Head of Sustainability & Decarbonization Strategy

Risus Talent Partners LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners LLC seeks a strategic Director of Sustainability to lead the development and execution of a sustainability strategy across a growing, multi-location organization. This role focuses on decarbonization, energy and waste management, and sustainable packaging to help customers meet goals.

The Director will partner with executive leadership, manufacturing, operations, finance, procurement, and sales to embed sustainability into business strategy and day-to-day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field; master’s preferred.
• Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives and delivering measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of decarbonization strategies, GHG accounting, and sustainability reporting.
• Experience driving cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of sustainability and decarbonization strategy with SBti-aligned targets.
• Establish carbon footprint baselines, track performance, and manage progress toward objectives.
• Identify high-impact initiatives and investments to reduce emissions and waste while enabling growth.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, manufacturing, and operations on energy efficiency and waste reduction.
• Research emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices to inform strategy.
• Advance sustainable packaging solutions in collaboration with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Sustainability expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Risus Talent Partners LLC seeks a strategic Director of Sustainability to lead the development and execution of a sustainability strategy across a growing, multi-location organization. This role focuses on decarbonization, energy and waste management, and sustainable packaging to help customers meet goals.

The Director will partner with executive leadership, manufacturing, operations, finance, procurement, and sales to embed sustainability into business strategy and day-to-day