Sustainability Strategy Manager

Clariant seeks a Sustainability Strategy Manager to coordinate sustainability objectives across LMC departments at the Campus Eiffel-Massy location in France. The role requires strong communication skills and fluency in French and English.

Based at the Campus Eiffel-Massy in Ile de France, this position serves as a central link for implementing sustainability goals within the LMC division. The incumbent will align site-specific activities with Clariant’s broader corporate strategy while managing cross-departmental coordination and external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Complete sustainability questionnaires for clients and address related inquiries.
• Manage the transparency initiative for the TRASCE consortium, including data entry on the transparency-one platform, internal coordination, and ensuring confidentiality protocols are met.
• Act as the primary liaison between LMC and the Clariant climate team.
• Oversee the creation of Product Carbon Footprints in collaboration with external consulting firms.
• Lead the responsible sourcing program for cosmetic ingredients by identifying supply chain risks, analyzing impacts of critical raw materials, and tracking action plans.
• Support the product development team in sourcing new materials and represent the company at industry events and associations.
• Drive the execution of sustainability strategies and objectives across various LMC departments.
• Ensure that LMC site operations align with the global Clariant sustainability strategy.
• Assess LMC products against the Clariant PVP system and Bioecomony Policy.
• Monitor key performance indicators and coordinate the preparation of consolidated Clariant reports.
• Determine product compliance for sustainability claims and attributes.
• Assist PLM and R&D teams in validating product sustainability content, icon lists, and associated tools.
• Provide support to the communication team regarding sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience in the cosmetic sector, or three to five years in related fields such as sales or marketing.
• Professional proficiency in both French and English (C1 level).

Nice to have

• A university degree in cosmetics science, environmental science, or a closely related discipline.
• Specialization in marketing or sustainability, an MBA, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

About the company

Clariant is a Swiss-headquartered global specialty chemicals firm operating through three main business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Guided by the purpose 'Greater chemistry - between people and planet', the company develops high-performance chemical solutions to promote sustainability across various industries. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where every employee feels respected, supported, and valued.

• Focus on creating sustainable solutions through high-value chemical specialties.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace.
• Global presence with a Swiss base and operations across multiple business units.