Global Recycling Manager

About us:

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

About the Role:

Leads the development and execution of sustainability strategies within a defined topic area or industry vertical, delivering measurable impact for Maersk and society. This role drives complex, high-value sustainability initiatives that mitigate environmental, social, and economic risks while unlocking growth opportunities aligned with Maersk’s purpose and strategic ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Development: Design and implement sustainability strategies at the Group or Business Unit level, ensuring alignment with overarching corporate goals and industry-specific needs.
• Commercial Integration: In Business Units, identify and drive commercial opportunities by engaging customers and shaping external sustainability frameworks that influence future business conditions.
• Thought Leadership: Lead the development of one or more sustainability themes, proactively identifying emerging trends, risks, and opportunities to position Maersk as a sustainability leader.
• Program & Project Leadership: Initiate and manage complex, cross-functional sustainability programs involving internal stakeholders and external partners, including customers and regulatory bodies.
• Capability Building: Elevate internal sustainability awareness through training and advisory support. Provide expert guidance to leadership on ESG risks and opportunities that may influence business planning.
• Process Integration: Embed sustainability into core business processes and decision-making frameworks. Continuously improve existing sustainability tools, methodologies, and reporting mechanisms.
• Risk Mitigation & External Engagement: Address sustainability-related risks through proactive mitigation strategies and engagement with key opinion leaders, NGOs, and industry bodies.
• Performance & Reporting: Lead materiality assessments, benchmark performance, and report on sustainability outcomes in line with internal and external standards.
• Communication: Collaborate with Communications to manage sustainability-related crisis response and stakeholder messaging.
• Team Leadership: Develop and lead a high-performing team of sustainability professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and impact.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the shipping and maritime sector, including decarbonization pathways, regulatory frameworks (e.g., IMO, EU ETS), and emerging technologies such as alternative fuels and energy efficiency systems.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven experience in developing and executing sustainability or ESG strategies at a corporate or business unit level, ideally within a global logistics or maritime organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., fleet operations, procurement, project execution) and external partners (e.g., customers, regulators, NGOs, industry coalitions).
• Project & Program Management: Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional sustainability initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Regulatory & Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with global sustainability standards and reporting frameworks such as GRI, CDP, CSRD, and the UN Global Compact.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Ability to synthesize technical and regulatory information into actionable insights and communicate effectively with executive leadership and operational teams.
• Team Leadership: Experience building and managing high-performing teams, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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