Director Sustainability Western Europe

Location:Nemours OfficeAt Sibelco, we advance life through materials.For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.Are We the Perfect Match?At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.Job Description:The Director Sustainability will manage sustainability activities for the sub‑region Western Europe (France, Spain, and Portugal), ensuring our legal and social license to operate, as well as the objective reporting of environmental and sustainability programs, risks, compliance, and other sustainability impacts. The Director Sustainability will also be actively involved in permitting and land‑related matters in France.

In addition, this role will be part of the Global Sustainability Centre of Excellence, contributing subject‑matter expertise to develop and implement global programs and to define global standards.

ResponsibilitiesSub-region:Manage sustainability activities in the sub-region to ensure activities are performed according Sibelco’s standards. It concerns obtaining environmental and mining permits, managing land, conducting environmental studies, engaging with communities, budgeting, etc.. You will also be actively involved in permitting and land files in the base country France.

• Be the direct manager of the Sustainability Specialists (5) in the sub-region and partner closely with the sub-regional leadership team.
• Identify, manage and monitor risks and opportunities in the sub-region in scope.
• Ensure effective reporting on global KPI’s, projects and programs.

Centre of Excellence:

• As member of the global centre of excellence, contribute to develop and implement global environmental or community engagement programs for the Group and improve sustainability performance in area of expertise.
• Act as a business partner to other functions for their area of expertise.

Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in sustainability/environmental management or a similar field.
• Experience working with governments, authorities, communities.
• Experience with ESG strategy, ESG/Sustainability reporting (e.g. GRI, SASBI, etc.), environmental management (air, water, waste, etc.), community engagement.
• Solid knowledge of environmental law.
• Native French and proficient in English. Other languages are an asset.

Overview of responsibilities:

• Manage sub-region

Manage sustainability activities in sub-region in scope to ensure activities

are performed according Sibelco’s standards (e.g. activities related to legal

and social licenses to operate, land management, etc.).

• Be the manager of the sustainability managers/specialists and

maintain a close collaboration.

• Ensure up to date knowledge about risks, issues, opportunities,

sustainability impacts and escalate to global organization (CoE).

• Manage priority sustainability projects in the sub-region
• Maintain close relation and partner with the VPs Operations of the

sub-region to ensure the license to operate in the sites.

• Support the VP sustainability to implement global projects and M&A if requested.
• Identify resource needs.
• Conduct performance management for local sustainability managers/specialists of sub-region(s) in scope.
• Steer and follow up sustainability related budgets in close collaboration with the VPs Operations and Cluster Directors.
• Compliance & Risk Management:

Manage and monitor the probability of a perceived threat or opportunity

and its impact on the objectives related to PPP (People, Profit, Planet)

and/or ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance).

• Pro-actively follow up action plans to resolve issues, risks and/or

improve performance

• Collaborate with the CoE
• Reporting & KPIs:

Ensure effective reporting on global KPI’s, projects and programs.

• Ensure timely, transparent and objective reporting of sub-region in

scope.

• Track progress of KPIs in sub-region in scope and signal any issues.
• Collect and consolidate all relevant data provided by the sustainability managers/specialists and perform a quality check of the data.
• Analyse and report on project/program progress
• Expertise and operational effectiveness:

Improve sustainability performance in area of expertise

• Pro-actively follow up legislation of own area(s) of expertise to ensure up to date knowledge.
• Keep track of development/innovation in area(s) of expertise and provide updates.
• Organize and disseminate information
• Learn from incidents, best practices etc.

Act as a business partner to other functions for their area of expertise.Employee Type:PermanentWhy Join Us?Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.How To ApplyFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Facebook to learn more about life at Sibelco. Submit your application in the Apply option.

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