Job Description
We are seeking a Sustainability Manager with strong corporate sustainability experience who can effectively drive execution across the APAC region. The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance of sustainability expertise, business acumen, stakeholder management, collaboration, and personal accountability. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing sustainability support for ADM’s three business units (Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition) in APAC, reporting to the Director of Sustainability, EMEA.
Your Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of ADM’s sustainability goals and objectives, including initiatives to reduce environmental impact (water, waste, greenhouse gases, energy) and sustainable agriculture
- Understand ADM’s product portfolio and how our sustainability programs impact various products, including potential claims that can be made by ADM or downstream customers based on carbon intensity, GHG emissions reductions, sourcing claims, renewable energy usage, recyclability, etc.
- Working knowledge of carbon accounting schemes including product, project, and inventory level accounting from GHG Protocol, Product Environmental Footprint, SBTi, ISO, etc.
- Participation in the development of new external sustainability standards and protocols and assessment of final version for impact to ADM and product portfolio
- Identify new sustainability opportunities and implement projects that support the company's sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize sustainability initiatives.
- Work with external partners to build and maintain relationships that support the company's sustainability goals.
- Provide guidance and support different teams to ensure that sustainability initiatives are integrated into their operations.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices related to sustainability.
- Act as a thought leader and advocate for sustainability within the company and in the external community.
- Provide review as a subject matter expert for marketing and sales team material development, including sell sheets, publication articles, web content, customer presentations and participate in sales meetings, as needed.
- Develop new and expand existing sustainability-related product certification schemes, including ISCC, US SSAP, CSAP, etc.
- Collaboration with multiple teams including origination, sales, communications, legal, government relations, strategy, utilities, etc,
- Understand carbon market development
- Maintain understanding of requirements of the Regulatory Framework in the regions on the scope. relevant for the company businesses.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, responsible sourcing, supply chain, or a related corporate function.
- Proven experience developing and implementing sustainability initiatives within multinational, matrix organizations across APAC.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability best practices, industry trends, and corporate sustainability strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders and influence cross-functional stakeholders across diverse teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional APAC language is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
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For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.
About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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