Senior Esg Governance & Reporting Lead (Emea)
Berlin Packagingistheworld'slargest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, providedpackagingsolutionsinglass,plastic,andmetaltocompaniesacrossawiderangeofindustries,includingfood&beverage;,beauty,healthcare,andindustrialmarkets.
Asa"one-stopshop,"wecombinedesign&innovation;,manufacturingservices,andsupplychaincapabilitiestohelpcustomersbringtheirproductstomarketinthemostefficientandimpactfulway.
Withmorethanacenturyofexperienceinthepackagingindustry, Berlin Packagingoperatesonaglobalscale,supportedbyanextensivenetworkofsuppliers,warehouses,andcommercialteams.
Thisuniquehybridmodelallowsthecompanytoofferbothstandardandhighlycustomizedsolutions,helpingcustomersincreasesales,reducecosts,andimproveproductivitythroughsmarterpackaging.
Whatsets Berlin Packagingapartisitsentrepreneurialmindsetandstrongcustomerfocus.
Employeesareencouragedtothinklikeowners, act decisively, and collaborate across functions and geographies to deliver measurable results.
Core Beliefs:
The company's culture is built around innovation, creativity, speed, and a continuous drive to "help customers become
greater,faster
," making it a dynamic environment for people who want to make an impact.
We are looking for
Senior ESG Governance & Reporting Lead (EMEA)
Job Purpose
The
Senior ESG Governance & Reporting Lead
plays a critical role in strengthening Berlin Packaging's ESG governance, sustainability reporting and performance management capabilities across EMEA.
This senior-level position leads the coordination and execution of the EMEA sustainability reporting roadmap, with a particular focus on CSRD and ESRS requirements, ESG data governance, audit readiness and reporting consistency.
Working closely with Finance, Legal, Procurement, HR, QHSE, and other relevant functions, the position supports the EMEA Sustainability Manager in translating sustainability regulatory requirements into clear governance, reliable data, measurable targets and actionable plans.
Key Responsibilities ESG Governance & Reporting:
Leadthecoordinationandexecutionofthe EMEAsustainabilityreportingroadmap,ensuringalignmentwithcorporateprioritiesandapplicablereportingrequirements.
Coordinate CSRDand ESRSreadinessandimplementationactivities,includinggovernance,datacollection,gapanalysis,actionplanning,documentationandreportingdeliverables.
Defineandmaintainclear ESGreportinggovernance,includingrolesandresponsibilities,dataownership,validationsteps,approvalflows,reportingcalendarsandescalationmechanisms.
Ensureconsistency,traceabilityandcompletenessofsustainabilityinformationacrossthe EMEAlegalentities,functionsandreportingcycles.
Coordinate EUTaxonomyeligibilityandalignmentassessmentactivities,includingdatacollection,methodologydevelopmentandcross-functionalalignmentwith Financeandotherrelevantstakeholders.
Coordinatethepreparationofsustainabilitydisclosures,managementupdatesandotherinternalorexternal ESGreportingoutputsincollaborationwithrelevantcontributors.
ESGData Management:
Leadtheset-up,deploymentandcontinuousimprovementofthe ESGeoreportingplatformacross EMEA.
Coordinatesystemrequirements,userroles,dataworkflows,reportingtemplatesandcontributoronboardingwithinternalstakeholdersandexternalpartners.
Establishandmaintain ESGdatadefinitions,methodologies,calculationrules,supportingdocumentationandquality-controlprocedures(alsoinalignmentwiththe USteam).
Monitordatacompletenessandquality,followupongapsorinconsistenciesanddrivetimelyremediationwithdataownersandvalidators.
Promotetheprogressivestandardizationandautomationof ESGdatacollectionandreportingprocesses.
Coordinate ESGgovernancereportingprocessesacross EMEA,supportingperiodicupdatesto Steer Co, Executive Leadershipand Board-levelaudienceswhileensuringalignmentwithglobalsustainabilityprioritiesandthe USteam.
Sustainability Performance Management:
Supportthe EMEASustainability Managerintranslating EMEAsustainabilityprioritiesintomeasurableobjectives, KPIs,targets,roadmapsandactionplansincoordinationwiththerelevantfunctions.
Developandmaintainastructuredsustainabilityperformance-managementframeworktomonitorprogress,identifygapsandsupportaccountability.
Coordinateperiodicperformancereviewswithbusinessandfunctionalownersandsupportthedefinitionofcorrectiveorimprovementactions.
Supporttheintegrationofsustainabilitymetricsintobusinessplanning,governanceandmanagementreportingprocesses.
Facilitatecross-functionalworkingsessions,clarifyexpectationsandtranslatetechnicalreportingrequirementsintopracticalactionsforcontributors.
Audit Readiness, Internal Controls&Assurance;:
Coordinate ESGauditandassurancereadinessacross EMEA,ensuringthatreportedinformationissupportedbyclearmethodologies,evidenceandcontroldocumentation.
Supportthedesign,implementationandcontinuousimprovementofinternalcontrolsoversustainabilityinformation.
Maintainanorganizedaudittrailandcoordinateevidencecollection,reviewandfollow-upwithdataownersandcontrolowners.
Actastheprimaryday-to-dayinterfaceforexternalconsultants,auditorsandassuranceproviderswithintheassignedscope.
Trackfindings,recommendationsandremediationactions,ensuringclearownershipandtimelyclosure.
Coordinatewith Global Sustainabilityandotherrelevantcorporateteamstosupportalignmentofdefinitions,methodologies,prioritiesandreportingoutputs.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Education & Professional Experience
Bachelor'sor Master'sdegreein Sustainability, Political Science, Environmental Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineeringorarelateddiscipline.
Minimum5/7yearsofrelevantprofessionalexperienceinsustainabilityreporting, ESGgovernance,nonfinancialreporting,corporatesustainability,auditorrelatedfields.
Demonstratedexperiencecoordinatingcomplex,cross-functionalreportingortransformationprogramsinaninternationalenvironment.
Hands-onexperiencewith ESGdatacollection,consolidation,validationandreportingprocesses;experiencewithsustainabilityreportingplatformsisstronglypreferred.
Experience supporting audit, assurance or internal-control processes related to sustainability information is a strong advantage.
Technical Knowledge:
Strongknowledgeofsustainabilityreportingframeworksandregulatoryrequirements,including CSRD, ESRSand EUTaxonomy
Strongunderstandingof ESGdatagovernance,reportingcontrols,audittrails,evidencemanagementandassurancereadiness.
Abilitytodefine KPIs,reportingmethodologies,data-qualitychecksandperformance-monitoringframeworks.
Strong analytical skills; familiarity with ESG reporting and business-intelligence tools is an advantage.
Language Skills:
Fluencyin Englishisrequired
Additional European languages such as Italian, French, Spanish and/or German are considered a strong advantage.
Soft Skills&Mindset;:
Structured,analyticalanddetail-oriented,withastrongfocusondataquality,consistencyanddelivery.
Strongcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytomakecomplexregulatoryandtechnicaltopicsclearandactionablefordifferentaudiences.
Proactive,pragmaticandsolution-oriented,withtheabilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesanddeadlinesindependently.
Collaborative and comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving regulatory and organizational environment.
Working Environment:
Office Environment
Smartworkingpolicyinplace,withthepossibilitytoworkremotelyuptotwodaysperweekandadditionalflexibilitybasedonbusinessneedsandmanagerapproval.
Compensation: *************** EUR annual gross.
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Asa"one-stopshop,"wecombinedesign&innovation;,manufacturingservices,andsupplychaincapabilitiestohelpcustomersbringtheirproductstomarketinthemostefficientandimpactfulway.
Withmorethanacenturyofexperienceinthepackagingindustry, Berlin Packagingoperatesonaglobalscale,supportedbyanextensivenetworkofsuppliers,warehouses,andcommercialteams.
Thisuniquehybridmodelallowsthecompanytoofferbothstandardandhighlycustomizedsolutions,helpingcustomersincreasesales,reducecosts,andimproveproductivitythroughsmarterpackaging.
Whatsets Berlin Packagingapartisitsentrepreneurialmindsetandstrongcustomerfocus.
Employeesareencouragedtothinklikeowners, act decisively, and collaborate across functions and geographies to deliver measurable results.
Core Beliefs:
The company's culture is built around innovation, creativity, speed, and a continuous drive to "help customers become
greater,faster
," making it a dynamic environment for people who want to make an impact.
We are looking for
Senior ESG Governance & Reporting Lead (EMEA)
Job Purpose
The
Senior ESG Governance & Reporting Lead
plays a critical role in strengthening Berlin Packaging's ESG governance, sustainability reporting and performance management capabilities across EMEA.
This senior-level position leads the coordination and execution of the EMEA sustainability reporting roadmap, with a particular focus on CSRD and ESRS requirements, ESG data governance, audit readiness and reporting consistency.
Working closely with Finance, Legal, Procurement, HR, QHSE, and other relevant functions, the position supports the EMEA Sustainability Manager in translating sustainability regulatory requirements into clear governance, reliable data, measurable targets and actionable plans.
Key Responsibilities ESG Governance & Reporting:
Leadthecoordinationandexecutionofthe EMEAsustainabilityreportingroadmap,ensuringalignmentwithcorporateprioritiesandapplicablereportingrequirements.
Coordinate CSRDand ESRSreadinessandimplementationactivities,includinggovernance,datacollection,gapanalysis,actionplanning,documentationandreportingdeliverables.
Defineandmaintainclear ESGreportinggovernance,includingrolesandresponsibilities,dataownership,validationsteps,approvalflows,reportingcalendarsandescalationmechanisms.
Ensureconsistency,traceabilityandcompletenessofsustainabilityinformationacrossthe EMEAlegalentities,functionsandreportingcycles.
Coordinate EUTaxonomyeligibilityandalignmentassessmentactivities,includingdatacollection,methodologydevelopmentandcross-functionalalignmentwith Financeandotherrelevantstakeholders.
Coordinatethepreparationofsustainabilitydisclosures,managementupdatesandotherinternalorexternal ESGreportingoutputsincollaborationwithrelevantcontributors.
ESGData Management:
Leadtheset-up,deploymentandcontinuousimprovementofthe ESGeoreportingplatformacross EMEA.
Coordinatesystemrequirements,userroles,dataworkflows,reportingtemplatesandcontributoronboardingwithinternalstakeholdersandexternalpartners.
Establishandmaintain ESGdatadefinitions,methodologies,calculationrules,supportingdocumentationandquality-controlprocedures(alsoinalignmentwiththe USteam).
Monitordatacompletenessandquality,followupongapsorinconsistenciesanddrivetimelyremediationwithdataownersandvalidators.
Promotetheprogressivestandardizationandautomationof ESGdatacollectionandreportingprocesses.
Coordinate ESGgovernancereportingprocessesacross EMEA,supportingperiodicupdatesto Steer Co, Executive Leadershipand Board-levelaudienceswhileensuringalignmentwithglobalsustainabilityprioritiesandthe USteam.
Sustainability Performance Management:
Supportthe EMEASustainability Managerintranslating EMEAsustainabilityprioritiesintomeasurableobjectives, KPIs,targets,roadmapsandactionplansincoordinationwiththerelevantfunctions.
Developandmaintainastructuredsustainabilityperformance-managementframeworktomonitorprogress,identifygapsandsupportaccountability.
Coordinateperiodicperformancereviewswithbusinessandfunctionalownersandsupportthedefinitionofcorrectiveorimprovementactions.
Supporttheintegrationofsustainabilitymetricsintobusinessplanning,governanceandmanagementreportingprocesses.
Facilitatecross-functionalworkingsessions,clarifyexpectationsandtranslatetechnicalreportingrequirementsintopracticalactionsforcontributors.
Audit Readiness, Internal Controls&Assurance;:
Coordinate ESGauditandassurancereadinessacross EMEA,ensuringthatreportedinformationissupportedbyclearmethodologies,evidenceandcontroldocumentation.
Supportthedesign,implementationandcontinuousimprovementofinternalcontrolsoversustainabilityinformation.
Maintainanorganizedaudittrailandcoordinateevidencecollection,reviewandfollow-upwithdataownersandcontrolowners.
Actastheprimaryday-to-dayinterfaceforexternalconsultants,auditorsandassuranceproviderswithintheassignedscope.
Trackfindings,recommendationsandremediationactions,ensuringclearownershipandtimelyclosure.
Coordinatewith Global Sustainabilityandotherrelevantcorporateteamstosupportalignmentofdefinitions,methodologies,prioritiesandreportingoutputs.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Education & Professional Experience
Bachelor'sor Master'sdegreein Sustainability, Political Science, Environmental Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineeringorarelateddiscipline.
Minimum5/7yearsofrelevantprofessionalexperienceinsustainabilityreporting, ESGgovernance,nonfinancialreporting,corporatesustainability,auditorrelatedfields.
Demonstratedexperiencecoordinatingcomplex,cross-functionalreportingortransformationprogramsinaninternationalenvironment.
Hands-onexperiencewith ESGdatacollection,consolidation,validationandreportingprocesses;experiencewithsustainabilityreportingplatformsisstronglypreferred.
Experience supporting audit, assurance or internal-control processes related to sustainability information is a strong advantage.
Technical Knowledge:
Strongknowledgeofsustainabilityreportingframeworksandregulatoryrequirements,including CSRD, ESRSand EUTaxonomy
Strongunderstandingof ESGdatagovernance,reportingcontrols,audittrails,evidencemanagementandassurancereadiness.
Abilitytodefine KPIs,reportingmethodologies,data-qualitychecksandperformance-monitoringframeworks.
Strong analytical skills; familiarity with ESG reporting and business-intelligence tools is an advantage.
Language Skills:
Fluencyin Englishisrequired
Additional European languages such as Italian, French, Spanish and/or German are considered a strong advantage.
Soft Skills&Mindset;:
Structured,analyticalanddetail-oriented,withastrongfocusondataquality,consistencyanddelivery.
Strongcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytomakecomplexregulatoryandtechnicaltopicsclearandactionablefordifferentaudiences.
Proactive,pragmaticandsolution-oriented,withtheabilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesanddeadlinesindependently.
Collaborative and comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving regulatory and organizational environment.
Working Environment:
Office Environment
Smartworkingpolicyinplace,withthepossibilitytoworkremotelyuptotwodaysperweekandadditionalflexibilitybasedonbusinessneedsandmanagerapproval.
Compensation: *************** EUR annual gross.
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