Danoners are helping us deliver our Impact Journey to bring health through nutrition, preserve and regenerate nature and support thriving people and communities. As a certified B-Corp, we want to use our business as a force for good. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders. Do you want to be one of them?

Role Purpose:

The mission of this role is to provide the strategic leadership and technical expertise to help Danone UK and Ireland deliver its sustainability priorities as part of the Danone Impact Journey. The role will have a particular focus on delivery of Danone’s science-based carbon reduction targets and working towards low-carbon, circular packaging. It will deliver business value by ensuring Danone UK and Ireland can meet the expectations of its customers on sustainability and mitigate the risk of packaging legislation and taxation to the business.

Please note this role is a 12 month secondment.

Packaging

Develop clear packaging sustainability roadmaps to deliver Danone’s Impact Journey KPIs, mitigate tax and meet customer requirements

Provide clear forecasting on progress against Danone’s packaging KPIs

Ensure the business has clarity on the impact of packaging taxation and opportunities to reduce

Manage delivery of packaging compliance reporting (managed by Data and Reporting Manager) to meet regulatory requirements

Influence externally to shape the development of a circular packaging system and mitigate the impact of packaging tax to the business e.g. Extended Producer Responsibility, PRN, Plastic Packaging Tax, DRS

Influence internally at a local/regional/global level to build the business case for and secure delivery of key packaging sustainability projects

Carbon

Ensure the business has clarity on Danone UK and Ireland’s carbon emissions footprint and forecast, and identify risks and opportunities to delivery of carbon reduction targets

Work with procurement and logistics team to develop and deliver a clear logistics decarbonisation roadmap for Danone UK and Ireland

Engage internally to shape category roadmaps for lower carbon growth and embed carbon in Danone’s innovation process

Work with the Data and Reporting Manager to provide carbon analysis and strategic recommendations on key projects

Manage delivery of internal carbon reporting to enable Danone to track progress against its global carbon reduction targets and external reporting to meet regulatory and customer requirements

Other

Line manage Sustainability Data and Reporting Manager and Sustainability Data Analyst to meet internal and external reporting requirements, develop Danone UK and Ireland’s sustainability data capabilities and provide strategic insights and analysis for the business

Provide horizon scanning on future customer and regulatory sustainability requirements and ensure the business is prepared to meet these

Explore longer-term innovation opportunities to support Danone’s sustainability ambitions and enable sustainable growth – building the business case for action

Engage in key internal decision-making forums to make the business case for sustainability and provide strategic advice on risks and opportunities

Manage relationships with external sustainability advisors and stakeholders to ensure that Danone has access to insights, can influence the external landscape and collaborate with the wider sector to support the development of a lower-carbon, circular food system.

About youAbout You:

10 years work experience with at least 5 years experience in sustainability

Experience in leading sustainable packaging strategies/projects

Experience in leading GHG emissions reduction strategies

Understanding of the regulatory environment for sustainability, including UK packaging reforms such as Extended Producer Responsibility and sustainability reporting requirements

Proven track record in building the business case for sustainability

Strong communication skills, including ability to simplify complex information

Ability to persuade / influence

Cross functional collaboration skills

Analytical skills and ability to use data to make strategic recommendations

Experience working in multi-national or FMCG company

Team management, coaching and development

Please note that the salary on offer for this role is between £70,000 - £90,000 + bonus and benefits

About DanoneAbout Us:At Danone UK and Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

Diversity and Inclusion is deeply embedded in Danone''s DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

If you are interested in applying, the closing date for applications is 06/10/25, you will therefore hear about your application after this date.

Job detailsDedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food and beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

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