Sustainability Manager

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family.

Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment. From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change.
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Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family.

YOUR IMPACT

As Sustainability Manager you will:

• Serves as subject matter expert, and continuously develops insights and competence to proactively support the business.
• Liaises with all relevant company departments and business entities within the MSC Cargo Division to contribute to the progressive embedding of sustainability across the entire value chain.
• Provides strategic “thought and action” leadership on environmental and social impact to progress on the implementation of the strategic agenda with a focus on meeting non-financial reporting compliance requirements.
• Builds solid relationships with all different business entities, understands specific requirements(including stakeholders expectations) and supports team members in defining the most appropriate approach to execute the strategy and deliver the sustainability plan (including support on target definition and materiality analysis).
• Inspires and constantly engages with internal key stakeholders to ensure awareness on the sustainability evolving landscape and on emerging challenges related to the transport industry.
• Contribute to coordinating and overseeing cross-divisional projects and activities related to the implementation of the sustainability plan, with reference to social and environmental area in cooperation with the Sustainability Team members is also part of his/her responsibilities.
• Assists in the development and publication of the annual Sustainability Report and collaborate across departments and businesses entities to develop relevant contents and ensure consistency and performance on progress are addressed.
• Analyses the possible impacts of international legislation in the fields of environmental and social impacts on MSC business and specifically on the different business entities, understands and contributes to designing actions to comply with related regulatory requirements.
• Acts as point of contact for MSC within collaborative platforms, industry associations and other key stakeholders.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• University degree (Economics or equivalent, Master in Sustainability a plus), advanced degree valued.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant sustainability related fields and complex organizations.
• Subject matter expert in sustainability with a focus on environmental and social impact management.
• Sound project management skills and ability to deliver on-time and efficiently with multiple stakeholders in a global environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the EU sustainability-related regulatory landscape as well as other relevant international legislations.
• Consolidated experience in structuring plans, implementing strategies and aligning different business at global level, transportation industry a plus.
• International background and excellent language skills.
• Good intercommunication skills and ability to interact with high-ranking officers within complex organizations.
• Ability and experience to inspire and coordinate other professionals and work in cross-functional teams.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full Time.
• Permanent Role.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit is required.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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