Sustainability and Environment Officer

Job Purpose

dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 34 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience.

As a Sustainability and Environment Officer, you will support the implementation of environmental policies and positions as they relate to the dnata Business, which includes all environment linked internal and corporate policies, performance reporting, stakeholder relationships, UAE / global regulatory policy challenges.

In This Role, You Will

• Support the department manager by participating in relevant forums, conducting research, and contributing to the advancement of dnata’s environmental agenda.
• Monitors and ensures timely implementation of environmental initiatives, while supporting the planning and execution of activities aligned with the Group’s environment and sustainability strategy.
• Review environmental data, maintains accurate databases and dashboards, and analyzes trends, anomalies, and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Collect and compiles data for voluntary and regulatory reporting requirements, including those arising from permits, legislation, and other governmental or environmental entities.
• Conduct environmental audits, communicates findings, and ensures timely resolution of identified issues.
• Facilitate orientation, awareness, and training programs by participating in project meetings, joint worksite sessions, and communication activities across dnata.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as operations, facilities, and procurement to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance environmental performance.
  
  

Qualification

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Hold a degree with 2 years of experience or A levels with 5 years of experience.
• Experience in relevant discipline such as Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management preferred.
• Have 2-3 years of experience in Environmental Management in a progressive capacity.
• Proficient ability to interpret and coordinate environmental data and monitoring activities.
• Proficient knowledge of key environmental principals regarding climate change, pollution control, waste management and resource management in order to evaluate environmental risks and opportunities.
• Computer and IT Literacy.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations and codes.
• Proficient communication skills, negotiation skills, writing skills.
  
  

Our services on the ground keep the world in the air. We’re one of the largest air services providers in the world, and you’ll find us in over 80 countries offering expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for people with imagination and creativity to join our team of more than 40,000 people. We want potential stars to help us deliver on the promises our customers make.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers