Kienbaum - 25045 Sustainability Manager - Leading Global Chemicals Company
25045 Sustainability Manager - Leading Global Chemicals Company
Our client, an industrial holding company specializing in medium-sized companies across various industries, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals, is seeking a dynamic Sustainability Manager. The firm operates in multiple regions, with a decentralized structure allowing for independent operation of its business units while benefiting from strategic oversight.Sustainability and innovation are important to its mission, with a commitment to driving environmentally responsible practices across its diverse portfolio.
As the Sustainability Manager, you will play a critical role in implementing the firm’s sustainability initiatives across its global business units. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, your responsibilities will include developing and implementing sustainability strategies to ensure compliance with key regulations, such as the CSRD and CSDDD.You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, advancing projects that foster engagement and alignment with sustainability goals, with varying levels of maturity across business units.
This is a unique opportunity to shape sustainability practices within a growing, forward-thinking organization.
Location
Remote/Hybrid working is supported. The candidate must be already based in the Netherlands, Germany or Belgium and able to travel between these countries on occasion.
Ideal Candidate- Minimum 5 years working experience focused on sustainability.
- Proven track record of managing sustainability projects and improving sustainability practices.
- Strong experience with sustainability reporting, data analysis, and regulatory compliance (CSRD, ISSB, TCFD,GRI).
- Ability to work across a decentralized organizational structure, with varying levels of sustainability engagement.
- Experience in private equity-backed or consulting is a strong plus.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating across senior management and diverse departments.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate both big-picture and operational details.
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Self-starter capable of managing multiple tasks independently.
- Detail-oriented, particularly in sustainability reporting and compliance.
Fluent in English (German is a plus)
If you are interested, please apply via our website. Please submit your CV in English. Reference and diploma checks are standard part of the procedure; assessment, background checks and pre-employment screening may also be part of the procedure.
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