Associate Sustainability Specialist (f/m/x)
About this role
Become part of Tanso and decarbonize industries with us.
What if the impact of your role extended beyond a job title?Not through marketing spin. Not through vague "purpose-driven" messaging. But through software that helps industrial companies understand, manage and actively reduce their environmental impact.
That's what Tanso is building. And it's one of the reasons people join us.
Why Tanso?
- Take Action in a Fast-Moving, High-Impact Environment. We move fast on sustainability because the urgency is real. That means decisions that matter, transparent processes, and the agility to navigate change.
- Challenge & Grow Through Ownership. Take ownership immediately, build expertise through hands-on experience, and leverage every available resource to achieve outsized impact.
- Foster Trust with Mission-Driven Collaborators. You'll join a team that prioritizes impact and each other. We give honest feedback, share credit, support each other when it matters, and hold high standards together.
- Embrace Responsibility & Drive Impact. Turn fragmented emissions data into actionable insights. Your work has immediate, visible impact - clearer decision-making and genuine momentum toward change.
- AI First-Mindset. We embrace cutting-edge technology to solve sustainability challenges. Push the boundaries of innovation and stay ahead of what's possible.
- Commitment to Performance & Excellence. We cultivate a high-performance culture where you thrive. Push yourself and others to excel, celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and raise the bar.
Your role
To support the maintenance and continuous improvement of our sustainability templates and customer enablement materials, we are looking for an Associate Sustainability Specialist (f/m/x).As an Associate Sustainability Specialist, you will maintain and align customer-facing content with regulatory developments.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain and continuously update ESG reporting templates in line with ESRS and VSME / VS standards.
- Support Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) data migration and historical emissions data uploads.
- Assist in the maintenance and improvement of emission factor databases.
- Independently create and manage customer-facing support materials, including handbook articles, news updates, blog posts, and Tanso Academy on-demand webinar content.
- Monitor and research regulatory developments through ongoing screening of relevant publications, websites, and industry updates.
- Provide direct customer support and assist internal teams with operational projects.
- Own and drive internal sustainability projects, such as double materiality assessments.
- Develop and improve process automation workflows, including AI-enabled solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Host internal enablement and upskilling sessions for Customer Success and Sales teams focused on ESG regulations and sustainability reporting developments.
Your profile
- Multiple internship experiences, including at least one in a business-related role
- Basic knowledge of CSRD / sustainability reporting and exposure to carbon footprinting & emission factors Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude)
- Strong communication & presentation skills
- Proactive with ownership mentality & willingness to learn
- Fluency in German & English (CEFR C1)
- Knowledge of GHG Protocol, ISO 14001/14064, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, ISSB, GRI
- Experience driving sustainability initiatives
What we offer
- A highly competitive compensation package with an attractive equity package to participate in Tanso's growth.
- Hybrid working model that combines the benefits of onsite collaboration with the flexibility needed.
- A company-contributed pension plan to support long-term financial security.
- Yearly budget to support ongoing professional development.
- Sponsored access to EGYM Wellpass to prioritize your wellbeing with thousands of options.
- Exclusive discounts that help you save on a wide range of everyday brands, services, and experiences.
Our team
We're a diverse group of people, and that diversity is what makes us great. We bring unique perspectives to everything we do and are always eager to learn from each other. We work in cross-functional teams to tackle ambitious challenges, actively seek feedback and be the best versions of ourselves.Contact us
About us
Tanso is an integrated sustainability software for carbon accounting and ESG data management. Our goal is to help manufacturing companies meet regulatory requirements and achieve their sustainability objectives.Tanso
Working at Tanso
Company at a glance
Tanso is the ESG and carbon accounting software that industrial companies in DACH rely on to stay competitive and compliant. The Tanso platform enables companies to meet customer requests and regulatory requirements in sustainability, ensuring data management to the highest standards through structured, audit-proof processes. Built specifically for producing companies, Tanso combines deep industrial carbon expertise with flexible data architecture that integrates seamlessly into the existing IT landscape.
The platform supports major regulatory frameworks including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, VSME, ISO 14064, EcoVadis, and SAQ 5.0, and features TÜV Rheinland-certified carbon accounting methodology. Developed and hosted in Germany, Tanso is trusted by over 300 industrial customers in carbon-intensive sectors such as automotive, mechanical engineering, food and chemicals to strengthen their competitive position in sustainability and ESG performance.
Top Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Equity package
- Hybrid working model
- Company-contributed pension plan
- Professional development budget
- EGYM Wellpass access
- Employee discounts
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