Director of Sustainability

Graham Packaging Company • West Hempfield Township, PA

4d • $145,100 - $217,700

About The Position

As the Director of Sustainability, you will spearhead our sustainability efforts, shaping and executing a strategic vision that aligns with Graham Packaging’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role is ideal for a proven leader with a strong track record of success in driving sustainability initiatives within a corporate environment. You will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive sustainability strategies, oversee sustainability reporting, and guide cross-functional teams to achieve Graham’s ambitious sustainability goals. This role calls for a smart, articulate, and collaborative leader who can make an immediate and significant impact on our sustainability performance.

Requirements

• Sustainability Leadership: A visionary leader with a proven track record in sustainability, capable of inspiring teams and driving change across the organization.
• GRI and Sustainability Reporting Expertise: Experience in GRI and other sustainability reporting frameworks, with a deep understanding of how to effectively communicate sustainability performance to various stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across departments to integrate sustainability into all areas of the business.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong business judgment with the ability to balance sustainability goals with the need to drive profitable growth.
• Change Management: Experience in leading long-term change processes, building commitment to sustainability initiatives, and tracking progress against established goals.
• Ethical Integrity and Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrates high ethical standards and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across global operations.
• Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs): Previous experience in the development and analysis of Life Cycle Assessment
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a customer-facing sustainability role with increasing levels of responsibility
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Sustainability) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision for Sustainability: Support and execute a strategic vision for sustainability within Graham Packaging, ensuring our leadership in sustainable practices within the packaging industry.
• Collaborative Strategy Development: Partner with other division leaders to implement a well-coordinated sustainability strategy that integrates seamlessly across all business units, aligning with Graham’s broader business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives, embedding sustainability deeply into all aspects of our operations and culture.
• Sustainability Reporting and Metrics: Oversee the coordination of the collection, analysis, and communication of sustainability data, ensuring adherence to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and other relevant frameworks such as SBTi, CDP, and TCFD.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Implement continuous improvements in sustainability practices, identifying opportunities to enhance environmental performance, reduce costs, and innovate in sustainable product development.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Monitor and manage sustainability-related legislative developments, ensuring compliance and proactively addressing risks associated with sustainability strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, regulators, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure Graham’s sustainability initiatives meet external expectations and drive business value.
• Customer Centricity: Leveraging sustainability to create value for our customers by developing greenhouse gas emissions and PCR roadmaps. Establish yourself as the sustainability SME for our customers, crafting and delivering presentations on sustainability capabilities and trends. Highlight opportunities for collaboration that align with the customer’s goals and needs.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program.
• Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees