Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Specialist

Applied Intuition Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company seeks an ESG Specialist in London to advance its environmental and social governance initiatives. The role emphasizes sustainability reporting and collaboration with teams to enhance ESG practices. Ideal candidates for this position should have a relevant scientific degree and 2-5 years of experience in sustainability or related fields. Responsibilities include managing ESG data, drafting disclosures, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. A hybrid working arrangement and competitive perks are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday per year

On Site Gym

Free soft drinks

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or related roles.
• Experience in consulting or corporate settings preferred.
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updates for materiality, climate risk, and human rights/environmental due diligence.
• Draft disclosure text and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Help maintain audit-ready processes for ESG data management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or sustainability-related field

Job description

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Specialist

United Kingdom, London

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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 SIE’s ESG initiatives with a focus on sustainability reporting and the assessments that inform our ESG strategy and disclosures.

What You'll 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 We're Looking For

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or sustainability‑related field.
• 2–5 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.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adjust to evolving demands.
• Proven capability to handle several projects simultaneously, prioritize efficiently, and adjust to changing demands.
• Proven track record of working closely and building positive relationships with internal and external collaborators in a matrixed organization.
• 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

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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

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