Global Sustainability Director

Our company

Archroma is a global diversified leader in specialty chemicals with operations in 42 countries, including 35 sites, all certified to ISO management system standards. With the industry’s broadest product portfolio, we serve many of the world’s top companies in textiles, packaging and paper, paints and coatings. Headquarter in Pratteln, Switzerland, our team of more than 4,000 passionate professionals offers industry-leading expertise in manufacturing, technical support and innovation around the globe.

Archroma is paving the way to a more sustainable future and is recognized as an industry leader in the development and delivery of sustainable solutions by our customer base. We are known for our advancements in processing technologies and for the introduction of innovative tools that further support partners to save resources while improving productivity and efficiency. Archroma operates as two distinct divisions, our Textile Effects division serving the textile industry with innovative and differentiated products and the Packaging Technologies (PT) division which offers unique, sustainable chemistry to the paper, packaging, construction and paints & coatings industries. The Archroma PT division is the only pure play global paper, packaging and coating chemicals producer focused specifically on the needs of these markets with products spanning from process and aesthetic chemicals to functional chemicals. We are committed to enabling our customers to achieve their business and environmental targets and this is at the heart of everything we do.

Archroma is owned by SK Capital, a New York-based private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors. SK Capital’s portfolio companies generate revenues of approximately $16.0 billion annually.

Our peopleOur people have a rich tradition of working alongside our customers as long-term partners and trusted advisors, developing tailored solutions that help customers deliver business success. The diversity of our workforce combined with a commitment to a performance-driven and collaborative culture means our people display a passion and commitment to excellence and innovation that is unmatched. Our people create specialized productsolutions that deliverunique economic and environmental benefitsto our customers which formsthe basis of our long-standing customer relationships. Our people are proud to be part of the journey of leading our industry towardsa more sustainable future for our customersand markets...It’s in our nature!

Global Sustainability Director – Packaging Technologies

Reports to :

VP Marketing, Innovation & Sustainability- PTLocation :

Spain or Germany

Position Summary :

The Global Director of Sustainability is responsible for supporting product sustainability initiatives globally and representing PT at the corporate sustainability council. S / he will develop the strategy to create competitive advantage for our paper & packaging solutions to generate business results. S / he will work closely with the VP Marketing, Innovation & Sustainability as well as the region and sub region leaders and the corporate sustainability director to ensure plans for product development, commercial launch, and organic sales growth are connected, cohesive, and supported by credible sustainability messaging. S / he will serve as a sustainability resource to the commercial and innovation teams - supporting customer initiatives, consulting on customer sustainability matters, and engaging with customers and other external stakeholder groups.A results oriented, collaborative and diplomatic problem solver, the Global Director of Sustainability thrives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. S / he monitors evolving policy and regulations, voluntary industry initiatives, competitive threats, and customer / consumer packaging preferences, making recommendations, and driving projects to continually strengthen our product position. S / he is a skilled communicator who develops strong relationships and concisely conveys complex data, insights and product sustainability attributes to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholder audiences. This position requires the ability to work independently and the initiative and drive to achieve goals and business results.

Partner with VP Marketing, Innovation & Sustainability to define, develop, and lead strategic initiatives to expand and / or defend Archroma product sustainability and market positions and identify required data to support product sustainability claims.Partner with the product innovation team to further integrate design for the environment principles in the innovation process (including raw material selection and qualification), improve the environmental profile of Archroma solutions, and develop data-based sustainability proof points in advance of product commercialization.Work with PT and Corporate ESG councils to conduct environmental assessments / modeling of Archroma products and competing materials, including life-cycle assessments, circularity analyses, and other PCF calculations. Work with PT and Corporate ESG councils to develop KPIs, dashboards and visual communication tools for product sustainability performance evaluation.Become go-to resource for PT commercial teams and customers on Archroma product sustainability questions and corporate sustainability program, engaging support of corporate sustainability director where necessary. Support commercial teams with customer sustainability conversations and provide sustainability insights to customers as applicable to advance shared sustainability goals. Support completion of customer sustainability questionnaires.Partner with the Marketing organization to develop and conduct training to increase commercial team knowledge and comfort in communicating corporate and product sustainability performance with customers and support addressing customer requests for product sustainability information, develop sales enablement content and trainingMonitor external environment to identify emerging product sustainability trends, regulations, or voluntary initiatives that present potential opportunities or threats to Archroma. Understand and translate potential impact of upcoming legislation or external stakeholder pressures on product sales and work with internal teams to advance initiatives to capitalize on opportunities or address threats as appropriate.Engage with and represent PT at external sustainability associations (4 Evergreen, Alliance, Packaging Europe)Engage with external product labeling organizations (e.G. H2R, SPC) and advise product teams on suitable labeling that can be used to certify and promote its products (e.G. compostable, recyclable, etc.)Support corporate Sustainability director with production and publication of annual sustainability report, representing PT businessInform other external product sustainability communications (e.G. social media posts, product literature, and customer messaging and presentations, etc.) to proactively promote Archroma Solutions.Provide content and perspective in support of sustainability communications.Benchmark sustainability performance for competitor products as input for positioning Archroma products and for new product development strategyOther duties and tasks as assigned.

The Following Is Required for This Role

Must have a passion for sustainability and a continuous learning mindset.Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Packaging Engineer, or other Sustainability-related degree, Product Design, Product Management, Materials Science, or similar field, or 5-7 years experience in similar role in lieu of said degrees.5 years’ experience in product sustainability or similar roles with increasing responsibilityFlexible self-starter with strong work ethic, positive outlook, and solid collaboration skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, make decisions, operate independently, and work effectively under pressure to achieve program goals.Ability to grasp complex, interconnected workstreams, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and project management skills, including the ability to manage scope and contain risks.Comfortable collaborating and partnering across business functions and global regions and engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders, present to executive teams, and tailor messaging to audience needs.Familiar with design and use of life-cycle assessment analyses for evaluating and communicating product sustainability performanceProficient in MicrosoftExcel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePointAble to travel(~30% time)Familiar with scope 1, 2, and 3 and PCF methodologies.Familiarity with using product circularity assessment frameworks.

The Following is preferred For This Role

Knowledge of packaging sector sustainability issues and evolving regulations that impact packaging,Experience in developing messaging for corporate and product level sustainability attributes that resonate with target markets / customers.Experience conducting life-cycle assessment analyses for evaluating and communicating product sustainability performance.Experience with Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting methodology (specifically, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 GHG accounting) and application to product carbon footprint analysesExperience with analytical and dashboarding software such as Microsoft Power BI, or other graphics / dashboard tools

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