Climate Compliance Reporting & Strategy Advisor

About Flexport: 

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. 

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

The opportunity: 

Flexport’s Climate team’s mission is to help our clients decarbonize their global supply chains. We build products and programs that enable shippers to understand the emissions from their transportation activities, and opportunities they have to reduce the environmental impact of them.  Flexport as a company also has a role to play in understanding, and mitigating the impact of our own operations. The Climate Compliance Advisor will play a critical role in balancing the regulatory requirements with customer needs for Flexport’s own corporate reporting and environmental mitigation activities. You will lead the creation and management of a global sustainability reporting system, ensuring compliance with global regulations and meeting customer demands for transparent sustainability data and policies. This role will report to the Head of Climate.

You will:

• Ensure corporate reporting & compliance with sustainability regulations, including California SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act), SB 261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Act), and CSRD in the EU (as examples).


• Manage the process for third-party sustainability ratings such as SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis.


• Develop and maintain a standardized reporting package to meet customer demands for Flexport’s Corporate emissions data and climate-related risk disclosures.


• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability metrics (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) in alignment with GHG Protocol and relevant reporting requirements.


• Ensure data accuracy and audit-readiness for limited assurance requirements, particularly in jurisdictions like California and the EU.


• Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary data and implement improvement opportunities identified through regulatory frameworks and voluntary reporting standards.  This may include work related to social and governance requirements and policy development in addition to sustainability.


• Work cross functionally to develop the corporate roadmap for climate compliance, reporting and mitigation as well as provide knowledge support when needed to support development of our client facing climate products.

You should have: 

• 5+ years in sustainability reporting, compliance, or environmental management (experience in logistics/supply chain preferred).


• Strong knowledge of sustainability regulations, including EU CSRD, California SB 253 & SB 261, and emissions reporting standards.


• Expertise in GHG accounting, sustainability metrics, and data management systems.


• Strong analytical, project, communication, and data management skills.


• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment.


• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset, capable of balancing short-term customer needs with long-term compliance goals.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a  thriving multinational environment 


• Daily catered lunches incl. vegetarian options, breakfast, snacks and soft drinks available in our office on daily basis 


• Commute expenses: Flexport will cover  home-office commuting costs for employees living outside of Amsterdam


• 25 working days as vacation days based on full time employment.


• Health insurance: Flexport offers a collective health insurance plan including a basic package and any available additional packages. Your monthly premium is fully paid by Flexport. 


• A defined pension contribution scheme


• Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success.


• Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members


• Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child.