Global Sustainability Manager

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Sustainability Strategy & GovernanceExecute the global sustainability strategy and roadmap.Coordinate sustainability governance and accountability processes.Sustainability Reporting & PerformanceManage sustainability reporting and performance measurement.Ensure consistency of sustainability data and methodologies.Customer Sustainability SupportLead customer sustainability information and support requests.Support customer sustainability goals through credible sustainability insights.Product & Environmental Performance ProgramsCoordinate environmental footprint and sustainability performance programs.Support business application of sustainability performance information.Sustainability Capability DevelopmentBuild sustainability capabilities across regions and business functions.Strengthen sustainability ownership within operations and HSE.Sustainability Communications & PositioningDevelop sustainability communications and supporting materials.Support Rousselot's sustainability and circularity positioning globally.Coordinate execution of the global sustainability roadmap;Support annual sustainability planning and goal development;Manage sustainability governance processes and action plans;Facilitate sustainability alignment across business functions;Coordinate and facilitate the Sustainability Core Team and associated action plans;Support sustainability due diligence, onboarding and integration for acquisitions, jv’s and new facilities;Coordinate ESG reporting activities and data collection processes;Support development and management of sustainability KPIs;Coordinate sustainability performance reviews and dashboards;Support sustainability aspects of IPO readiness and disclosure activities;Establish and maintain sustainability reporting definitions, methodologies and data governance practices;Monitor emerging sustainability expectations from customers, markets, and industry stakeholders, particularly in regions driving global sustainability requirements;Support customer sustainability requests;Coordinate Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) activities;Support EcoVadis, Sedex, and other customer sustainability programs;Develop sustainability content and supporting materials;Develop standardized customer sustainability responses, supporting materials, and sustainability narratives;Coordinate sustainability initiatives related to energy, water, waste, carbon, and deforestation;Support integration of sustainability into business processes;Track progress of sustainability projects and action plans;Support sustainability activities for acquisitions, JV integrations, and new facilities.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Natural Resources, or related discipline;5-8 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, HSE, operations, or related disciplines;Experience with European sustainability regulations, customer expectations, reporting frameworks, and market requirements;Experience leading sustainability, ESG, environmental, compliance, operational excellence, or related projects;Strong understanding of European sustainability frameworks, customer expectations, and emerging regulatory trends affecting global manufacturing organizations;Strong organizational and planning skills;Strong written and verbal communication skills;Willingness to travel 30-40% of the time. Overseas trips may require travel during weekends.Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting ESG, sustainability, environmental, quality, or operational excellence programs;Experience with customer sustainability requirements, sustainability assessments, reporting frameworks, or sustainability ratings;Experience supporting customer sustainability initiatives, carbon footprint programs, or sustainability-related commercial engagements.Carbon Footprint or LCA programs;Preferred GRI, Sustainability reporting training, Carbon accounting training, ESG related certifications.Experience working in a global or multi-site organization.We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: of this job.Full timePosting Date: 2026-10-09