Sustainability Manager

Company Description

In 1987, Red Bull created not only a new product, but also a completely new product category - energy drinks. Today, Red Bull employs over 8,000 people in over 165 countries and sells over 6 billion cans annually. The world of Red Bull creates a space for people who want to be active, have their passions and want to develop. See what the difference is.

As a Sustainability Manager at our company, your mission is to creating, updating, and delivering short- and long-term local sustainability strategies, supporting the global strategy to achieve climate neutrality (including CO2 reduction).

Job Description

PLANNING & STRATEGY – “NET ZERO JOURNEY”

• Responsible for creating, updating, and delivering short- and long-term local sustainability strategies, supporting the global strategy to achieve climate neutrality (including CO2 reduction).

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Collaborate with the global sustainability team and other internal teams to develop and implement a sustainability program for Red Bull Sp. z o.o.

• Lead a local cross-functional working group to implement sustainability programs, policies, and procedures.

• Cooperate with the Red Bull communications team to ensure both internal and external communication regarding sustainability initiatives.

• Manage relationships with key external partners (e.g. industry Federation) to support Red Bull’s strategic goals.

• Work with Red Bull’s regulatory team to review current and future local legal requirements related to sustainability and inform both local and global stakeholders about key changes.

MONITORING LEGISLATIVE CHANGES

• Monitor changing regulations and ensure compliance.

• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to raise awareness of the business impacts and minimize risks.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for implementing sustainability projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Proactively manage projects and engage internal and external stakeholders to achieve sustainability goals.

REPORTING

• Ensure timely and high-quality reporting of results.

• Provide timely and accurate reporting of environmental data in accordance with legal guidelines.

• Collect sustainability indicators data and report as required to internal and external stakeholders, including global counterparts, senior management, clients, and regulatory authorities.

• Serve as an expert in compliance with emerging reporting requirements.

• Represent and communicate the sustainability strategy to senior management to increase integration and accountability as a key business success factor.

• Ensure carbon footprint reporting aligns with internal and external requirements (e.g., Climate Partner).

• Report on system data and government collection targets, collaborating with other members of the industry association (PFPZ).

TARGETS MANAGEMENT

• Timely and quality ESG reporting and any environmental data in accordance to legal guidelines.

Qualifications

At least 4 years of experience in a similar role.

Solid knowledge and passion for sustainability.

Proven track record in leading projects and managing/influencing cross-functional teams.

Ability to use program management skills innovatively and remain flexible as the role evolves.

Capacity to identify interdependencies across functions and facilitate collaboration.

Experience in establishing partnerships with suppliers, NGOs, and industry organizations.

Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to create internal and external networks.

Experience in developing, recommending, and implementing improvements to address challenges.

Expertise and experience in environmental and social sustainability in the food and beverage industry.

Experience working with facilities, events, and supply chain sustainability practices.

Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks related to sustainability requirements.

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