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Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability & ESG
Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA Req #21426
Friday, January 24, 2025
As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
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Position Summary :
The Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's ESG strategies and sustainability initiatives. This role plays a critical part in aligning corporate goals with sustainable practices, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and enhancing the company's reputation as a responsible and sustainable enterprise.
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All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories.
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Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
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