Group Sustainability Manager

Group Sustainability Manager

Faxe, Denmark

Are you passionate about sustainability - and ready to play a key role in shaping Royal Unibrew into a global leader in sustainable beverages? As we continue our growth journey across more than 70 countries, we are looking for a skilled specialist to drive the strategies, data, and partnerships that strengthen our environmental footprint and our local communities.

About Royal Unibrew

Royal Unibrew is a leading regional multi-beverage company with a strong portfolio of local brands. Our products are enjoyed in more than 70 countries worldwide - from beloved Danish names like Faxe Kondi, Ceres, Faxe, and Egekilde to iconic international brands. Our HQ is in Faxe, Denmark, but our 4,000+ colleagues are spread across markets including Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, France, the Baltics, and beyond. We are united by a shared purpose: to be THE PREFERRED CHOICE as the local beverage partner. We thrive in teams built on trust, support, and collaboration - and we believe in freedom with responsibility.

Your Role

As our Group Sustainability Manager, you will be a key player in transforming Royal Unibrew into a global leader in sustainability. Working closely with our Executive Management, you will craft and implement strategies that drive financial performance while strengthening our environmental footprint and our local communities.

You will:

• Lead the development and execution of sustainability strategies, drawing on emerging trends and technologies


• Dive deep into environmental assessments and turn insights into actionable strategies


• Advocate for robust data collection systems to drive meaningful progress


• Foster partnerships with stakeholders to work towards shared sustainability goals


• Champion a culture of collaboration and innovation within and outside the company


• Offer strategic insights and recommendations to top-level decision-makers


• Challenge policies and targets to drive continuous improvement in sustainability practices


• Evaluate supplier sustainability performance and drive initiatives across the supply chain


• Provide guidance and support to regional teams, tailoring strategies to local markets


• Develop compelling communication and storytelling to showcase sustainability achievements

What We Are Looking For

• Masters's degree or higher from a university or business school


• Demonstrated project management skills, adept at prioritization, and capable of executing multiple initiatives simultaneously with cross-functional teams and external partners


• Solid sustainability knowledge and proficiency in analytical and data-based decision-making


• Keen awareness of sustainability trends and technologies, including standards and principles such as SBTi, GHG, PEF, CDP, and relevant legislation such as CSRD and PPWR


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering engagement and collaboration within cross-functional teams


• Comfortable navigating between high-level strategy, policy, and governance, while also being hands-on and data-driven


• Proficiency in English, written and spoken, and strong skills in MS Office applications

What We Offer

• A key role in shaping Royal Unibrew's sustainability agenda, with a strategic hub at our HQ in Faxe


• Freedom with responsibility - we trust you to own your domain and drive improvements


• A collaborative team culture that quickly turns ideas into action


• Strong conditions for professional and personal development


• Great beverages throughout the day - yes, including cold Faxe Kondi

Ready to take the next step?

Upload your application as soon as possible as we interview on a continuous basis.

At Royal Unibrew, you'll find the industry's most dedicated, energetic, and experienced colleagues. Together, we build the best framework for a job that precisely matches your everyday life and career aspirations.

Royal Unibrew produces, markets, sells, and distributes quality beverages. We are a consortium of more than 35 breweries and beverage producers from across Denmark, known especially for our traditional, locally-rooted brands such as Faxe Kondi, Egekilde, Royal Beer, Ceres, and Odense Pilsner, as well as partner brands like Pepsi MAX and Heineken.

Today, we are the second-largest beverage company in Denmark. Our journey began in 1856, and we still maintain a strong commercial focus, a clear growth strategy, and an ambitious sustainability strategy - both domestically and internationally.

You'll have over 1500 colleagues in Denmark and more than 2700 colleagues outside the country, including in Finland, Italy, France, Norway, Canada, the Netherlands, and the Baltic countries.

With us, you'll be part of challenging the boundaries of sustainable production and distribution. You'll help ensure a diverse range of beverages that bring people together - on the dance floor, during the third half, or over a meal - all while contributing to strengthening Danish sports, music, and community life.