Sustainability Manager

Our client is a global innovator in building and industrial materials, transforming the way we design and build through advanced insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite solutions. With a deep commitment to sustainability, safety, and performance, they create products that make homes, buildings, and communities more resilient, energy-efficient, and sustainable, improving quality of life around the world. We’re looking for an Sustainability Expert to help drive our client’s ambitious sustainability agenda. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in operationalizing the Data Governance Framework across Operations, R&D, Procurement, and Risk Management, turning environmental strategy into a measurable impact. You’ll leverage data analytics, governance metrics, and regulatory expertise to ensure compliance, enable climate action, and embed sustainability into core business processes. This person will ideally be based near Chambery, France (near Lyon) but candidates can also be located in the Barcelona or Milan area. About the Role: Monitor evolving environmental laws and standards to ensure compliance and strategic alignment across regions. Translate global sustainability ambitions into actionable policies and performance-driven action plans across functions. Lead the collection, validation, and analysis of environmental data, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Conduct legal research on environmental regulations, aligning Planet KPIs with global science-based targets and local requirements. Develop and oversee environmental risk models to identify, monitor, and mitigate compliance and sustainability risks. Collaborate across functions and with external partners to integrate sustainability into business decisions using data-driven tools. Contribute to sustainability reporting (CSRD format), EcoVadis certification, and the broader Sustainable Development Report. Develop and deliver training programs on environmental regulations and sustainability practices Establish governance dashboards to track progress against objectives. Prepare and present reports on sustainability metrics and compliance status to senior management. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Environmental Policy, Law, or a related field. Certifications in environmental law, compliance, or sustainability are a plus 5 years of experience in environmental regulations and compliance. with deep understanding of international environmental laws Strong understanding of environmental laws, ESG reporting, and sustainability best practices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for driving real-world environmental impact Experience working in large complex organisations preferred. Excellent regulatory research, analytical, and communication skills Hands-on mentality and strong problem-solving skills Fluent in English Creative thinking mentality with eagerness to learn For further information on this position and for a confidential discussion about your career please contact: Sonali Kapoor Executive Search Associate Email: sonali.kapoor@pacific-international.com About Pacific International Executive Search: Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally. Diversity Statement: At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR

Posted Date: 10/30/2025