Sustainability Footprint & Climate Data Specialist

Puratos; Groot-Bijgaarden; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Insurance (group, dental, hospital)

Company Car

Bonus

Training days

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Ownership of work

Job summary

Puratos Belgium is seeking a Sustainability Footprint & Climate Data Specialist to own product environmental footprint calculations and Life Cycle Assessments, with a focus on carbon data. You will collaborate across R&D, Procurement, Operations and Finance to improve data quality and governance and translate results into actionable insights for decarbonization.

You will build scalable data processes, support audits, and work with cross‑functional teams to turn complex sustainability data into

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, economics, food or environmental science with 5+ years of related experience.
• Practical expertise in environmental data, footprint methodologies, and climate frameworks.
• Ability to build processes, document procedures and deliver reliable results in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own product environmental footprint calculations using PEFP and LCA methodologies.
• Build scalable data-gathering processes across functions, countries and systems.
• Connect footprints with Scope 3 data and corporate GHG inventories.
• Identify hotspots and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Collaborate with Commercial teams to respond to sustainability requests and tenders.
• Drive data governance, system integration and reporting data consistency.
• Promote automation and continuous improvement of sustainability data usage.

Skills

Carbon accounting

Environmental footprinting

Life Cycle Assessment

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in engineering/economics/environmental science or related field

Tools

LCA software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Sustainability Footprint & Climate Data Specialist

As Sustainability Footprint & Climate Data Specialist, you build the in-house expertise and scalable processes that turn product environmental and climate data into reliable, accessible insights. You own and improve Product Environmental Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment calculations, with an initial emphasis on carbon data, while connecting product‑level results with corporate climate commitments. By working across Research and Development, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Information Technology and Commercial teams, you strengthen data quality, transparency and governance across countries and functions. You translate technical findings into practical recommendations and customer‑relevant value, helping Puratos improve products, support decarbonization and respond more effectively to sustainability requests. This new role combines hands‑on data expertise, process ownership and cross‑functional collaboration in an evolving field.

What you will do

• Own and execute product environmental footprint calculations using Product Environmental Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment methodologies, maintaining assumptions, emission factors, documentation and calculation tools across the product portfolio.
• Build scalable data‑gathering processes and procedures that clarify data ownership, validation and quality requirements across functions, countries and systems.
• Connect product footprints with climate and Science Based Targets initiative data by supporting Scope 3 value‑chain emissions datasets, corporate greenhouse gas inventories, scenario modelling and the monitoring of decarbonization initiatives.
• Identify environmental hotspots and improvement opportunities across ingredients, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging and logistics, translating findings into practical actions.
• Partner with Commercial teams and customers to respond to sustainability requests, tenders and transparency needs, and to turn technical data into clear, business‑relevant insights.
• Collaborate across Research and Development, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and Information Technology to improve primary data availability, system integration, governance and consistency between operational, customer and corporate reporting data.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption by increasing automation and scalability, supporting reviews and audits, sharing knowledge, and guiding stakeholders in the effective use of sustainability data and tools.

Who are we looking for?

• A Master’s degree in engineering, economics, food science, environmental science or a related field, combined with relevant experience in carbon accounting, environmental footprinting, Life Cycle Assessment, sustainability data or a comparable domain. A first relevant experience of minimum 5 years is needed.
• Practical expertise in environmental data with the ability to work with footprint methodologies, emission factors, datasets, assumptions and recognised climate or sustainability frameworks.
• A hands‑on, solution‑oriented mindset and the autonomy to build processes, make well‑founded assumptions, document procedures and deliver reliable results in an evolving environment.
• Strong data and systems affinity including the ability to understand data quality, structure and flows and to translate business needs into productive collaboration with Information Technology teams and data owners.
• Customer focus and business acumen with the ability to explain technical sustainability information clearly and identify how footprint insights can create customer and commercial value.
• Confident cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management enabling you to build trust, find common ground and drive implementation across multicultural teams and different areas of expertise.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking; Dutch, French and/or Spanish are assets. Limited travel may be discussed depending on business needs.

What can you expect from Puratos?

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement is key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (10€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• Company Car
• Bonus
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• A wide variety of Health&Wellbeing benefits
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Working at Puratos Belgium

At Puratos Belgium, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, and 5 production sites. Our dedication to safety, health and wellbeing, along with respectful collaboration, empowers our employees to innovate and grow together. Our headquarters is in Groot-Bijgaarden, and we have five production sites located in Groot-Bijgaarden, Erembodegem, Lummen, Andenne, and St-Vith. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, we pave the way for career growth and meaningful contributions within our company, the industry, and the communities we serve.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

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This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well‑being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10 000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

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