Sustainability Associate

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What you’ll do (the role)

Summary

As a global leader in our sector, Lightsource bp’s core contribution to global sustainability is in developing responsible solar projects across the globe, helping our energy landscape decarbonise. Delivering these projects will provide clean energy and support the net zero goals of many governments, businesses, and communities.

Sustainability is a core value at Lightsource bp, and our commitments go beyond business as usual. We have an aim to be among the leaders in biodiversity and multiuse solar, and we are taking science-based action on greenhouse gas emissions as part of our environmental stewardship goals. We prioritise social responsibility in how we work, through respecting human rights and engaging and investing in local communities.

In this role you will work closely with our Sustainability team and other stakeholders to support the delivery of our corporate sustainability commitments.

Duties and responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in the collection, management, and analysis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data to support sustainability reporting and performance tracking.
• ESG Information Requests: Support senior team members preparing responses to internal and external ESG information requests (e.g., bid/tender responses, disclosures to ratings agencies).
• Website Development and Maintenance: Execute the Global Head of Sustainability’s vision for the Sustainability page on the company’s intranet; monitor content on company’s external websites to ensure alignment with updated Sustainability reports and policies.
• Research: Research emerging regulations and sustainability standards, benchmarking against peers, and review of best practices to support the work of the Sustainability Team in delivering company policies and guidance.
• Policy Development Support: Assist in the development and implementation of sustainability policies and procedures.
• Training and Awareness: Support coordination of the development and delivery of internal sustainability training programs.
• Workshop Coordination: Assist in planning and organizing sustainability team workshops as well as deep dives and engagement sessions with other teams.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in a sustainability-related role, preferably within a corporate or consulting environment.
• Experience in corporate sustainability administration and coordination preferred.
• Knowledge of key sustainability concepts, including climate change, resource efficiency, circular economy, and social responsibility.
• Basic understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB and TCFD, and familiarity with ESG metrics and disclosures.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and present findings in a clear and actionable format.
• Demonstrable experience in producing high-quality, engaging reports and supporting content.
• Basic data literacy and some experience in collating and manipulating data, preferably sustainability data.

Work & General skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with a willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex sustainability concepts to various audiences.
• Fluent English is essential.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

Personal qualities

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Strong communication skills and strength in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Open-minded and creative, with a willingness to explore new ideas and approaches in sustainability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.