At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
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The Director, Enterprise Sustainability (“Director”) is responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading the governance, execution, and continuous evolution of Graphic Packaging International, LLC (“GPI”)’s global sustainability program. Reporting to the EVP, General Counsel & Secretary, the Director will unify and lead a global sustainability organization with accountability across Product Sustainability, Operations Sustainability, and Supply Chain Sustainability. The successful candidate will serve as GPI’s principal sustainability subject matter expert, advising executive leadership and the Board while acting as the Company’s primary external sustainability leader with customers, investors, industry organizations, and other key stakeholders.
In addition to leading GPI’s enterprise sustainability strategy, goals, and roadmap, this role is accountable for sustainability reporting, governance, communications, and enterprise capability building. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional leadership to align business priorities, integrate sustainability into strategic decision-making, anticipate emerging global trends, and proactively address risks and opportunities that advance GPI’s sustainability objectives.
This role leads a global, matrixed sustainability organization through leaders responsible for Product Sustainability, Operations Sustainability, and Supply Chain Sustainability, while influencing a broad network of regional and functional resources across the enterprise.
The Director is responsible for coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development of direct reports, while serving as a technical mentor across the organization on climate strategy, carbon accounting, and related sustainability disciplines.
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
$172,300.00 - $229,700.00
Pay Range: $172,300.00 - $229,700.00
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.