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Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Nature & Social Impact Manager

Business OperationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in sustainability, environment, engineering, supply chain, or a related field is required.
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience is required; experience in consumer packaged goods, food, or manufacturing is ideal.
  • Knowledge of climate and decarbonization, food waste, packaging, water, and agriculture issues and their relevance to an agri-food company is required.
  • Strong project management and analytical skills, including experience with key performance indicators and performance tracking, are required.
  • The ability to influence and mobilize stakeholders without direct authority is required.
  • Strong English and French communication skills are required.
  • Bilingualism is required because the role involves frequent communication with business units, plants, and business partners outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure implementation of the company's key environmental roadmap initiatives, with particular focus on decarbonization.
  • Turn strategy and performance data into clear action plans by mobilizing cross-functional teams and tracking measurable progress.
  • Strengthen sustainability impact through B Corp certification, employee engagement, and community partnerships.
  • Coordinate the 2030 carbon reduction roadmap and identify opportunities across manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics.
  • Advance initiatives related to food waste, water, packaging circularity, and regenerative agriculture.
  • Build and monitor key performance indicators, reporting tools, and insights to support decision-making.
  • Translate global sustainability priorities into relevant actions for the Canadian business.
  • Mobilize cross-functional teams and help remove barriers to execution.
  • Lead the employee volunteering program.
  • Manage key community partnerships.
  • Create initiatives that strengthen employee engagement around sustainability and social impact.
  • Lead the B Corp certification and recertification process.
  • Monitor sustainability performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Communications to share sustainability progress internally and externally.
  • Contribute to sustainability reporting and represent the company with external partners when appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with B Corp or a similar sustainability framework is an asset.

About the Company

Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Danone is a global food and beverage company focused on Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It sells brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 markets, employing over 100,000 people. Its products aim to support health and sustainability, guided by the One Planet. One Health framework and 2030 goals, with a plan to pursue B Corp certification by 2025. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven approach, the Entreprise à Mission status in France, and strong sustainability commitments across a diversified brand portfolio to bring healthy, sustainable eating to as many people as possible.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919

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