Lead Sustainability Fundamentals, Principles and Standards (m/f/d) - REF53785B

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

• Central hub of expertise on sustainability fundamentals
• Continuous monitoring and interpretation of sustainability regulations, requirements, accounting and reporting standards (e.g. CSRD, EU Taxonomy, GDDL/LkSG)
• Definition & documentation of interpretations and clearing of application of sustainability regulations, requirements, accounting and reporting standards
• Outreach to regulators and standard setters on existing and upcoming regulations
• Representation of Continental in relevant formats (e.g. conferences), memberships and associations
• Ensure alignment of interpretations and their application with relevant Group Functions (e.g. Accounting and Law), Group Sectors and external assurance providers
• Preparation of relevant material for oversight by Executive Board and Supervisory Board
• Coaching and training of relevant functions
• Active participation in associations (e.g. econsense, DRSC, etc) and other external formats related to accounting principles
• Support of the annual reporting process regarding sustainability reporting fundamentals
• Actively contribute to the successful implementation of Continental's sustainability ambition

• Academic degree in relevant area
• Several years of professional and/or academic experience with sustainability
• Profound expertise in relevant areas of sustainability fundamentals, regulations, requirements, accounting and reporting standards including CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, GDDL/LkSG, Corporate Governance Code (DCGK), German Commercial Code (HGB), Financial Accounting (esp. IFRS) and sustainability standards like ISSB, TCFD, GHG Protocol, GRI, etc.
• Experience regarding regulations management, regulatory affairs, assurance processes, traceability and audit trails, controlling processes, data management or corporate reporting
• Experience in a matrix organization and in managing different stakeholder interests
• Business Fluent English and German language skills (written and spoken)
• Highly iterative and structured workstyle
• Strong analytical capabilities
• High motivation for constant learning

Applications from severely disabled people are welcome.

Continental turns change into opportunity, also by embracing sustainability. We commit to visionary ambitions and provide solutions matching the speed of our customers, industries & markets while following a systematic management approach based on applicable regulations and international standards.

Group Sustainability at Continental AG is a dynamic and growing team managing the sustainability governance of Continental.

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