Global Head of Environment

Join us as the Global Head of Environment and lead the charge in shaping our environmental strategy across 400 factories worldwide. In this pivotal role youll ensure full compliance with regulations while driving efforts to reduce our environmental footprint and advance our sustainability goals. Working closely with senior leadership youll integrate environmental priorities into our corporate strategy enhance our reputation in the construction chemicals industry and oversee compliance risk management and continuous improvement in environmental performance.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact by overseeing compliance managing risks and guiding our sustainability journey!

This role can be based anywhere in Europe where Sika has its operation.

Our goals Your path

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive environmental strategy aligned with the companys overall business objectives considering the requirements as per the double materiality assessment. Provide strategic direction on environmental matters to the executive team and board of directors.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all international national and local environmental laws and regulations across all facilities. Monitor and report on regulatory changes and their potential impact on the business. Support and take an active role in the implementation of CSRD and EU Taxonomy with regards to environmental matters.

Sustainability Initiatives: Lead the development and execution of sustainability programs aimed at reducing the companys carbon footprint waste and water usage. Promote the adoption of renewable energy sources and sustainable raw materials. Contribute to the TCFD and TNFD frameworks with related mitigation activities.

Environmental Management Systems (EMS): Oversee the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 or equivalent environmental management systems across all sites. Ensure consistent application of EMS standards and practices globally. Coordinate all aspects of pollution control waste management recycling environmental health conservation and renewable energy

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate environmental risks associated with the companys operations. Develop and implement emergency response plans for environmental incidents.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish KPIs and metrics to monitor environmental performance together with the ESG Controlling team. Prepare and present environmental performance reports to stakeholders including investors customers and regulatory bodies.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including regulatory agencies nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the community. Acting as a champion for environmental issues within the organization and build up an internal network of experts.

Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on environmental policies procedures and best practices. Foster a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications :

Your expertise Our strength

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience in global manufacturing or specialty chemicals industry
• Proven track record of successfully managing environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives in a large complex organization.
• Indepth knowledge of international environmental regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and crossfunctional teams.
• Proficiency in environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI CDP CSRD etc.).
• Understanding of environmental requirements under the CSRD and EU Taxonomy
• Ability to travel 20% (globally)

Additional Information :

Building Trust Every Day

• The chance to bring new ideas interesting areas for development and taking responsibility early on are some of the key factors that drive Sikas pioneering spirit
• For such a large company we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decisionmaking processes

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