ESG Manager

  • Dienstverband
  • Vlijmen

Royal Sanders

As ESG Manager, you operate within an ambitious and dynamic international organisation, reporting to the Group Management Board. In this role you will lead the ESG effort within the Group by defining, coordinating and delivering an industry leading approach to all aspects of ESG. And, more importantly, by executing on the delivery of ESG results in close co-ordination with the Managing Directors of our companies, Purchasing and Operations teams, Commercial teams and Customers and
Suppliers.

Who are we?

Royal Sanders is a leading European manufacturer and supplier of personal care products to private label and contract manufacturing customers. Our business processes consist of developing, producing and distributing a wide range of products such as shampoos, creams, lotions and deodorants. We produce these products for a number of international brands and for private labels of well-known retail and drugstore chains by operating out of 7 factories and 1 Salesoffice in 4 countries. In addition, we have a number of own brands including Van Gils, Odorex, Provoke, Soft & Gentle, Proset, Sanicur, Melkmeisje and more. The corporate culture of Royal Sanders is hands on and nononsense with short communication lines and a strong focus on ‘every day better’. Sustainability is part of our DNA. Our focus has always been on our employees, customers, neighbors, and stakeholders, and on being respectful towards the resources we use. We know about consumer trends and provide innovative solutions to our clients.

These tasks will be part of your responsibilities:

  • Oversee the evolving external ESG landscape, with regards to regulations, standards, competitor analysis, trends, etc.
  • Oversee and coordinate the external reporting requirements including CSRD, EUDR, PPWDR and CSDDD and coordinate the required data availability relevant for these reports.
  • Be the driving force behind specific workstreams, for example: i) reduction / elimination of micro-plastics, ii) increased usage of recycled packagings and refill packagings, iii) reduce
    water consumption and waste water, iv) social aspects such as accidents (LTAs) and illness rates.
  • Own the carbon reduction agenda across Scope 1, 2 and 3, working across the value chain to deliver industry leading performance. Ensure that our ESG strategy and achievements are understood by our stakeholders, working with all Managing Directors, Group Management Board, Customers and Suppliers.
  • Support Group Officers and local Management Teams in defining and delivering on relevant ESG agenda’s, reflecting both the Group strategy and local requirements.
  • Lead the production and delivery of the Group’s annual ESG report and the Ecovadis certifications.
  • Expand the usage of measurement tools and data to drive increased effectiveness of ESG objectives and communication to all stakeholders, including target setting to the companies.
  • Support communication on all ESG matters with institutional investors, including index participation and ESG screening and scoring bodies.