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Group ESG & Sustainability Coordinator
Belgium

About us

At United Petfood, we care about pets. For this reason, we create exclusive (private label) products for the nutrition of dogs and cats. We are a family business with over 25 production locations worldwide and more than 2,500 pet-friendly employees. At the same time, we believe in a local approach. What does this mean? The stability of a large company combined with the flexibility and approach of a small organization.

Function

United Petfood is seeking a dedicated Group ESG & Sustainability Coordinator to drive our sustainability initiatives across Europe and beyond. As the group-level point of contact for sustainability, you will advance our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, coordinate sustainability projects for the group, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This role will be instrumental in shaping United Petfood’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices and reducing our pawprint.

  • Sustainability Strategy & managing ESG roadmap: Act as the group-level point of contact for sustainability & ESG, oversee and further develop our ESG roadmap across the group, tracking progress and managing interim reporting towards our targets.
  • Sustainability reporting & compliance: Coordinate the necessary activities to ensure that our sustainability reporting aligns with CSRD standards and that we take the appropriate action to comply with the CSDDD and other evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Data Management & Reporting: Oversee data collection and analysis on key sustainability metrics and our targets (e.g. GHG emissions, waste, social indicators). Develop dashboards and reports that support the transparency requirements of CSRD, monitoring United Petfood’s sustainability progress.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare and deliver presentations on ESG activities for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., management and customers). Collaborate with teams across departments to communicate our sustainability strategy and compliance status, and respond to questions from clients regarding our ESG initiatives and performance.
  • Collaboration: You will collaborate closely with the local teams to professionalize and enhance our sustainability policies, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and fostering a sustainable culture throughout the organization.

Profile

  • You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with 2-5 years of experience in sustainability or a similar role.
  • You are familiar with sustainability-related legislation, such as the CSRD and CSDDD, with a willingness to understand their application within an international business context.
  • You have a passion for sustainability, with insights into environmental, ethical and social issues.
  • You can effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, ensuring that complex sustainability concepts are understood and embraced by all employees.
  • You have a strategic, data-oriented mindset and are comfortable with tracking sustainability actions and metrics across a large and growing group, and compliance with regulatory and assurance requirements.
  • You stay updated on the latest regulations, standards, and sustainability trends, proactively applying new insights to drive continuous improvement.
  • You work in our office in Ghent, and are willing to make regular trips abroad.
  • You’re Fluent in Dutch and English.
  • And above all, you’re ready to go for it!

What we offer you

  • A market competitive salary package that fits your needs and experience
  • A challenging position within a rapidly growing and dynamic organization. A role with a broad and varied scope in an international environment.
  • A position and environment where you will have many growth possibilities and where you can take full ownership of your responsibilities.
  • An open structure where tasks are not always clearly defined, and where you can adopt a flexible approach.
  • A company culture where entrepreneurship, a doer's mentality, down-to earthiness and flexibility are key. We stimulate career growth, where development opportunities are in your own hands.

Apply now!