Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!
We are now looking for a Manager, Climate and Nature to join our global sustainability team in UPM Raflatac as we lead the transition to a low carbon circular economy. This is a one-year fixed-term position, preferably located in Helsinki or Tampere, Finland or Wrocław, Poland. Other UPM locations can be considered.
Greetings from your future manager
This is a great opportunity for career growth as part of a dynamic global team where leadership in climate and nature topics are strategic priorities as we develop material solutions that support the sustainable transformation of society. This is a fast and agile business where you will enjoy multiple opportunities to deliver impact at scale. Robert Taylor, Director, Sustainability in the Marketing, Sustainability & Communications Team at UPM Raflatac
What you will do
- Develop the Climate & Nature programs and generate leading business performance and topic leadership in line with business strategy, relevant legislation and UPM Group targets
- Act as a climate and nature expert and contribute to the wider development of the sustainability approach
- Data management and reporting related to overall ESG performance and climate related topics such as scope 3 and carbon neutrality
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop the data, tools and processes needed to accelerate and scale our sustainability performance
- Act as a key partner to our Operations and Sourcing teams, including support in reporting, investment processes, and environmental and social auditing
- Build organizational capability and support innovation and development of climate and/or nature-related products, services and partnerships with customers, brands and other stakeholders
- Act as a thought leader in events, forums, associations, and the topic expert for leadership marketing and communications
Who you are
- You have a master's degree and 5+ years of work experience with a focus on sustainability, environmental science, climate, nature or other related fields
- You are passionate about sustainability, understand what leadership in climate and nature requires and can inspire others to deliver our short- and long-term ambitions
- You are competent in ESG data management and reporting, and have an analytical and innovative mindset that can help develop the tools and processes need to meet our targets
- You are familiar with sustainable product design and lifecycle analysis
- Knowledge of packaging and project management with multiple stakeholders is a plus
- You are business minded, proactive and have a results-orientated way of working
- You are comfortable working in a complex global matrix organization across multiple time zones
- You are fluent in spoken and written English, other languages are an asset
- Capability to travel is required
This is what we offer to you
- A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils.' Our work is impactful and transformative.
- A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
- Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
- Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
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Additional information
For further information, please contact Robert Taylor, Director, Sustainability at robert.taylor@upm.com or tel. +358405148866.
Please apply and attach your CV and Cover Letter by May 31, 2025. Please note that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period.
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.
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UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM's growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,6 billion (USD 1,7 billion) in 2024. Read more: upmraflatac.com
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