ESG, or carbon accounting, ideally within tech, SaaS, or travel sectors. Deep understanding of the GHG Protocol and related ESG regulatory frameworks (CSRD, SRS, SECR, etc.). Strong data skills, proficiency in spreadsheets, and ideally SQL, Python, or BI tools. Experience with carbon accounting and ESG reporting platforms. Ability to translate complex regulations into practical internal processes. Expertise in supplier engagement and conducting spend- vs. activity-based analyses for complex Scope 3 value chains. Excellent cross-functional communication, especially with Finance, Legal, and Workplace teams. (Bonus) Experience supporting product sustainability features or B2B ESG reporting. Analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about climate data integrity and compliance. Comfortable working at the intersection of regulation, data, and strategy, whether reviewing a policy brief or building a dashboard. Motivated to make sustainability measurable, scalable, and verifiable. What We Offer Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk Rest and recharge with 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays Take control of your benefits with your choice of a gym allowance or a transport ticket Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones Focus on your family with at least 12 weeks’ paid parental leave Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support 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 hubs. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The ESG Standards & Reporting Lead will own and execute the company’s carbon accounting and ESG disclosure processes, ensuring compliance with global regulations while improving the integrity of internal carbon data. This role involves leading the measurement and reporting of the corporate carbon footprint and educating internal teams on reporting obligations.