Sustainability Coördinator

**Are you passionate about sustainability?**:

- **Is an international environment appealing to you?**:

- **Do you like to work in a company where you can work very independent?**:
**We are looking for a new colleague in the sustainability team.**:
**What will you do**:

- To participate on the implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
- To maintain and monitor sustainability targets concerning energy, carbon footprint, water, wase, etc,
- Collect and analyze data about sustainability topics
- to maintain the sustainable forest management (FSC): to prepare internal and external audits and its organization. To cooperate on the FSC implementation blockchain due diligence system
- the implementation of the Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR)
- Take lead in matters about the ESG Certification: CDP, EcoVadis, Sedex and UN GC
- Work closely with our procurement department regarding the supply chain standard (suppliers risk assessment and engagement program (EU CSDDD))
- Contribute to the sustainability report
- Give support on sustainability topics to several internal departments (HSEQ, Sales, )
- You will report to our sustainability manager

**Who are we looking for**:

- A Masters degree (engineer, economics, bio, forest management, environmental, ) is preferable but not a must
- Several years of experience in this matter however is required
- You have an analytical mindset and know your way around data and excel
- You have an excellent knowledge of English, good knowledge of Dutch. Any other language is an asset
- Good communication skills
- Willing to travel within Europe (+- 5 trips a year)

**What we offer**:

- A job with a lot of autonomy where you can take ownership and show your entrepreneurship
- Your salary wage contains: a company car, laptop, company phone, internet fee, meal vouchers, assurances, possibility to lease a bicycle
- Flexibility and autonomy of your own agenda, you have the opportunity to work either from our site in Oudegem, Aalst or partially remote
- You will be working in a financially healthy Belgian multinational family business where job security is guaranteed.

**Who are we?**:
VPK Group is a pioneering packaging supplier. We have been producing innovative and protective cardboard packaging since 1935. Our continued growth is based on a dedication to sustainability, a sound financial structure, and close, long-term relations with our customers. Moreover, we strongly believe in locally based entrepreneurship, with a stimulating environment for staff and innovation. In this way we strive to meet our customers’ most stringent requirements. Recycled paper is the basis of our sustainable packaging. The VPK range includes customized solutions for corrugated packaging, solid board packaging, tubes and edge protectors. We are active in more than 20 countries and employees roundabout 7000 employees.

VPK Group strives for an open, safe and diverse working environment. Therefore everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender, origin or religion.