Position Purpose Statement
The Sustainability Specialist at Abilia is responsible for advancing the organization’s sustainability performance by integrating structured sustainability practices into core operations. The role will initially focus on establishing and embedding an Environmental Management System into the existing Quality Management System, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and compliance. The position will also drive continuous environmental improvements and support the development of more sustainable and responsible supply chains.
Overall Responsibility
The Sustainability Specialist leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental management practices across the organization. This includes ensuring that environmental considerations are systematically integrated into business processes, that performance is monitored and improved, and that the organization meets relevant regulatory and stakeholder expectations. The role also supports the transition toward more sustainable supply chain practices by collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Develop, implement, and integrate an Environmental Management System (EMS) into the existing Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring consistency and usability across the organization
Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, standards (e.g., ISO 14001), and internal policies
Drive environmental improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact (e.g., emissions, waste, resource use)