Sustainability Specialist

Hello!

Welcome to our team, here you will be able to share your knowledge, your expertise and develop yourself in the most inspiring way. We create and we learn from our mistakes by evolving every day. Our company is growing fast, this will challenge yourself to face international and unexpected situations on a daily basis. Are you ready to be challenged?

Who we are

Quadpack is a global manufacturer and provider of packaging solutions for beauty brand owners. With offices in Europe, Asia, USA and Australia and a strategic network of manufacturing partners and a culture integrated with more than 25 different nationalities. We develop and manufacture personalised standard packaging as well as customised/bespoke packs, for prestige, masstige, and mass-market customers, with specialist divisions dedicated to skincare, make-up and fragrance sectors.

The mission of this role

We are looking for someone who has the enthusiasm and creativity to be hands on in data collection but also loves using data to create models and scenarios to help improve our sustainability impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection, analysis, and validation of environmental and social data to support target setting, performance tracking, and sustainability reporting, including the Annual Sustainability Report, CSRD/ESRS, B Corp, EcoVadis, and CDP.

• Strengthen data quality, traceability, and internal controls, supporting audit and assurance processes and continuous improvement of sustainability reporting.
• Support the implementation of sustainability targets and roadmaps across departments, identifying opportunities to improve environmental and social performance.
• Monitor evolving sustainability regulations and support the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), including packaging assessments and the development of compliance action plans.
• Support the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements and prepare for Digital Product Passport (DPP) developments, coordinating with relevant business functions.
• Improve the quality and coverage of carbon footprint data, supporting GHG reporting and alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
• Drive sustainability initiatives across the business, developing communication and training activities and advising departments on sustainability priorities and action plans.
• Connect sustainability objectives with business needs and commercial opportunities, contributing to sustainable innovation, product differentiation, customer engagement, and business growth.

Requirements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability Management, Environmental Science, Circular Economy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Governance, Climate Change, Sustainable Finance, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating sustainability reporting, with knowledge of GRI Standards and CSRD/ESRS requirements.
• Experience with sustainability assessment, certification, and disclosure frameworks such as EcoVadis, B Corp, CDP, and Sedex.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, validate, and interpret complex sustainability data and translate findings into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Understanding of sustainability regulations, particularly the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different functions.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in sustainability management, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance
• Fluency in English and French.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the packaging, plastics, cosmetics, or consumer goods industry.
• Experience with carbon footprint calculations and GHG emissions data, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, CO₂-equivalent metrics, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
• Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements, particularly for plastics and packaging.
• Familiarity with Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements and developments.
• Experience conducting or coordinating Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) studies.
• Additional proficiency in Spanish and/or German.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disability. None of this gets in the way of hiring and retaining the best people.