From soft drink bottles to packaging trays, from clothing to carpet, INEOS Aromatics makes the chemicals used to produce many of the things we use in our daily lives.
Our main products include paraxylene (PX) and purified terephthalic acid (PTA). PTA is a raw material used in the manufacture of polyesters used to make fibres, textiles, film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. PX is a feedstock for PTA production. We also produce a number of other specialty petrochemicals products, including metaxylene. We care about how we deliver these essential products to the world. Above everything, the safety, reliability and excellence in our operations is fundamental to our success. Our progress comes from the energy of our people, a team committed to continuous improvement and excellence.
European Sustainability Manager
Purpose of the job
The European Sustainability Manager is responsible for developing and delivering Aromatics European sustainability strategy and driving related development, compliance reporting and advocacy activities at a regional level. This includes working closely with the commercial team to develop opportunities for existing and future business endeavours and supporting their sustainability related conversations with customers.
The role supports projects with respect to advising on legislative risks, GHG footprint advocacy and risk mitigation. The role also supports the Global Aromatics sustainability agenda, particularly in respect of Product environmental footprint (PEF) and Life cycle assessment (LCA), by acting as a subject matter expert.
Environment and context
INEOS Aromatics has a strong focus on developing new technologies to advance a sustainable and low carbon future and to develop INEOS’ contribution to the circular economy. Our PTAir® technology, for example, enables us to produce PTA with a ~30% lower carbon footprint than the average European PTA production. Recently we also completed the construction of a pilot plant to prove a new chemical recycling technology, known as INFINIA®. The technology deals with post-consumer polyester waste that is difficult or impossible to recycle using mechanical methods, enabling this waste to be transformed back into new, virgin-quality feedstocks.
Accountabilities of the job
- Monitor the European sustainability landscape to inform the Region’s ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) Strategy
- European sustainability strategy development and delivery
- Sustainability lead for INFINIA®
- Provide commercial and business support in the European organization in relation to ESG topics
- Product environmental footprint and Life cycle assessment -subject matter expert.
- Support functional leads globally in developing INEOS Aromatics Corporate Social Responsibility framework/plans and ESG policies and positions according to regulations, market trends and needs
- Commercial input to the delivery of greenhouse gas related initiatives such as Emissions trading scheme and European Net Zero Roadmap
- Represent European interests in the global Aromatics ESG agenda
Required Profile
Level of education & Experience in general
- Degree in science or engineering
- A minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in petrochemicals and/or Sustainability/ESG/CSR activities, ideally in the PET value chain
Technical skills
- Understanding of sustainability regulatory and legislative environment and future developments across Europe and the UK.
- Understanding, experience, and capability in LCA development, PEF assessment, associated methodologies, regulations, and standards, as well as GHG emission calculations and analysis.
- Deep understanding of sustainability improvement, circular economy, and emissions reduction levers
- Strong analytical skills
Behavioural skills
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to influence without formal authority, build effective working relationships and work across different cultures and levels of seniority.
- Excellent problem solving & influencing skills to provide the best business outcome in a dynamic work environment.
- Sound Commercial Acumen, able to identify and quickly assess potential opportunities and risks
- Ability to handle multiple projects/workstreams in parallel
Offer
At INEOS Aromatics, you can add value whilst continuing to develop yourself. You will be able to use your full potential in an inspiring company that places accountability on people where the expectation is to be entrepreneurial with a drive for excellence and improving business results.
Working for INEOS Aromatics means an attractive salary package with an interesting bonus system, a flexible compensation plan, flexitime, and fringe benefits specific to the chemical industry.