Global Sustainability Director, Logistics

Job Description

We're seeking a dynamic Director to lead our journey toward a sustainable, low carbon future in logistics. This key role will craft a strategic roadmap to transform transportation and warehousing, set ambitious CO reduction targets, and spearhead decarbonization initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Roadmap Development: Develop a global logistics sustainability strategy for transportation and warehousing; Define CO reduction targets aligned with corporate climate goals; Create a logistics decarbonization roadmap focusing on technology adoption and operational optimization.
2. Emissions Measurement & Baseline Creation: Establish a baseline for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions using recognized methodologies; Collaborate with Climate/Sustainability teams for accurate data models and reporting; Implement global data collection processes and KPIs to monitor emissions.
3. Decarbonization Opportunity Assessment: Identify CO reduction initiatives like route optimisation, alternative fuels, and warehouse energy efficiency; Conduct cost benefit assessments to support decision making.
4. Procurement Partnership: Integrate sustainability criteria into RFPs and contracts with logistics providers; Co lead supplier engagement programmes for CO reduction.
5. Implementation & Program Delivery: Lead global implementation of sustainability initiatives from development to execution; Manage governance structures with Procurement, Logistics, and Sustainability teams.
6. Cross Functional Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as subject matter expert on logistics decarbonisation; Collaborate with external partners and communicate progress to executives.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The director will partner closely with Climate & Sustainability teams, Procurement, Regional Logistics Operations, Finance, and regional supply chain leaders to accelerate the company's transition to a low carbon logistics network.

Do you have what it takes

The ideal candidate has over a decade of experience in global supply chain, logistics or sustainability roles, with expertise in designing sustainability programmes and understanding carbon drivers.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience in logistics operations
• Experience with Scope 3 emissions, GHG Protocol, and carbon accounting tools
• Ability to lead cross functional programs and strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with digital tools for logistics data and emissions measurement
• Passion for sustainability and knowledge of global regulatory expectations

Behaviours & Leadership Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute plans
• Pragmatic operator delivering measurable results
• Strong collaborator who inspires and influences across functions
• Data driven and comfortable challenging assumptions

Success Measures

• Establishment of a validated logistics emissions baseline
• Achievement of CO reduction targets
• Deployment of decarbonisation initiatives
• Inclusion of sustainability KPIs in contracts
• Improved reporting accuracy and stakeholder engagement

Benefits

• Family Care Leave
• Insurances - Life and disability insurance
• Wellbeing - resources and benefits for physical and mental wellbeing
• Colleague Discount - generous discount from day 1
• Bonus - reward scheme when goals are reached and eligibility met
• Workplace - hybrid policy, average 3 days per week in office

Location

The position is based in London, UK and relocation support is not offered for this role.

EEO Statement

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion) to apply for roles in our team. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.