Senior Sustainability Specialist: Drive LCA & Strategy

UPM - The Biofore Company; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPM - The Biofore Company is seeking a Senior Sustainability Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term position located in Helsinki, Finland. You will lead sustainability initiatives aligned with the business strategy and support customers with sustainability requirements.

You will leverage life cycle assessment data, develop training materials, and collaborate across teams to advance responsible business practices in a global, multicultural setting. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in sustainability or related focus.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends and regulation; paper/packaging knowledge a plus.
• Understanding of LCA and data-driven approaches.
• Ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the UPM Specialty Materials sustainability agenda in alignment with the business strategy and UPM’s sustainability commitments.
• Provide sustainability expertise to customers, respond to customer enquiries, and support customers in meeting their sustainability-related requirements.
• Support data-driven product positioning by leveraging sustainability performance data, including life cycle assessment (LCA).
• Develop sustainability training materials and communication content for internal and external purposes.
• Collaborate with the UPM Group Responsibility team and other key stakeholders to advance joint sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor relevant sustainability trends and regulatory developments, translating them into practical business insights.

Skills

LCA knowledge

Sustainability experience

English proficiency

Education

BSc or MSc in Environmental Management/Engineering

Job description

UPM - The Biofore Company is seeking a Senior Sustainability Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term position located in Helsinki, Finland. You will lead sustainability initiatives aligned with the business strategy and support customers with sustainability requirements.

You will leverage life cycle assessment data, develop training materials, and collaborate across teams to advance responsible business practices in a global, multicultural setting. Fluency in English is required.