Sustainability Manager – North America
About Novalis Innovative Flooring
Novalis Innovative Flooring is a global leader in premium, sustainable flooring solutions. With
over 40 years of design and manufacturing expertise, we are committed to shaping a better
future for people and the planet through circular innovation, responsible production, and
transparency.
We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Sustainability Manager – North America to
help advance our sustainability goals, ensuring our products and operations reflect the
highest environmental and social standards in the industry.
Position Overview
The Sustainability Manager – North America will play a critical role in implementing and
localizing Novalis’ global sustainability strategy across our North American operations. This
individual will work closely with the Global Sustainability Manager, Product Management,
R&D, Procurement, and Production teams to enhance resource efficiency, ensure
compliance with U.S. environmental regulations, and drive product innovation rooted in
circular design principles. This person will also serve as the North American face of Novalis
sustainability—confidently representing the brand to customers, certification bodies, and
industry partners.
Strategy & Implementation
• Implement and adapt Novalis’ global sustainability strategy within North America to
meet corporate targets for environmental and social impact reduction.
• Embed circular thinking (cradle-to-cradle principles) into all stages of product design,
production, and marketing.
• Translate regulatory requirements and global standards into actionable product and
operational requirements for the North American business.
• Work closely with the Global Sustainability Manager to align data collection, reporting,
and initiatives with global frameworks.
Product Development & R&D Collaboration
• Partner with Product Management and R&D during the discovery phase to provide U.S.
sustainability market insights, compliance information, and sustainability criteria for
new products.
• Support the testing, evaluation, and certification of new products during the
development phase.
• Screen new primary and secondary raw materials for compliance with U.S.
environmental regulations and Novalis sustainability guidelines.
• Challenge R&D to explore alternative and recycled materials, and continuously improve
product circularity and recyclability.
Operations, Data & Reporting
• Coordinate data collection and evaluation for the annual corporate sustainability report,
aligning with GRI, SASB, and ESRS standards.
• Analyze North American supply chain activities to identify opportunities for increased
resource efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
• Manage and maintain sustainability databases and cloud storage systems for internal
reporting and transparency.
• Analyze our waste streams and work on waste reduction schemes to divert production
and packaging waste from landfill and incineration.
Certifications & Compliance
• Oversee and maintain product certifications (e.g., FloorScore, Greenguard, EPD, HPD,
Declare) and site certifications (e.g, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) for North
American operations.
• Support customers and stakeholders in meeting green building standards such as LEED
and WELL.
• Ensure continuous compliance with all North American environmental and
sustainability regulations.
Employee & Customer Engagement
• Provide sustainability training for Novalis employees to foster awareness and
ownership of sustainability initiatives.
• Represent Novalis in customer meetings, industry events, and sustainability forums as a
credible, professional voice for our environmental commitment.
• Offer sustainability support to North American operations and customers as needed,
serving as a key contact for sustainability-related inquiries.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or
related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sustainability or environmental management experience,
preferably within the flooring, building materials, or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of green building certification systems (LEED, WELL, etc.) and
environmental labeling systems (EPD, HPD, Declare, etc.).
• Proven experience with LCA methodologies, data collection for GRI/SASB/ESRS, and
corporate sustainability reporting.
• Strong understanding of circular economy principles and product stewardship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to
customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Preferred certifications: LEED AP, WELL AP, or equivalent sustainability accreditation.
Why Join Novalis
At Novalis, sustainability is more than a goal—it’s the foundation of how we design,
manufacture, and inspire. You’ll be part of a global team committed to leading our industry
toward a circular, transparent, and resilient future. If you’re passionate about transforming
ideas into measurable impact, we’d love to have you on our journey.
