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This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.
We are looking for a
Head of Sustainability Excellence and Development
to join Neste’s Sustainability Unit in Espoo, Finland.
Join a dynamic team that is responsible for making Neste a leader in the field of sustainability. You will contribute to transforming the way of doing business in a sustainable manner and ensuring that sustainability remains a key driver in corporate strategy. We offer you challenging assignments and development opportunities to grow your expertise. Sustainability Excellence and Development department is part of Neste’s global corporate level Sustainability Unit.
The team is accountable for developing and driving the implementation of Neste’s sustainability agenda and vision, i.e. climate, biodiversity, human rights and supply chain & raw materials. It also provides sustainability expertise for Neste businesses and external stakeholders, e.g. customers & investors, supporting business units in taking critical long-term sustainability views into account.
Reasons to join
Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions we live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.
Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.
Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.
In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.
Your main responsibilities in creating a sustainable future are
- Lead a team of experts that is accountable for developing and driving the implementation of Neste’s sustainability agenda and vision: climate, biodiversity, human rights and supply chain & raw materials
- Ensure and drive implementation against targets and roadmaps for the sustainability vision topics
- Enable business growth by providing sustainability support and expertise for Neste businesses
- Contribute to the implementation of management tools to enable Neste to meet increasing internal and external expectations for sustainability data
- Provide expertise to Neste’s sustainability reporting (CSRD/Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and other interactions with external stakeholders
- Establish a global network around sustainability vision topics: climate, human rights and biodiversity
You will report to the Vice President, Sustainability and be based in Espoo, Finland.
Key qualifications
- Relevant University Degree in a suitable area, eg engineering, natural sciences, sustainability or law
- Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience from corporate sustainability and/or sustainability consulting
- Experience in managing a team of sustainability experts, and excellent team leading skills to succeed in a global, cross-functional organization
- Knowledge of different areas of sustainability and ability to lead development of complex issues with direct business impact cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ability to build working relationships across different parts of the organization as well as with external stakeholders, representing the company in high profile external engagements
- Fluent writing and presentation skills in English to be able to interact with various internal and external stakeholders and deliver impactful messages to influence decision-making on different levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with courage to challenge existing practices and capability to propose new solutions in the field of sustainability
You will work closely with Neste’s business units as well as other corporate-level functions.
Let’s get you started
Wondering whether we are a match or not? Take a short test at neste.com/game.
Please submit your application and CV by June 25th, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please contact Päivi Makkonen, VP Sustainability (p. +358 505989591) on 13th of June between 3-4pm or 18th of June between 10-11am EET.
The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.
About Neste
Neste creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are now the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. We have set aspirational targets for climate, biodiversity, human rights, as well as our supply chain and raw materials. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe. Together with our partners we are aiming at a carbon neutral and nature positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5,400 professionals working in 16 countries. Read more: neste.com. Get inspired by our story. #Li-hybrid