Global Sustainability Director

Position Summary:

As our Sustainability director, you will support our business to develop and implement strategies and programmes which will help us achieve our commitments and targets related to social programs and climate change. This position will report directly to the VP Sustainability and EHS. This position will also play a key role in the development of our public reporting programs which includes CDP, our sustainability and annual reporting as well our UN Global Compact reporting. As part of our Environmental Health and Safety team, you will play an important role in supporting our operations globally.

This position will have a voice in shaping and helping to develop the organizations understanding of the future trends and issues that will mean most to our business, clients, and stakeholders that we serve. As Sustainability Director, you will focus on building and operationalizing TI Fluid Systems (“Group”) corporate global sustainability and ESG programs which are committed to measuring and reducing the Groups environmental impact and implementing best practices across all three pillars of ESG. The successful candidate will also be responsible for collating, managing, and analyzing data to support sustainability reporting against multiple ESG frameworks and regulations and will function as the subject matter expert of ESG and sustainability. The Sustainability Director will provide leadership to, and support a cross functional team which will include coaching, mentoring, and professional development. May be asked to travel on a limited basis not expected to exceed 10% of your time.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Complete public and customer disclosures in a variety of different frameworks and platforms
• Support the development of our sustainability and annual reporting initiatives. Work with the team to develop the thematic design, content, and drafting, of the Groups annual sustainability report
• Manage external ESG reporting and disclosure activities and ensures means to increase information transparency, relevance, and quality
• Implement best practices in areas of corporate, ethical, and social responsibility and address any issues arising
• Identify gaps in our sustainability and environmental, social and governance performance and create ambitious, credible and measurable action plans to address these.
• Deliver issue-specific strategies for the organization on sustainable supply chain engagement and development, transition planning, modern slavery, and biodiversity.
• Work with the team to assure compliance to new sustainability related regulations and requirements affecting the organization
• Promote and raise awareness across the business of the impact of emerging sustainability issues
• Work to continually adapt and improve as well as advise on, influence, and implement the Groups Corporate Sustainability and ESG strategy
• Track the company’s progress for each ESG initiative and report such to senior leadership on a regular basis
• Support the Groups corporate sustainability program including budget process and roadmap development
• Develop corporate sustainability & ESG capabilities and increase the Groups expertise with regards to Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon accounting practices, Product Carbon Footprint, and Life Cycle Analysis.
• Responsible for identifying, advising on, and mitigating regulatory risks related to global sustainability & ESG laws and regulations, such as the EU CSRD , CBAM, TCFD, TNFD and CS3D
• Drive and manage global ESG program governance forums and mechanisms to ensure regular and effective cross-functional coordination, communication, and visibility
• Lead corporate reporting and disclosure activities (e.g., CDP, Ecovadis, NCQ, Manufacture 2030)
• Drive implementation and integration of technologies, systems and tools to foster ESG data collection streamlining efforts for the Group
• Manage external consultants and supporting relationships with membership-based organizations
• Provide training and regular communications to the Group to both educate on sustainability best practices and drive a culture of sustainability within the Group

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and independently in a time-sensitive, thorough, detail-oriented, and well-organized manner.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and leadership skills, including, but not limited to: planning, problem-solving and decision making.
• Ability to interact well with people of all ages, skill sets, and diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sustainability challenges and opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of best-in-class sustainability, sourcing and procurement practices.
• Ability to interpret and implement ESG frameworks and regulations.
• Strategically minded, and commercially astute with a proven capacity to translate information and ideas into actionable plans.
• Internal partnership skills and the experience working across multiple teams in a large organization, align goals, and develop executable plans.
• Proven experience designing meaningful goals and KPIs against which to measure sustainability performance.

Experience Requirements:

• 10 years experience in the sustainability field working for a multinational company
• Experience of working across a global operation and effective applying a strategic improvement programs
• Proven track record implementing strategic sustainability initiatives and programs.

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:

• Valid drivers’ license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer or desk for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid working environment, expected to be on-site 3 days per week and diligently work from home 2 days a week.

Education: