Global Nature Strategy Lead & SAM Co-Lead

Continental; Lousado; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Career development

Training opportunities

Global exposure

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Global Nature Strategy Coordinator & TIP SAM Co-Lead to drive biodiversity, water stewardship, and lifecycle assessment initiatives across Tires. You will work with Sustainability, R&D, Procurement, and Manufacturing to shape strategy and ensure alignment with evolving regulations.

The role requires LCA expertise, strong stakeholder coordination, and willingness to travel internationally within a global matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, environmental management, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), greenhouse gas accounting, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of biodiversity, water stewardship, climate impact assessment, and nature-related frameworks such as TNFD and SBTN.
• Experience with CSRD, ESRS, and related regulatory topics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance Tires’ global nature strategy, aligning with regulations like CSRD, ESRS, CSDDD, TNFD, and SBTN.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to integrate nature-related objectives into business strategies and operations.
• Act as subject matter expert for LCA, PCF, GHG accounting, and environmental impact assessments.
• Lead the SAM workstream within TIP and drive industry-wide sustainability assessment standards.
• Represent Tires in industry associations and external initiatives.
• Support sustainable value chain and supplier strategies with environmental assessments.
• Prepare management reports and materials for executive leadership.

Skills

Biodiversity knowledge

Water stewardship

Climate impact assessment

TNFD and SBTN frameworks

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Willingness for international travel

Education

Environmental Sciences degree

Engineering degree

Sustainability Management degree

Business Administration degree

Tools

LCA software

Job description

Continental is seeking a Global Nature Strategy Coordinator & TIP SAM Co-Lead to drive biodiversity, water stewardship, and lifecycle assessment initiatives across Tires. You will work with Sustainability, R&D, Procurement, and Manufacturing to shape strategy and ensure alignment with evolving regulations.

The role requires LCA expertise, strong stakeholder coordination, and willingness to travel internationally within a global matrix organization.