Corporate Sustainability Manager

Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain & Ireland (SBF GB&I) is home to iconic brands, including Ribena and Lucozade and is a proud member of the Suntory Group. Acting for positive change has been part of Suntory's DNA since the beginning. The team at SBF GB&I know that the bigger they are, the greater the positive impact can be, and that is where the vision of 'Growing for Good' comes from. As an employer of over 700 people and with drinks distributed in 98% of all UK outlets and supplied to 31 global markets, this role will be a catalyst for both growth and good.

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Acre is supporting SBF GB&I on this journey with the search for their new Corporate Sustainability Manager. In this role, you will be integral in achieving the business' vision and transition to a more sustainable future, positively managing impacts on both planet and people.

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You will also be:

• Collaborating closely with the Head of External Affairs & Sustainability and Function Leads to implement the company's Sustainability strategy at a local market level, engaging key functions on the company's roadmaps for change.

• Working in partnership with the External Senior Communications Manager to build a compelling narrative for sustainability to enhance corporate reputation using a range of case studies, data and insights. You will also build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, engaging and influencing actively with industry associations, membership bodies and stakeholder forums around the company's strategy and actions.

• Horizon-scanning for emerging trends within sustainability, bringing these ideas and knowledge to relevant forums, and serving as a subject matter expert on topics including carbon emissions, LCA, sustainable packaging, environmental management and others.

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The team at SBF GB&I is committed to helping customers make positive choices and live healthier lives and are continuing to examine and improve the way they do business. If you are an initiative-taking Sustainability professional who thrives in a high-achieving business, this could be the one for you.

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You might find the following skills will set you up for success at SBF GB&I:

• A technical sustainability skillset, with expertise and experience in delivering both environmental and social projects, ideally in the consumer goods or FMCG sector.

• A passion for driving high-impact programmes on a local and regional level, coupled with the ability to adapt when needed to other topics and emerging themes within the company.

• An eye for detail, and a data-conscious approach to methodology, such as reporting, making decisions, and communicating SBF GB&I's successes.
  

If you feel inspired to contribute to one of the UK&I's biggest soft drinks company's sustainability journey and create genuine force for good, please apply today. If you want to know more about what Suntory are doing to drive change before applying, please reach out to Ruth Smith at ruth.smith@acre.com. This role offers a hybrid working model with head offices in West London.