Group Greenhouse Gas Manager

Our client is a Belgian agribusiness company listed on Euronext Brussels, mainly in the agro-industrial activities for the production of sustainable oil palm products, including fresh fruit bunches (FFB), crude palm oil (CPO), palm kernels (PK), and crude palm kernel oil (CPKO), and sustainable bananas.

The company’s mission is to be the preferred supplier of traceable, sustainable, and high-quality premium agricultural products. The Group's operations are focused in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire, with the Group Headquarters in Schoten, Belgium. Since 2021, the company has also been operating in Singapore through its Singapore entity.

They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated GHG Manager with expertise in calculation methodology, management, analysis, and reporting of GHG emissions. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure the company’s group GHG data disclosures and greenhouse gas emissions reporting within the oil palm and banana industries are compliant with European Union (EU) regulations and aligned with GHG Protocol and SBTi requirements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support the Group’s commitment to sustainable practices and transparent reporting for the Group and all its subsidiaries.

Location:

Singapore.

This position will require occasional travel to and within Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

Responsibilities: 

GHG Inventory Management: 

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive GHG inventory for all company operations. 

• Ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting of GHG emissions. 

• Model future emissions based on decarbonisation strategy.

Capacity Building: 

• Conduct training and awareness programs for employees on GHG management and sustainability practices.

Strategy Development: 

• Formulate and implement GHG reduction targets & strategies in line with SBTi. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the company’s operations to integrate GHG reduction initiatives into business operations.

Compliance and Reporting: 

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international GHG regulations and standards. 

• Prepare and submit GHG reports to regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote GHG reduction initiatives. 

• Represent the company in industry forums and sustainability networks.

Monitoring and Evaluation: 

• Monitor progress towards GHG reduction targets and provide regular updates to senior management.

• Lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of GHG data collection and reporting platform(s) with the IT department. 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of GHG reduction initiatives and recommend improvements.

Technical Knowledge:

Greenhouse Gas Accounting: 

Proficiency in tools and methodologies (IPCC, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, SBTi) to estimate and manage greenhouse gas emissions throughout the palm oil and banana production chain.

Environmental Science: 

Deep understanding of Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) land emissions and use of geospatial data to estimate relevant carbon pools. GHG target setting, GHG modelling including predictive use of decarbonization levers for emissions reductions. Environmental regulations and the interplay between regulatory requirements and markets.

Knowledge of Regulations: 

Familiarity with local and international environmental regulations and standards related to greenhouse gas emissions, including benchmark reporting such as CDP Climate Change.

Communication and Collaboration: 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Strong communication skills to work with various stakeholders, including operational teams, smallholders, company executives/management teams, voluntary certifications (e.g. RSPO, ISCC) and regulatory bodies.

Reporting: 

Proficiency in preparing and presenting reports on greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications and Skills: 

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following qualifications and skills: 

• Degree in Environmental Science / Chemistry / Biochemistry or similar. 

• At least 5 years’ experience managing GHG emissions in the relevant industry. 

• Able to demonstrate working ability to calculate GHG emissions based on internationally recognized methodologies. 

• Sector insight and foresight to anticipate trends and proactively implement solutions. 

• Ability to work at a middle management level with multiple career development paths, either vertically or horizontally. 

• A very hands-on approach while also being able to strategize for long-term sustainability goals.

Duration and Reporting:

• This is a full-time position. 

• The GHG Manager will report directly to the Group Director of Sustainability and the Senior Sustainability Officer.

As a Group Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Manager at the company, you will have a unique opportunity to:

• Drive impact: Be at the forefront of sustainability initiatives in the oil palm and banana industries by developing and helping to implement the company’s GHG reduction strategy across diverse, international operations. 

• International exposure: Work closely with teams across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Côte d'Ivoire, with travel opportunities to these regions. 

• Competitive compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be provided