Position summary

GNT Group, a family-owned maker of plant-based coloring foods (its EXBERRY brand) for food and beverages worldwide, is hiring a Sustainability Specialist in Mierlo to further develop and implement its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities. The role translates GNT’s sustainability ambitions into concrete projects and measurable results across the global organisation and supply chain, spanning decarbonization, biodiversity, water management, human rights and ESG reporting.

Why this role matters

The role strengthens GNT Group’s sustainability performance worldwide, from agriculture and raw materials through production to customers, turning sustainability ambitions into measurable improvements across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement ESG objectives and translate them into concrete actions and measurable results.
• Lead sustainability projects relating to decarbonization, climate, biodiversity, water and human rights.
• Support ESG reporting including audit processes, KPIs and policy development, translating data into improvement actions.
• Collaborate across functions with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Finance, Marketing and Sales to build organisational support.
• Monitor sustainability developments and translate them into opportunities and priorities for GNT.
• Own projects and workstreams independently, including planning, stakeholder management, progress tracking and measurable results.

Team and stakeholders

The role works with colleagues across disciplines and GNT Group locations and maintains contact with relevant external partners, reporting into the Sustainability Manager.

Key details

• Hybrid position based in Mierlo, with regular office presence required; 32-40 hours per week.
• Candidates must have professional working proficiency in Dutch and English and be authorised to work in the Netherlands (currently based in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany).
• Benefits include a bonus scheme, 27 vacation days, a favourable pension scheme and extensive training access.

Requirements

• An experienced sustainability professional with relevant experience in sustainability, ESG or corporate sustainability, familiar with GRI, EcoVadis, SEDEX, GlobalG.A.P. and FSA.
• A completed Master’s degree, for example in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Economics or a comparable field.
• Experience independently leading and implementing sustainability or ESG projects, moving effectively between strategy and execution.
• Analytical, hands-on and structured, able to translate information and data into clear priorities and actions.
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of both Dutch and English (professional working proficiency required); German is an advantage.