Sustainability Advocacy Manager

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve value chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using a rising amount of recycled content. Around 47,000 Amcor people generate US$12.5 billion in sales from operations that span about 230 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

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JOB DETAILS

Position Job Title: Sustainability Advocacy Manager

BG and BU: AFEMEA, Sales & Marketing

Function: Sustainability

Location: Brussels or Gent, Belgium

Line Manager’s Job Title: Sustainability Director

Advertising Legal Entity: Amcor Flexibles Transpac BVBA

Work contract Legal Entity:Amcor Flexibles Transpac BVBA

Contract length: Permanent

JOB PURPOSE

The Sustainability Advocacy Manager supports the development and implementation of a consistent sustainability advocacy strategy for the EU and the relevant countries in the EMEA region. This includes developing and leading our advocacy efforts with relevant constituencies at European and national levels.

The position plays a key role in further developing the position of Amcor as THE leading packaging company for the environment delivering on Amcor’s 2025 Sustainability Pledge and as a supplier of choice for responsible packaging and sustainability in general for the EMEA region and for Amcor Flexibles globally.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Monitor legislation and trends at the level of the EU, countries, or as geographically defined by Amcor’s business; evaluate risks, options, opportunities, and help secure policies advantageous for the environment, society, the industry and Amcor.
• Implement Amcor’s advocacy strategy for the business group in line with Amcor’s global strategy, including solutions as they relate to packaging litter, end of life solutions, circular economy, extended producer responsibility, climate change, and legislation or taxes impacting Amcor’s business.
• Work with governmental organizations through industry/advocacy organizations or, where appropriate, directly with legislators and regulators to meet legislative and policy goals.
• Engage with NGOs and other civil society groups as required for implementing the defined strategy.
• Support regional and local Amcor management teams on policy and government affairs, building capability and alignment.
• Support the Sustainability Director in driving the agenda and help to lead trade organizations to support Amcor’s agenda and goals, including forming new organizations or coalitions where needed.
• Coordinate with customers’ and suppliers’ public affairs teams to facilitate the policy agenda from a value chain perspective and to create strong links with customers and suppliers.
• Prepare briefings for senior managers and local management teams; along with advice for procurement, product development, sales, marketing, legal, and other business functions.
• Work with the corporate communications team to develop key messages and talking points for internal and external communications.
• Perform other duties as required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver performance results in line with Amcor’s public commitment as it relates to the 2025 Sustainability pledge and the overall Amcor sustainability program.
• Ensure alignment between sustainability related policy developments for packaging and Amcor’s strategy and business interests.
• Support external communication related to sustainability matters, including communication to public authorities and investors.

MAJOR CHALLENGES & COMPLEXITIES

• Deploy new processes and procedures (change management).
• Work cross-functionally, internally and externally, to align policy developments with business needs & priorities.
• Work in a complex matrix organization
• Management and influencing without formal authority.
• Influence the complete industry, value chain partners, policymakers and regulators.

Internal Relationships:

Senior Management

Sustainability

R&D

Procurement

Sales & Marketing

Operations

Communications

External Relationships

Industry groups

NGOs

Policymakers

Regulators

Customers

Suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Public Policy, Business, Sustainability or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience in public and/or governmental advocacy roles in Europe.
• Experience in the area of environmental and sustainability related policies.
• Understanding (experience as an additional asset) of circular economy concepts.
• Experience within the legislative / policy-making process in the EU.
• Experience in the packaging, plastics, or fast-moving consumer goods industry preferred.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, technologies and processes is an asset.
• Full proficiency in English and French, other languages as a plus.

• Strategic agility around advocacy and negotiation.
• Ability to navigate and influence legislation and industry group positions and actions.
• Action oriented.
• Strong executive presence; highly articulate, outgoing style, persuasive communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Ability to produce exceptional results working with a high level of autonomy and independence.
• Ability to work across and influence a wide range of personalities.
• Resilient with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally with numerous constituencies.
• Willingness to travel up to 30 % of time.

AMCOR FLEXIBLES EMEA

With more than 55 plants in 22 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA), a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world’s largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the food, beverage, pharma, personal care, medical and industrial markets. Its award winning approach towards sustainability makes AFEMEA the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions.