Técnico/a de Sostenibilidad (ESG)

The core mission is to embed ESG criteria across Covirán's value chain, from logistics platforms to corporate decision-making. You will coordinate the internal sustainability committee and lead the identification of ESG hotspots throughout the organisation, analysing environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities to inform strategy. A significant part of the role is producing sustainability reports, ESG memories and regulatory reporting such as CSRD and ESRS, along with environmental footprint calculations. Day to day, this means ensuring compliance with applicable environmental and social regulations in food distribution, maintaining documentary traceability for audits and supplier requirements, and working with Quality and Food Safety, Occupational Risk Prevention, Logistics, Purchasing, People and Legal teams to integrate ESG criteria into their processes. You will also align ESG standards with public tender requirements and institutional agreements. Beyond reporting, you will drive concrete initiatives in environmental impact reduction, energy efficiency, circular economy and responsible waste management, and promote a sustainability culture in platforms and stores by supporting middle managers in adopting responsible practices. Collaboration with sector associations such as ASEDAS is also part of the role.

This position offers deep exposure to the full ESG reporting cycle in a regulated environment, from CSRD and ESRS requirements to environmental footprint methodologies. You will gain hands-on experience in preparing non-financial information that must withstand audits and be used in public tenders, which is a skill set in high demand across the food retail sector. Because Covirán is a cooperative with a large logistics and store network, you will learn how ESG criteria interact with food quality and safety, occupational risk prevention, purchasing and legal functions. Coordinating a sustainability committee and working with middle managers in distribution platforms will develop your ability to translate technical frameworks into operational practices. You will also build knowledge of sector-specific initiatives through collaboration with associations like ASEDAS, and gain insight into how a social economy company balances commercial and social objectives. The reporting and audit experience strengthens your credentials for senior ESG roles.

The ideal candidate has a university degree and at least five years of experience in sustainability, ESG or non-financial reporting roles, ideally within food distribution, retail, logistics or a related industry. Previous experience in non-financial reporting and ESG audits is explicitly required, so a track record of preparing CSRD or ESRS-aligned reports or coordinating audit processes will be valuable. Technically, you should be comfortable with environmental and social regulation applicable to the food distribution sector, ESG risk analysis, and the documentation and traceability requirements that audits and supplier requests demand. Familiarity with environmental footprint calculation and circular economy or waste management practices is likely to be valued given the role's scope. Soft skills matter here: a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement, the ability to work in a team, and the capacity to collaborate across departments such as Quality, Logistics, Purchasing and Legal. Since the role involves coordinating a committee and supporting middle managers in stores and platforms, clear communication and a practical, hands-on approach to sustainability are essential.

Your application should make the required five years of experience in similar functions unmistakable, and specifically highlight any non-financial reporting and ESG audit work you have done. Use concrete examples: which reports you prepared, which frameworks (CSRD, ESRS, GRI or similar) you applied, and what audit processes you supported. Because Covirán is a food distribution cooperative, showing familiarity with environmental and social regulation in retail or logistics will strengthen your case. In your cover letter, connect your experience to the role's dual focus on reporting and operational change. Mention any work you have done with cross-functional teams, committee coordination or middle-manager engagement, as these are central to the job. Acknowledging Covirán's cooperative model and its presence across Spain and Portugal shows you understand the context in which you would operate. For interviews, be ready to discuss how you identify ESG hotspots in a value chain, how you ensure documentary traceability for audits, and how you would encourage store and platform managers to adopt sustainable practices. Demonstrating a proactive, improvement-oriented attitude and a collaborative style will align well with the cooperative's values.

The role centres on integrating ESG criteria across a large food distribution value chain, with a strong emphasis on environmental impact reduction, energy efficiency, circular economy and responsible waste management. A major part of the work is non-financial reporting and regulatory compliance, particularly CSRD and ESRS, alongside environmental footprint calculation. This means the sustainability focus is both operational and disclosure-driven, ensuring that environmental and social performance is measured and communicated accurately. Social and governance aspects are also prominent: the job involves strengthening social commitment and ensuring compliance with social regulation, as well as aligning ESG standards with public tender requirements and institutional agreements. Collaboration with associations such as ASEDAS suggests engagement with sector-wide sustainability initiatives and policy developments. Because Covirán is a cooperative, the sustainability agenda is likely to include promoting a culture of responsibility among member retailers and employees in platforms and stores. The role therefore touches on stakeholder engagement and responsible business practices in addition to environmental reporting.

One challenge is balancing regulatory reporting demands with operational realities in a large, decentralised network of distribution platforms and stores. Gathering reliable ESG data across many locations and ensuring documentary traceability for audits requires persistence and strong coordination with colleagues who may not have sustainability as their primary responsibility. Another challenge is embedding ESG criteria into existing processes in Logistics, Purchasing, Quality and Legal without disrupting day-to-day operations. This demands diplomatic skills and the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance for middle managers in platforms and stores. The regulatory environment for non-financial reporting is evolving, with CSRD and ESRS requirements placing new expectations on companies. Keeping reporting accurate and audit-ready while also driving tangible environmental initiatives will require careful prioritisation and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

A typical day might start with reviewing documentation or data related to an ongoing ESG report or audit, followed by a meeting with the sustainability committee or with colleagues from Logistics, Purchasing or Quality to map ESG hotspots or integrate criteria into a process. You could spend time analysing environmental or social risks and preparing summaries for strategic decision-making. Later in the day, you might work on a specific initiative such as an energy efficiency measure or waste management improvement, coordinating with platform or store managers to support its adoption. Part of the week is likely dedicated to reporting tasks, ensuring traceability for audits, or preparing information for public tender requirements. Interaction with external associations like ASEDAS or other institutions may also feature, keeping the organisation informed of sector developments. The morning schedule (7:00 to 15:00) means the day is concentrated, with little disruption from evening commitments.

This role offers a strong platform for growth in ESG reporting and compliance, given the depth of CSRD and ESRS exposure and the audit-facing nature of the work. Success in coordinating the sustainability committee and delivering regulatory reports could position you for more senior sustainability management roles within Covirán or the wider food distribution sector. The cross-functional nature of the job provides visibility across Logistics, Purchasing, Quality and Legal, which can open lateral moves into areas such as quality management, procurement or corporate strategy. Working with sector associations like ASEDAS also builds a network beyond the company. As Covirán continues its national and international expansion, there may be opportunities to take on broader sustainability responsibilities, such as leading environmental footprint projects or shaping the cooperative's sustainability strategy across Spain and Portugal.

The main internal stakeholders include the sustainability committee, which you would coordinate, and colleagues in Quality and Food Safety, Occupational Risk Prevention, Logistics, Purchasing, People and Organisation, and Legal. You would interact with them to gather data, integrate ESG criteria into processes and ensure compliance, often requiring persuasion and clear communication. Middle managers in distribution platforms and stores are also key stakeholders, as you support them in adopting sustainable practices. Externally, you would engage with suppliers and external parties during audits and tender processes, and with sector associations such as ASEDAS to stay informed and represent Covirán's interests. Institutional stakeholders may include public bodies involved in tenders or agreements. The role therefore requires managing relationships across a wide range of profiles, from operational staff to external partners, always with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.