• Application Deadline:
• Position: Sustainability Manager - Golden Sugar Company Limited


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Purpose of the Job

• To maintain and develop sustainability system to meet plant, customer and legal requirements

The Job

• Manages GSC’s sustainability development programs and develop the organization’s sustainability matrix


• Ensures business practices are environmentally friendly and in-line with GSC’s sustainability development goals and carbon reduction initiatives


• Help GSC determine and set achievable sustainable development goals


• Monitors and tracks the organization’s carbon footprint and reports periodically on the status


• Interfaces with stakeholders on GSC’s carbon footprint and sustainable development initiatives, generating and updating relevant sustainability data based upon customer request and reporting where necessary


• Work in developing GSC’s Annual Sustainability Report


• Liaise with other unit heads to reduce GSC’s carbon footprint


• Calculates and maintains a record of GSC’s carbon emissions in line with set targets


• Model GSC’s sustainability development goals against global trends/targets for the respective industry the organization identifies with


• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of the production process in line with GSC’s sustainability goals


• Manage GSC’s contributions to Environmental causes (Green CSR)


• To support the implementation of agreed environmental and other relevant standards


• To ensure GSC is in compliance with applicable environmental legislation


• To develop partnerships and relationships with relevant organizations on sustainability


• Promote environmental sustainable good practice / awareness in GSC.


• Performs other related duties as required


• Liaise with other departments in ensuring defined environmental parameters are maintained


• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plan for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situation in future


• Prepare regular performance reports and metrics for sustainability and assist other departments in establishing databases to support sustainability objectives.


• Work with QA and HSE sections and others as appropriate to develop an effective sustainability program and training, including for all employees and managers.


• Verifies that a corrective action report is written and is filed if a non-conformity is found.


• Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising


• Audit, analyze and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies


• Set Site’s sustainability targets, developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery.


• Ensure compliance with QMS /FSMS requirements in the assigned work processes.

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum requirement: B.Sc or HND in Environmental science course or Engineering (Preferably Environmental Sciences)


• Added advantage:  Experience in ISO series and other Management systems, Masters in an Environmental Science

Experience:

• Minimum requirement: 5 years’ experience with capturing and reporting carbon emissions data on a recognized reporting platform, Good knowledge of local and international sustainability development goals and framework


• Added Advantage: Prior experience reporting on CDP

Professional (Memberships & Certifications)

• Added Advantage: Minimum requirement: Breeam Certification (if any).

The Person Must:

• Show initiative, to recognize emerging problems and proactively develop solutions using methods such as systems thinking


• Have the Ability to negotiate


• Be Able to demonstrate strong leadership and influence


• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing


• Have genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation and renewable energy sources.