Head of Sustainability Co2

**HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY CO2 - BUSINESS GROUP ELECTRONICS (M/F/D)**

Location Lippstadt, Germany
FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.

This position can be based at any FORVIA Hella location in Europe

We are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions and are seeking a visionary Head of Sustainability CO2 for our Business Group Electronics to lead and shape our CO2 reduction strategy and initiatives across Europe.

**YOUR TASKS**
- Develop, implement, and oversee the Business Group’s (BG) CO2 reduction strategy and roadmap, aligned with the Group Net Zero roadmap, ensuring measurable progress via KPIs
- Research and recommend carbon emission reduction initiatives, balancing environmental impact with financial feasibility and investment requirements
- Advise and support BG functions to enhance environmental impact solutions, such as eco-design, CO2e footprint methodologies, waste, and water management, in collaboration with Group Functions
- Lead and coordinate the CO2 cross-functional network (Organize and facilitate regular workshops to advance and monitor action plans; Establish governance committees for oversight and alignment
- Collect, interpret, and manage sustainability data, ensuring integration into digital tools (e.g., CO2 costing tools, accounting systems, and Sustainable Digital Product Passport
- Report CO2/product sustainability performance quarterly to the BG board, covering contributions from innovation and acquisition

**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS**
- Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced qualifications in sustainability or CO2 management are an advantage
- Strategic Insight: Proven ability to analyze industry trends, particularly in sustainability, and identify weak signals to anticipate future business levers over a 5 to 10-year horizon
- Change Leadership: Demonstrated track record of influencing and driving global strategic change agendas, with strong credibility across all levels of the organization
- Global Team Leadership: Extensive experience leading cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams, fostering collaboration and achieving results in complex, global environments
- Mentorship and Coaching: Proven ability to mentor, coach, and inspire individuals, driving motivation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Customer Relations Expertise: Strong B2B negotiation skills with the ability to strengthen and sustain long-term customer relationships
- Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, are essential for effective communication in a global environment

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Mobile Working and flexible working time models
- Extensive career and further training opportunities
- Sports and health program HELLA in Motion as well as partner of the company fitness network WELLPASS
- Discounted Germany ticket for bus and train
- Free coffee and water, company restaurants and cafés
- Bicycle leasing and numerous employee benefits
- Company pension plan with HELLA allowance
- Family support: family service and advice on caring for relatives
- Employee events

**HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA**
Lara Cusati
Beckumer Straße 130
59552 Lippstadt