Knowledge Associate, ESG and Corporate Sustainability

As our global footprint continues to grow, we are looking for an expert in ESG regulations and sustainability frameworks to support our Global Market Access (GMA) team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing ESG compliance and providing consultancy on international regulatory issues.



As an ESG Knowledge Associate, you will be responsible for ensuring alignment with global ESG regulations and standards. You will play a key role in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and implementing solutions that support sustainable business practices.



Although the role is based at our Italy offices, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in successfully implementing our ESG strategy internationally, supporting our clients in meeting their sustainability goals and accessing global markets.



As a UL GMA Knowledge Associate, you will:





+ Provide comprehensive ESG research reports based on the required regulatory information.



+ Act as the primary contact for delivering ESG knowledge solutions and supporting key customers.



+ Monitor regulatory trends and communicate upcoming changes.



+ Lead actions related to ESG business expansion, tracking opportunities and results.



+ Support cross-country ESG knowledge sharing and regulatory alignment.



+ Coordinate research/studies including multiple products, regulations, countries under supervision and guidance.



+ May act as owner of certain geographic areas or regulations under supervision and guidance.



+ Cooperate with industries and colleagues to support development GMA knowledge services and customized solutions.



+ May supervise the day-to-day delivery of high-quality knowledge services under supervision and guidance.



+ Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.



+ Perform other duties as directed.









The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

+ University degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.





+ Knowledge of global ESG trends and regulations, especially environmental topics.



+ Knowledge of ESG reporting requirements, Familiarity with key ESG areas, including:



+ Climate, Decarbonization, Circular Economy



+ Regulatory frameworks: CBAM, CSRD, CSDDD, ETS, Critical Raw Materials







+ Experience in regulatory or policy analysis (preferred)



+ Strong written and verbal English skills



+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams.



+ Ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts for diverse audiences.



+ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.



+ Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate trends and address challenges early.





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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.



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