Sustainability Manager

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate and handle global sustainability reporting in compliance with applicable standards, guidelines and frameworks (e.g. GRI, CDP, Eco Vadis, Co P UN Global Compact, CSRD, TCFD, SBTi)
• Work with external auditors and consultants to verify sustainability data and ensure it aligns with accepted standards
• Support the sustainability and corporate communications teams in preparing content for the company’s sustainability website, reports, and investor communications
• Stay current on evolving sustainability reporting regulations, trends, and standards, ensuring the organization remains compliant and competitive
• Analyse and review quarterly and annual environmental data at the corporate level and create transparency regarding KPI performance
• Develop and maintain data systems for tracking environmental performance metrics, conducting sustainability audits, and analyzing sustainability KPIs to support decision-making
• Support in increasing internal engagement, awareness and commitment to sustainability through ideation campaigns, communication on activities / initiatives, training, exchange between sites and sites / global
• Engage closely with key global customers to explain our sustainability strategy, follow up on their requests and respond to their individual queries and needs
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., material development, procurement, HR) and external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, customers) to drive sustainability initiatives
• Support in reducing supply chain emissions through e.g. scope 3 emissions assessments, product carbon footprints, life cycle assessments, eco-design
• Launch environmental programs and lead teams to e.g. minimize waste, responsible use of resources, initiate renewable energy assessment

Our requirements

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, corporate social responsibility or a related field
• Expertise in ESG reporting frameworks, carbon footprint management, and global sustainability regulations
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment
• Passionate about sustainability and social responsibility
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Proficient in German and English (every additional language is a plus)