Sustainability Specialist at Marimekko
Helsinki, Etelä-Suomi, Finland -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2023, the company’s net sales totaled EUR 174 million and comparable operating profit margin was 18.4 percent. Globally, there are roughly 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 38 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 470 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com
We are looking for an analytical and development oriented

Responsibilities
  • Execute Marimekko’s’ environmental impact assessment and calculation, e.g.
  • Annual greenhouse gas calculation together with an external support
  • Regular calculation of Marimekko’s environmental KPIs
  • Execute and develop Marimekko’s environmental reporting:
  • Annual environmental reporting related to climate, water and biodiversity
  • Annual environmental questionnaire to suppliers and analyze results
  • Coordinate the implementation and updates of Marimekko’s climate transition plan. Support different teams in building their own roadmaps and executing emission reduction initiatives.
  • Provide insight and sparring on environmental impacts and sustainability work for Marimekko’s own printing mill and other teams, as necessary
  • Provide insight on environmental impacts in supplier evaluation/auditing, as necessary
  • Follow-up of environmental regulations to ensure compliance
  • Support in sustainability questionnaires related to climate and environment, e.g. CDP questionnaire
    Contribute to Marimekko sustainability strategy work and strategy development

In order to succeed in the role, you have:

  • A relevant master’s degree – for example in the field of natural sciences or engineering
  • At least 2 years’ work experience in the field of sustainability, especially environment
  • Previous experience and knowledge of greenhouse gas calculation and climate change
  • Expertise in water or biodiversity as well as industry knowledge (especially related to textiles) is seen as an advantage
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills (incl. Excel) with ability to present data and insights effectively
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • Ability to make things happen in good spirit by inspiring and getting everyone on board

We value a diverse workforce – Marimekko’s culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion, and cherishing diversity. At Marimekko we encourage people to be themselves. We believe in fairness and doing things together, using common sense and finding joy in our work. If you connect with these values and have the right background, we will offer you a unique opportunity to work in an exciting international business environment with an iconic Finnish brand.
To apply, please send your application in English, including your CV and cover letter with salary expectations via our career site https://company.marimekko.com/careers. We will start the interviews already during the application period so we would love to hear from you as soon as possible, but no later than Monday 24th of March 2025.
For more information about the role, please contact Riika Wikberg, Chief Business Development Officer (+358 9 758 71) on Fridays at 16-17 EET.
Marimekko’s culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion and cherishing diversity. Marimekko welcomes and encourages everyone regardless of their national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or other personal characteristic to apply. Recruitment is always based on business need, and the candidates are evaluated on relevant knowledge, skills and experience as well as motivation.
Marimekko is ranked as the 3rd Most Attractive Employer in Finland amongst business professionals according to Universum’s ranking. Marimekko is also the 4th most attractive employer in Finland amongst business students

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