Environmental, Social, and Governanc

OneStop ESG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech entertainment firm in London is seeking an ESG Specialist. The role involves advancing ESG initiatives, focusing on sustainability reporting and assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a hybrid working model, a discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, and 25 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday per year

On-site gym

Free soft drinks

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or related roles.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist with materiality updates and ESG data management.
• Draft disclosure text and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Monitor evolving ESG reporting standards and improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today, were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStation4VR, PlayStation5, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Role Overview

As SIE grows and evolves, we aim to build impact in gaming and beyond, addressing environmental and social challenges and helping preserve the planet for future generations. Our purpose is to:

• Forge a path ahead.
• Turn our intentions into action.
• Do the right things and do them well.

We are currently seeking an ESG Specialist to join us in our London office. In this role, you will contribute to advancing SIEs ESG initiatives with a focus on sustainability reporting and the assessments that inform our ESG strategy and disclosures.

What Youll Be Doing

As the ESG Specialist you will work closely with the Director of ESG and internal collaborators to ensure robust processes and high-quality disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updates for materiality, climate risk, and human rights/environmental due diligence through research, data collection, collaborator engagement, and coordination with third parties.
• Contribute to drafting disclosure text, gathering and validating data, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Help establish and maintain audit-ready processes for ESG data management and reporting, including tracking key performance indicators and ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Work with internal data owners and teams to align on reporting requirements and timelines.
• Contribute to internal and external communications on sustainability topics (e.g., intranet updates, newsletters, report content, and website updates) to keep employees and collaborators informed and engaged.
• Monitor evolving ESG reporting standards and frameworks to ensure compliance and adherence to guidelines.
• Find opportunities to improve ESG processes and reporting efficiency.

What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate is analytical, meticulous, and adaptable, someone who can learn quickly and thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Bacheloregree in a relevant scientific or sustainability-related field.
• 2 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or related roles consulting or corporate experience preferred. Experience in the technology, gaming, or entertainment industries is a plus.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., ISSB, SASB, TCFD, CSRD) and sustainability regulations.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and adjust to evolving demands.
• Proven capability to handle several projects simultaneously, prioritise efficiently, and adjust to changing demands.
• Proven track record of working closely and building positive relationships with internal and external collaborators in a matrixed organisation.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Free soft drinks
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Location London, England, United Kingdom

Work Type Full Time

Salary Salary not disclosed