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Sustainability Manager
Sustainability Manager
Position: Sustainability Manager
Location: Danderyd
Department: Shared resources
Type: Employee - Permanent
About Piab Group:
At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~4 billion SEK and more than 1500 employees, Piab is a global organization, serving customers in more than 100 countries from a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB.
You can expect the following with us:
To lead and develop Piab’s sustainability agenda across the Group, ensuring compliance with evolving ESG regulatons and translating sustainability into concrete value creation for the business.
You will be responsible for defining and driving Piab’s sustainability strategy, with a particular focus on climate, resource efficiency, circularity, and responsible sourcing in an industrial automation/manufacturing context. You will coordinate ESG reporting and governance, support the business in integrating sustainability into products and operations, and act as a key advisor to senior management and the Board.
Sustainability Strategy and Execution
1. Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Skills and Capabilities
Experience and Education
How to Apply
If you are passionate about innovation and want to make a difference in the world of automation, we would love to hear from you! Apply over your LinkedIn profile or use the following link to upload your CV.
Please be advised that a valid work permit for the country where we offer the open vacancy is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit cannot be considered.
At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~4 billion SEK and more than 1500 employees, Piab is a global organization, serving customers in more than 100 countries from a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB.
You can expect the following with us:
- Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that thrives on creativity and innovation.
- Global Impact: Work with a company that is a world leader in vacuum transport solutions.
- Global Presence: Piab has 25+ sales offices and over 900 partners worldwide, ensuring a vast network and global reach.
- Sustainable Vision: Contribute to an automated world, promoting safety and efficiency.
- Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Diverse and Inclusive: Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.
- As part of Patricia Industries and connected to the Wallenberg family, Piab benefits from strong support and a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.
To lead and develop Piab’s sustainability agenda across the Group, ensuring compliance with evolving ESG regulatons and translating sustainability into concrete value creation for the business.
You will be responsible for defining and driving Piab’s sustainability strategy, with a particular focus on climate, resource efficiency, circularity, and responsible sourcing in an industrial automation/manufacturing context. You will coordinate ESG reporting and governance, support the business in integrating sustainability into products and operations, and act as a key advisor to senior management and the Board.
Sustainability Strategy and Execution
1. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Piab’s sustainability strategy, goals, and KPIs in line with the overall corporate strategy.
- Monitor emerging sustainability/ESG regulations and standards (e.g. CSRD, EU taxonomy, climate-related disclosures) and translate them into practical internal requirements, processes, and guidelines.
- Prepare and present sustainability updates, analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, and recommendations to the management team and the Board.
- Drive cross-functional sustainability initiatives that deliver measurable environmental and business benefits.
- Ensure alignment of divisional and functional sustainability activities with Group objectives.
- Own Piab’s climate roadmap, including baseline definition, target setting (e.g. near- and long-term climate targets) and the planning and follow-up of reduction initiatives.
- Drive programs to reduce carbon emissions, energy consumption, and waste across operations, logistics, and facilities, in close collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, and local site teams.
- Support product management and R&D in integrating eco-design, life cycle thinking, and circularity principles into product development and portfolio management.
- Support initiatives for responsible sourcing of materials and components together with Procurement and Supply Chain, including supplier assessments and engagement on ESG topics.
- Identify and support business opportunities where sustainability can drive customer value, differentiation, and growth.
- Establish and maintain ESG governance structures, policies, and guidelines across the organization.
- Coordinate and improve Piab’s annual sustainability reporting together with the relevant functions and divisions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks.
- Secure high data quality, internal controls, and clear responsibilities for ESG metrics and KPIs.
- Manage responses to external ESG ratings, rankings, and customer sustainability questionnaires, ensuring consistent and accurate information.
- Act as an internal expert on sustainability/ESG, providing training and guidance to functions and sites as needed
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- University degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science/Engineering, or a related field.
- Several years’ experience (typically 5+ years) working with sustainability/ESG in an industrial, manufacturing, or technology company, or as a consultant to these sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in ESG reporting and regulatory compliance (e.g. CSRD, taxonomy, climate-related reporting).
- Proven track record of driving cross-functional sustainability initiatives that deliver measurable results.
- Experience with climate-related work, including target setting, scenario analysis, and decarbonization or reduction roadmaps.
- Experience from global organizations and working in an international, cross-cultural context.
Skills and Capabilities
- Strong understanding of key sustainability topics relevant to industrial automation/manufacturing (e.g. climate, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, circularity, responsible sourcing).
- Solid analytical skills and ability to work with quantitative ESG data, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken; Swedish or other languages are an advantage.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear, practical guidance for non-experts.
- Comfortable presenting to and influencing senior leadership, external stakeholders, and customers.
- Structured, proactive, and hands-on, with the ability to move from strategy to implementation and follow-up.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build networks and drive change in a decentralized organization.
Experience and Education
- University degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science/Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in sustainability/ESG in industrial, manufacturing, or technology sectors, or consulting to these sectors.
- Documented experience in ESG reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience in climate-related work (target setting, reduction roadmaps).
- Experience from global organizations and international stakeholder environments.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about innovation and want to make a difference in the world of automation, we would love to hear from you! Apply over your LinkedIn profile or use the following link to upload your CV.
Please be advised that a valid work permit for the country where we offer the open vacancy is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit cannot be considered.