Global ESG Engineer

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into

the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Location
This role can be based at either Aarhus, Hull or Karlshamn.

About the role
We are looking for a Global ESG Engineer to join AAK’s Global Operations team and help drive the implementation of our operational ESG strategy across our global manufacturing network.

As the technical ESG expert within Global Operations, you will translate AAK’s sustainability ambitions into practical engineering standards, measurable KPIs and improvement programmes. Your focus will be on identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, optimise water and waste, and improve the overall resource efficiency of our operations.

Working closely with Global Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Procurement, Digital & IT, EHS, Sustainability and regional teams, you will develop consistent approaches to ESG performance, strengthen the quality of our data and support sites in delivering measurable environmental and financial benefits.
This is a hands-on, global role where you will combine technical expertise, data-driven insight and stakeholder management to create scalable solutions across AAK’s manufacturing network. You will also play an important role in developing digital ESG reporting capabilities and embedding continuous improvement into our operations.

Responsibilities
- Identify and prioritise ESG improvement opportunities across AAK’s manufacturing network, with a focus on energy, carbon, water, waste and resource efficiency.
- Co-develop and implement global engineering standards, technical specifications, methodologies and best practices that support consistent ESG performance.
- Work with manufacturing sites to assess technical solutions, develop business cases and quantify the environmental, energy and financial benefits of improvement projects.
- Translate global ESG targets into practical site-level roadmaps, KPIs, improvement projects and implementation plans.
- Drive the deployment of energy monitoring, carbon tracking and digital ESG data solutions to improve data quality, transparency and decision-making.
- Collaborate with Global Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Procurement, Digital & IT, EHS and Sustainability to embed ESG improvements into capital projects and daily operations.
- Use operational data and performance analysis to identify trends, improvement opportunities and priorities across regions.
- Track project progress, verify delivered benefits and share best practices and lessons learned across the global manufacturing network.
- Support the development of consistent ESG reporting and data management processes, ensuring reliable information for internal and external reporting requirements.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, ESG standards and regulatory developments, translating relevant changes into practical improvements for AAK’s operations.

About you
- Degree in Chemical, Process, Energy, Environmental, Carbon & Net Zero Engineering or a related technical discipline, with 5–8+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial utilities, energy systems and operational environments, ideally with experience across multiple sites.
- Proven experience delivering ESG, sustainability, energy efficiency or carbon reduction programmes within manufacturing.
- Strong expertise in energy monitoring and reduction methodologies, with knowledge of approaches such as Pinch Analysis and experience calculating energy, carbon and financial savings.
- Good understanding of carbon accounting, Net Zero and ESG reporting frameworks, including GHG Protocol, CSRD, ESRS, SBTi, CDP and ESG Taxonomy.
- Experience developing engineering standards, technical specifications, project business cases, payback calculations and relevant engineering calculations.
- Strong data and digital capability, including experience with KPI reporting systems, data collection and dashboarding tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar.
- Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across regions and organisational levels.
- Structured, analytical and hands-on, with the credibility to engage both with site teams and senior leadership.
- Fluent in English and willing to travel internationally, with approximately 20–30% travel expected.

In return AAK offers
- Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
- In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
- AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
- You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialise in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer with the flexibility of our production assets and deep knowledge across multiple industries, including Chocolate and Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and more than 20 production facilities worldwide. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

Location:
Aarhus