LCA and Packaging Sustainability Intern

The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and [ comfort zone ] for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and CEO Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 8 subsidiaries, operates in 90 countries, and employs around 900 collaborators globally. Since 2019, both the Italian and US subsidiaries have been Benefit Corporations. JOB MISSION Endorsing the sustainable values of our company, the mission of this role will be to guarantee the sustainability of products and packaging through LCA analysis aiming in reduction of environmental impact. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collect and analyse the technical documents in the packaging design phase to identify the materials and packaging items with the lowest environmental impact. Perform the LCA of finished products. Manage sustainability data of all packaging materials in ERP system. Elaborate and share periodic reports related to packaging sustainability KPIs. Collaborate in the definition of corporate objectives relating to the sustainability of packaging. Collaborate in the identification and execution of specific projects to support company in the aim to reduce environmental impact of packaging and in the aim to create cross industrial networking  Collaborate in the drafting of communication materials by providing technical contents related to environmental impact of packaging. Inspire, motivate, support and guide all departments with a particular focus on the marketing department towards packaging sustainability issues. PERSON SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in scientific subjects (e.g. Environmental Science or similar) Knowledge of packaging materials sustainability attributes and eco-design rules  Solid knowledge of LCA methodology, LCA software (Simapro as preferred) and related certification schemes Understanding of the main environmental issues Knowledge of MS Office suite (especially Excel) Fluency in English Curiosity / learning agility  Precision and accountability with sound analytical and data interpretation Teamwork and agility to be flexible to manage business priority  Good communication skills  Ability to translate external requests and deliver precise output  Ability to influence and inspire different stakeholders EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In Davines Group we celebrate diversity, and inclusiveness is a crucial pillar of our Ethical Chart. For this reason, Davines Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of ethnics, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status or other non-merit factor.