Director, Sustainability, UPM Fibres

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We are looking for a Director, Sustainability, UPM Fibres to lead our sustainability agenda as the world's leading multifibre pulp producer. Based in Helsinki, this is a senior leadership role within our UPM Fibres Marketing, Sustainability and Communications (MSC) team, working closely with our customers, sales, marketing, operations and the UPM group sustainability team. The role reports to the VP, Marketing, Sustainability and Communications, UPM Fibres.

Greetings from your future manager 

“Sustainability is at the heart of why our customers choose UPM Fibres. This role shapes that conversation — from EU regulation to key account partnerships and sustainable product development. You will be an integral part of our UPM Pulp commercial organization, working hand in hand with our sales and marketing teams, but also serve as a key link between our pulp customers and our Finnish and Uruguayan pulp and forestry operations, driving our UPM Fibres sustainability strategy forward. You will be joining the team at an exciting moment when the global UPM sustainability strategy is being renewed and you will be responsible for developing its implementation roadmap for our UPM Fibres Business Area“— Kati Kaskeala, VP, Marketing, Sustainability and Communications, UPM Fibres

What you will do 

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of the UPM Fibres sustainability strategy across our Fibres Finland and Fibres Uruguay operations
• Drive our approach to global, EU and national sustainability regulation — including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Green Claims Directive — translating policy into clear business action
• Own UPM Fibres’ carbon agenda, developing our carbon roadmap, product carbon footprints and lifecycle assessments
• Lead UPM Pulp’s sustainability service offering, defining how sustainability creates measurable value for our global B2B customers
• Build and deepen sustainability partnerships with UPM Pulp key accounts — driving joint sustainability projects and co-marketing initiatives
• Develop and maintain sustainability data tools and customer-facing resources
• Build sustainability capability across our sales and commercial teams, making complex topics accessible and actionable
• Represent UPM Fibres in internal and external sustainability networks and fora
• Manage and support the development of a sustainability specialist

Who you are  

• You are an experienced sustainability professional with a track record of leading sustainability strategy, work and teams in a B2B, industrial or commodity context
• You have a university degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• You are highly knowledgeable about EU sustainability regulation and global sustainability policy
• You are a quick and curious learner with the capacity to digest large amounts of information and data and to prioritize, structure and communicate it to internal and external stakeholders
• You are commercially minded: you understand how sustainability creates competitive advantage and customer value, not just compliance
• You are a confident communicator with excellent influencing skills, equally comfortable in presentations to senior executives, customers and the media
• You are effective at building trust across functions: sales, marketing, operations, group sustainability teams and external partners
• You demonstrate the ability to lead at a strategic level while effectively managing and developing talent
• You are a self-directed leader who brings clarity to complex, multi-stakeholder situations
• You are fluent in English; other languages are considered an asset

This is what we offer to you 

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.  
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. 
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. 
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. 

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Additional information 

The position is based in Helsinki, Finland. 

The position holder will report to the VP, Marketing, Sustainability and Communications, UPM Fibres. 

For further information about the role, please contact Kati Kaskeala VP, Marketing, Sustainability & Communications, UPM Fibres at [email protected]. Kati is also reachable via phone at +358408417884 on Friday, May 29 at 14-16 EEST and Monday, June 1 at 15-16 EEST.

Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by June 8, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline. 

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected].

For UPM positions located in Finland, a security background check may be performed for those selected in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.  

UPM is a non-smoking workplace in Finland. 

The UPM Fibres Business Area (BA) includes our UPM Pulp, UPM Forest and UPM Timber businesses.

As the world’s leading multifibre pulp supplier, UPM Pulp creates value for our customers with our broad product portfolio and deep technical knowledge of both hardwood and softwood fibres.

We deliver what matters most to our customers: reliable, high-quality pulp and security of supply. Our solutions enable them to run competitive, stable and seamless operations. With our local sales, R&D and technical teams, UPM Pulp’s customers have expert support on hand, helping them optimize their fibre furnish and innovate for optimal end-product quality.

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