Stokke Sustainability Manager

Here We Grow:

Stokke's long history of design and innovation began over eight decades ago on the west coast of Norway in 1932. Our values remain deeply rooted in our Scandinavian heritage and our commitment to craftsmanship and quality. Stokke is recognized worldwide for best-in-class solutions for children. For over forty years, we've combined our passion for Scandinavian design with the ability to challenge the ordinary and make beautiful products that nurture family bonding. Designed not only for you and your child, but for your children’s children, and generations to come.

Stokke has experienced considerable international growth through our strategic approach of acquiring products and brands. These acquisitions include the Nomi chair, LIMAS, a baby carrier company, Mukako, a multi-activity play table brand, and BABYZEN, the makers of the highly popular YOYO all-in-one lightweight stroller. Acquisitions is key for our growth and has allowed us to have office presence in Norway, Germany, The Netherlands, France, the US, and Asia, meaning we truly offer an international work environment and can stand by our brand promise Confident Kids for a better World.

 Pursue Excellence, The Team:

At Stokke, sustainability is not just about environmental responsibility but also ensuring long-term financial sustainability. The company takes a holistic approach to integrating sustainability into its core business strategy, with a particular emphasis on accurate reporting and transparency in sustainability efforts. The sustainability team plays a critical role in driving initiatives that align with both the company's environmental objectives and its financial goals.

In collaboration with the finance team, the sustainability team is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on key sustainability metrics that impact both environmental performance and financial health. By closely monitoring sustainability-related KPIs, they provide insights into how sustainability efforts contribute to Stokke’s overall financial sustainability. This includes reporting on areas like carbon footprint reduction, sustainable sourcing practices, and long-term product durability, ensuring that these initiatives not only meet environmental standards but also support Stokke’s financial resilience.

The sustainability team works to embed sustainability across Stokke's financial reporting, ensuring that investors and stakeholders are informed about the economic benefits of sustainable practices. Whether it’s through driving efficiency in resource use or improving product life cycles, the team’s work directly contributes to the company’s financial sustainability, helping Stokke grow responsibly while minimizing its environmental impact.

Take Responsibility, The Position:

The Sustainability Manager at Stokke is responsible for implementing and advancing the company’s sustainability strategy in close collaboration with the CFO, Chief Supply Chain Officer and the Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, the Sustainability Manager will play a key part in driving best-in-class sustainability performance, particularly in the areas of sustainability reporting and financial sustainability.

A central responsibility of the Sustainability Manager will be to oversee and manage the sustainability reporting process. This includes developing and tracking sustainability KPIs, ensuring that Stokke’s progress is accurately reflected in both internal and external reports. The role requires a focus on how sustainability initiatives, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions or sourcing sustainable materials, impact the company’s financial performance. Working with both internal and external stakeholders, the Sustainability Manager will ensure that sustainability reporting aligns with financial objectives, helping to communicate the business case for sustainability.

Better Together, The Ideal Profile:

The successful candidate will need to stay updated on current sustainability trends, particularly in areas that intersect with finance, such as regulatory reporting requirements, sustainability accounting standards, and financial incentives for green initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the implementation of Stokke’s sustainability strategy, focusing on key areas such as Early Childhood Development, Ethical Trade, Sustainable Sourcing of Wood, and reducing the company’s greenhouse gas footprint.
• Manage and advance sustainability reporting, ensuring the accurate collection and analysis of sustainability data and KPIs, and their integration into Stokke’s broader financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure that sustainability initiatives contribute to the company’s financial sustainability and are reflected in financial statements.
• Monitor sustainability trends and regulations, ensuring that Stokke remains compliant with sustainability reporting standards and is positioned to benefit from sustainability-related financial opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Brand and Marketing, to embed sustainability into Stokke’s brand communication and external messaging.
• Attend industry conferences and webinars to stay informed on the latest developments in sustainability, particularly in the juvenile industry.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in sustainability, engineering, psychology, education, or another relevant field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a corporate or consultancy setting, with touchpoints to sustainability.
• A strong interest in child development, as well as environmental and social sustainability.
• Experience with sustainability reporting, including familiarity with sustainability accounting standards and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, with a focus on delivering results that support both environmental and financial sustainability goals.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to interpret sustainability data and its financial impact.
• Tech-savvy and innovative, with the ability to drive process improvements in sustainability reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to align stakeholders across the organization.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

Keep Growing, What We Offer:

Perhaps the biggest benefit of working at Stokke is the opportunity to work with a premium brand with products that are recognized around the world and have a common purpose: to encourage child development and to nurture family bonding.

You will also get to appreciate an international career with a host of learning opportunities in a growing brand that creates smart and sustainable premium products that stimulate children’s development.

Furthermore, you will work in a company where our core values,

Keep Growing, Take Responsibility, Pursue Excellence and Better Together

define who we are and what we stand for. Offering unique Learning and Development opportunities from our Stokke Academy such as Global Training, Digital Education, Mentee\Mentorships and leadership development.

At Stokke, we are truly better together we take pride in our international and diverse global offices.

• Stokke offers an extensive benefit package to its employees
• Stokke is providing a hybrid working model which gives you the opportunity of working up to 3 flexible and 2 days from the office