Global Sustainability Director, Logistics

Job Description

We're seeking a dynamic Director to lead our journey toward a sustainable, low-carbon future in logistics. This key role will craft a strategic roadmap to transform transportation and warehousing, set ambitious CO₂ reduction targets, and spearhead decarbonization initiatives!

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Roadmap Development

• Develop a global logistics sustainability strategy for transportation and warehousing.
• Define CO₂ reduction targets aligned with corporate climate goals.
• Create a logistics decarbonization roadmap, focusing on technology adoption and operational optimization.

2. Emissions Measurement & Baseline Creation

• Establish a baseline for Scope 1, 2, and Scope 3 emissions using recognized methodologies.
• Collaborate with Climate/Sustainability teams for accurate data models and reporting.
• Implement global data collection processes and KPIs to monitor emissions.

3. Decarbonization Opportunity Assessment

• Identify CO₂ reduction initiatives like route optimization, alternative fuels, and warehouse energy efficiency.
• Conduct cost-benefit assessments to support decision-making.

4. Procurement Partnership

• Integrate sustainability criteria into RFPs and contracts with logistics providers.
• Co-lead supplier engagement programs for CO₂ reduction.

5. Implementation & Program Delivery

• Lead global implementation of sustainability initiatives from development to execution.
• Manage governance structures with Procurement, Logistics, and Sustainability teams.

6. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on logistics decarbonization.
• Collaborate with external partners and communicate progress to executives.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The director will partner closely with Climate & Sustainability teams, Procurement, Regional Logistics Operations, Finance, and regional supply chain leaders to accelerate the company’s transition to a low-carbon logistics network.

Do you have what it takes

The ideal candidate has over a decade of experience in global supply chain, logistics, or sustainability roles, with expertise in designing sustainability programs and understanding carbon drivers.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Scope 3 emissions, GHG Protocol, and carbon accounting tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional programs and strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with digital tools for logistics data and emissions measurement.
• Passion for sustainability and knowledge of global regulatory expectations.

Behaviors & Leadership Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute plans.
• Pragmatic operator delivering measurable results.
• Strong collaborator who inspires and influences across functions.
• Data-driven and comfortable challenging assumptions.

Success Measures

• Establishment of a validated logistics emissions baseline.
• Achievement of CO₂ reduction targets.
• Deployment of decarbonization initiatives.
• Inclusion of sustainability KPIs in contracts.
• Improved reporting accuracy and stakeholder engagement.

The position is based in Billund, DK and relocation support is not offered for this role.

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

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