Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations - and that's exactly what you can do joining us.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. You will become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You will also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Position overview

At allnex, sustainability is at the heart of our long-term strategy. As a Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in driving significant sustainability improvements across our global network. You will support and guide teams in achieving our ambitious 2030 and 2050 sustainability commitments while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, including CSRD, and advancing key sustainability priorities such as decarbonization, circularity, and sustainable products.

This is a global role that requires strong collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, R&D, PSRA, Commercial, and Leadership teams to accelerate sustainability performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Position reports into Head of Sustainability and can be located in any of allnex EMEA locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of allnex's Sustainability Program across the global operations network, driving climate, circularity, and sustainable product initiatives.
• Track, maintain, and continuously improve the Scope 1 and Scope 2 decarbonization roadmap to achieve 2030 emissions reduction targets and support climate neutrality ambitions by 2050.
• Maintain the global greenhouse gas inventory and calculation methodologies for Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions in line with GHG Protocol requirements, auditor expectations, and evolving regulations.
• Support the development of business cases for sustainability investments, including decarbonization projects, energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy programs, waste reduction, and water management projects.
• Manage and further develop the global ISCC PLUS Mass Balance Program, ensuring certification compliance, governance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support the development and commercialization of sustainable raw materials and product solutions.
• Support product sustainability initiatives, including product carbon footprint calculations, sustainability assessments, customer sustainability requests, and product claim validation.
• Lead or contribute to strategic sustainability projects related to substances of concern, sustainable solvents, green building blocks, wastewater improvements, and engineering sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor sustainability regulations, industry standards, market trends, and emerging technologies to maintain best-in-class sustainability practices.
• Increase sustainability awareness across the organization through training, stakeholder engagement, presentations, and collaboration with global teams.

Required skills and experience

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an operational or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated interest and involvement in sustainability initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to capital investment projects, business case development, and sustainability-related projects.
• Strong change management and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop standards, procedures, and structured approaches.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to balance long-term strategy and operational execution.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-evolving sustainability landscape.
• Fluency in English.

We offer

• The opportunity to make a direct impact on allnex's global sustainability journey and long-term environmental commitments.
• A highly visible role with exposure to global operations and senior leadership.
• The chance to work on innovative sustainability projects focused on decarbonization, circular economy, renewable resources, and sustainable products.
• A collaborative and international work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The ability to contribute to meaningful projects that create lasting value for the business, customers, and communities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package based on experience.

Please be informed that allnex conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.