Grafton Recruitment is looking for a Sustainability Leader, and based in Madrid, fluent in english and spanish. Our client is a multinational appliance manufacturer.
Key Responsabilities:
Sustainability Strategy and Management
* Define and execute the company’s sustainability strategy
* Develop internal policies to meet regulatory requirements
* Identify key areas for improvement and action
* Coordinate with business areas to ensure sustainability requirements are met and to collect and track sustainability data.
* Collaborate with R&D teams to drive discussions and foster the development of sustainable products.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:
* Implement tools to comply with CSRD, carbon credits, carbon footprint, and CSDD regulations.
* Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability standards in all operating regions.
* Oversee the preparation of sustainability reports (GRI, SASB, CDP, etc.), including non-financial statements under CSRD / CSDD.
* Coordinate environmental and social audits.
* Coordinate certifications and international standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 50001, or B Corp, ensuring the process is carried out by the appropriate teams.
Stakeholder Relations and Corporate Culture:
* Monitor sustainability trends and requirements
* Identify and lead sustainability initiatives
* Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability into products and processes, including assisting Commercial in meeting customer sustainability requirements, helping Marketing develop sustainability data and communication, and supporting Procurement with CSDD compliance requirements.
* Represent the company at forums, conferences, and strategic partnerships on sustainability and ESG.
* Raise awareness and train employees on the importance of sustainability within the corporate culture
Innovation and Project Development
* Identify and lead sustainability projects, promoting renewable energy use, and optimizing industrial processes to reduce environmental impact
Required Profile
Education and Experience
* Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Sustainable Development, Circular Economy or similar.
* +3 years of experience in sustainability, corporate social responsibility or environmental management roles in industrial or manufacturing companies. Valuable if it comes from an ESG consultancy for the industry
* Knowledge of international sustainability regulations and frameworks (GRI, TCFD, SBTi, ESG).
* English level B2 – C1
Skills and Competencies
* Strategic thinking and global vision of sustainability.
* Ability to manage complex and multidisciplinary projects.
* Leadership and communication skills to influence different levels of the organization.
* Management of environmental impact analysis tools and carbon footprint evaluation.
* Ability to work in dynamic environments and with multicultural teams.