To be responsible for implementing and overseeing strategies and initiatives to ensure our company operates in a socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and ethically sound manner. Working closely with various stakeholders across the organisation to deliver our ESG vision and strategy.
* Strategy Deployment:
Sustainable chilled meals
· Sign up to the UK food Waste reduction Roadmap
· Achieve ISO 14001 certification across the Group
· 50.4% reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions by FY31/32
· 30% reduction in scope 3 emissions by FY31/32 from FY 20/21 baseline
· Net zero scope 1, 2 % 3 by 2050
Valued Team
· Establish colleague diversity and wellbeing and inclusion measures
· Develop a diversity wellbeing and inclusion action plan
· Support stakeholders in achieving a framework to assess baseline and target improvements in supply chain sustainability
Open and transparent
· Incorporate ESG into our website
· Integrate ESG into performance objectives of employees
· Become a signatory of the UN Global Compact
· Continue evolution of ESG website content
* Collaborate with senior management to integrate ES&G considerations into business planning and decision-making processes.
* Compliance and Reporting: Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to ES&G issues. Ensure the company's operations comply with all applicable requirements. Prepare and submit ES&G reports to regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and investors as required.
* Risk Management: Identify and assess ES&G risks associated with the company's operations, supply chain, and products/services. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts and enhance resilience.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to address issues and drive positive change.
* Performance Monitoring and Improvement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the company's ES&G performance. Monitor progress, analyse data, and identify opportunities for improvement. Implement initiatives and best practices to enhance ES&G performance across the organization.
* Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs and awareness campaigns to educate employees about ES&G issues, policies, and practices. Foster a culture of responsibility, accountability, and sustainability throughout the company.
* Innovation and Best Practices: Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in ES&G management. Identify opportunities for innovation and lead the implementation of initiatives to enhance the company's competitive advantage and reputation.
* Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HSE, Operations, People & Development, Commercial, Procurement, Engineering, Technical, NPD, IT and Finance, to integrate ES&G considerations into their respective areas. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency, trust, and credibility.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
Experience
· Strong understanding of environmental, social, and governance issues, regulations, and best practices.
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
· Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
· Proven track record of driving change and delivering measurable results.
· Experience in stakeholder engagement, reporting, and assurance processes.
· Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Passionate about sustainability, social responsibility, and making a positive impact.