Global Sustainability Compliance Specialist

Sonoco Products
Germany, France
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Environmental & SustainabilityExperience: 2-4 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Analysis","Collaboration","Networking"]

Support the execution of Sonoco’s global sustainable packaging strategy and regulatory needs, focusing on packaging design requirements and reporting obligations. Review global legal requirements (PPWR, EPR, CSRD, EUDR/CSDDD) and coordinate implementation with internal stakeholders. Collect and analyze market/customer insights to help business units develop sustainable products, handle customer documentation requests using modern IT tools, and represent Sonoco in relevant packaging industry associations. Travel up to 10%.

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Global Sustainability Compliance Specialist

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Job Summary

Support the execution of Sonoco’s global sustainable packaging strategy and regulatory needs, focusing on packaging design requirements and reporting obligations. Review global legal requirements (PPWR, EPR, CSRD, EUDR/CSDDD) and coordinate implementation with internal stakeholders. Collect and analyze market/customer insights to help business units develop sustainable products, handle customer documentation requests using modern IT tools, and represent Sonoco in relevant packaging industry associations. Travel up to 10%.
Location: Germany, France
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support execution of Sonoco’s global sustainable packaging strategy and business-unit regulatory needs.
  • •Review global legal requirements for sustainable packaging (PPWR, EPR, CSRD, EUDR/CSDDD) and coordinate implementation with internal stakeholders.
  • •Collect and analyze market and customer insights to support business units developing sustainable products that meet legal requirements and corporate goals.
  • •Handle customer requests and optimize documentation and feedback processes using modern IT tools.
  • •Support industry representation and internal enablement activities (associations, guidelines, webinars/trainings/newsletters), including SEDEX/SMETA coordination and continuous improvements.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •BS or BA degree with a background in sustainability.
  • •2 to 4 years of experience with sustainability and/or regulatory compliance principles, preferably in packaging.
  • •Native language plus English language proficiency.
  • •Interest in identifying and analyzing information, including legislation and industry standards.
  • •Ability to effectively communicate findings and mediate between technical, commercial, and sustainability requirements.
Experience:2-4 yearsSustainabilityRegulatory compliancePackagingSupply chains
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementAnalysisCollaborationNetworking
Languages:English

Company Brief

Sonoco Products
Produces industrial and consumer packaging solutions, including paper, rigid paper containers, plastics, and protective packaging. Sonoco serves a wide range of global customers across food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial markets.
Industry: Printing & Packaging
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hartsville, United States
Founded: 1899
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