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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. Corporate Social Responsibility
  4. ACCOR

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Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

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REF5129T

Sustainability Strategy & Transformation Officer (M/F/X)

Region

Accor HQ


Company Description

At Accor, we go beyond being a global leader in hospitality — we embrace diversity, creativity, and individuality. Join us as you are and find a role that resonates with your personality and aspirations.

We are committed to helping you grow and learn every day. We ensure that your work has meaning, empowering you to explore endless possibilities throughout your journey with us.

At Accor, you are the author of your own story, and together, we can reinvent the future of hospitality.

Our teams, known as Heartists®, embody the very best of hospitality. Our ambition is to deliver personalized, memorable, and sustainable experiences for our guests.

Here, we are redefining the way people travel across each of our 5,500 hotels, connecting closely with our 100 million guests in 110 countries.
Discover the life that awaits you at Accor Careers: https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, and dare to challenge the status quo.
#BeLimitless


Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Vision & Roadmap: support the definition of the Group’s ESG vision. Translate strategic ambitions into a high-level roadmap and priorities and prepare documentation for top management.
  • Governance & Coordination: help coordinate ESG priorities across region & brands and facilitate internal ESG governance, especially the Sustainability leader’s network.
  • Brand Engagement: collaborate with region & brands sustainability teams to integrate ESG into brand strategies; support them in promoting sustainability-driven innovation and storytelling.
  • Advocacy & Partnerships: promote ESG partnerships and operationalize existing ones across the organization to ensure they are leveraged at scale and broadly benefit the Group. Contribute to advocacy efforts including lobbying, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Market Intelligence: conduct market watch and benchmarking, provide insights from peers, alliances & competitors to inform strategic decisions. Stay alert to key market information (competitors closing, financial information, etc.). Regulatory Monitoring: track key ESG-related regulations and assess their impact for ACCOR.
  • Internal sustainability network animation: contribute to the animation and support the sustainability leaders’ network. Foster collaboration, knowledge & best practices sharing, prepare weekly SteerCos, etc.

Qualifications

With a Master's degree (business school, political science, or engineering), you speak fluent English and have:

  • At least 4 to 5 years of experience, including time spent in a consulting firm or corporate role focused on sustainability strategy, ESG governance, or transformation.
  • Strong expertise in ESG frameworks and standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, CSRD, ESRS).
  • Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and animate internal networks.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, including advocacy, partnerships, and public affairs.
  • Solid understanding of sustainability trends, regulatory landscapes, and benchmarking practices.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and impactful ESG messaging.
  • Experience working in international environments and managing multi-regional priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

Why Join Accor?

Accor dares to make an impact:

On the world:

  • A strong corporate culture focused on developing our 300,000 talents.

  • A continuous improvement approach to reduce the environmental impact of digital across all our projects.

On your career:

  • Support to help you balance your personal and professional life.

  • Customizable work environments.

  • Individually and collectively tailored training and career development paths.

  • A workplace that values diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and personalities.

  • Adaptability to specific needs, including those of people with disabilities.

And also:

  • ALL – Heartist® Program: Unforgettable stays and experiences across all Accor properties and partners.

  • Heartist® for Good Program: Get involved with a charity of your choice (1 paid day per year dedicated to volunteering).

  • Social and Economic Committee (CSE): Financial support for your cultural and sports activities.

  • Sustainable Mobility Package: Up to €700 or 50% reimbursement of the Navigo public transport pass.

  • Meal vouchers worth €10.

  • Health insurance 50% funded by Accor, with no extra cost for dependent coverage.

  • Attractive working conditions with collaborative spaces, in-house dining, relaxation areas, and fitness facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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Let your passion shine

We take pride in promoting heartfelt hospitality with a French Zest, valuing passion, excellence and emotional intelligence. We pioneer a committed and sustainable approach to luxury, encouraging openness and inclusivity. We value new encounters with colleagues and guests from all horizons with a goal of creating a distinctive culture together.

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