Head of Global Sustainability

at  Dtwyler

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.
Our employees are the heart of Datwyler - we treat each other with respect, trust and appreciation. We have strong roots and values that have been well established in our 100-year corporate history. Become part of our great team as a…

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with the company’s mission and values.
• Lead sustainability function, providing vision, direction and team leadership.
• Collaborate with CSO and senior leadership to integrate sustainability into corporate strategy.
• Identify key areas for sustainability improvements across the organization.
• Develop and implement sustainability programs, initiatives and projects to drive environmental, social and economic sustainability.
• Create a governance model for sustainability conforming to ESG standards.
• Establish and enforce sustainability policies and standards.
• Oversee efforts to reduce environmental footprint through resource management and emission control, closely collaborating with Head of Global EHS.
• Implement and promote renewable energy initiatives and eco-friendly practices.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and social regulations and standards.
• Promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives benefiting employees, communities and other stakeholders.
• Develop diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) programs within the organization.
• Engage with community partners and stakeholders to foster positive relationships.
• Embed sustainability practices in procurement and logistics with the procurement team.
• Promote sustainable sourcing and ethical practices among suppliers and partners.
• Assess environmental and social impact of supply chain activities.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and maintain sustainability dashboards and reports to track performance.
• Conduct regular sustainability audits and assessments for continuous improvement.
• Prepare sustainability reports for executive management and Board of Directors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors and regulators.
• Communicate company’s sustainability goals and achievements internally and externally.
• Represent company at sustainability conferences, forums and industry events.
• Manage, develop and support a high-performance sustainability team.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Foster a culture of sustainability and social responsibility across the organization.