Regional ESG Sustainability Mgr

Job Description

Job Description:

Regional Sustainability Manager

Hybrid Paddington or Slough Based

What are we looking for?

At Mars we have a responsibility to create a more sustainable future by reducing our social and environmental footprint to create the world we want tomorrow where both our planet and people thrive. Sustainability at Mars encompasses social and environmental aspects and is a multiplier in Mars Snacking’s global strategy.

You will own Sustainability Program Management and will be accountable for assessing the business impact of legislation and Mars’ commitments. This is in regards to sustainability issues and creating strategies to respond to potential legislation and commitments to mitigate risks, but, also create opportunities for Mars Wrigley to demonstrate its leadership in these areas across the region.

You will accelerate impact and value creation from MARS Sustainability investments by defining and developing strategic partnerships along the value chain. This is a new role to Mars so a key aspect will be to define and implement a sustainability structure in a matrix organization and to embed sustainability capabilities and mindset within the organization. You will be part of the regional sustainability team and report to the Regional Sustainability Director.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Liaise with teams who carry out horizon scanning and relevant internal stakeholders to understand the likely or actual business impact of proposed/passed regulation
• Translate Mars and Mars Snacking global commitments into what it means for Mars Wrigley Europe, CEAB & Turkey
• Translate how to operationalize new regional sustainability related regulation within Mars Wrigley Europe, CEAB & Turkey
• Be an advisor to local and cluster teams on how to operationalize local sustainability related regulation
• Project manage critical impact programs – with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) as a priority as well other key pieces of legislation.
• Build and incorporate ‘design for sustainability’ capability across the enterprise. This would encompass packaging and product innovation/renovation as well as capital investments.
• Remain up to date about the latest sustainable innovations and solutions to advise the business in new approaches and technologies that Mars Wrigley should adopt to accelerate the business and our sustainability credentials.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.