Sustainability Manager at Neste

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Risk Assessment, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Responsibility, Due Diligence, Human Rights, Labor Rights, Sustainability Audits, Regulatory Compliance, Collaboration, Communication, Strategic Insight, Problem Solving

Industry

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. We are looking for you, Sustainability Manager to join our global Supply Chain Sustainability Team at Neste’s HQ in Espoo, Finland. Neste’s Sustainability is a corporate level function with sustainability professionals based globally in various office locations in Europe, the Americas and APAC. The team is responsible for managing sustainability related strategic supply chain initiatives and providing support in implementing sustainability into our business. More about the jobAs a member of the Supply Chain Sustainability team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how we manage global sustainability due diligence across the company while ensuring its effective implementation. In this role, you are expected to combine strategic insight with the hands-on implementation of due diligence practices, focusing especially on social sustainability. Your role in our team Develop and implement sustainability due diligence processes across the entire company, in line with international frameworks, stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements Conduct sustainability risk assessments and create risk mitigation strategies, applying a risk-based approach to prioritize and resolve impacts in alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Develop the sustainability audit framework and other supplier engagement activities to mitigate sustainability risks across the value chain Collaborate with procurement and other relevant stakeholders to integrate sustainability due diligence practices into global operations Participate in selected projects to coordinate cross-functional, global initiatives, where you act as a sustainability expert in due diligence and social responsibility and build awareness internally and externally The best combination to succeed in this role A Master’s degree in Sustainability / Business / Supply Chain Management or other relevant field or equivalent experience 5+ years of strategic experience in corporate sustainability, with a focus on sustainability and global supply chain management Deep working knowledge of sustainability due diligence frameworks and regulations, including EU CSDDD, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and understanding of human and labor rights and ILO conventions Strong background in supply chain sustainability and establishing processes to mitigate sustainability risks in a corporate context is a must Proven track record in project and people management, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and the ability to drive results Fluent writing and presentation skills in English, as the job includes interaction with key stakeholder groups and working as a part of our global, cross-functional team. Other language skills are appreciated Reasons to join We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate. We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture. Let’s get you started Please submit your application and CV with a salary request by February 15, 2026. If you have any questions regarding the position, please get in touch with Päivi Makkonen, Director, Supply Chain Sustainability (+358 50 5989591) on February 5th at 13-14 EET or February 12th at 13-14 EET. Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent. Neste in brief Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027. Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sustainability due diligence processes across the company while ensuring effective implementation. Collaborate with procurement and other stakeholders to integrate sustainability practices into global operations.