Decarbonization Manager

Job Description

About ETG

ETG is an agri-commodity trading company that developed into a global player with a presence in 48 countries, spanning 6 continents. The Group has a diverse portfolio of expertise across various industries, encompassing agricultural commodity trade such as cocoa, coffee, cotton, soya, grains, pulses, etc, (green) inputs, logistics, merchandising, food processing, (Renewable) Energy, Minerals and Metals, Technology and supply chain optimization.

ETG’s 8 Business Units are structured in a manner to emphasize focus and optimize strategic growth opportunities. We adapt and grow responsibly as a diversified enterprise, creating a sustainable future for all our stakeholders.

Over 7000 employees contribute every day to achieve our vision and purpose, and live our values (Respect, Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence, Leadership and Meritocracy) .

This is an onsite role based out of Lusaka Zambia (Harare, Nairobi or Johannesburg)

Purpose of Job:

The Decarbonization Manager will be part of the Group Sustainability team, and be responsible for leading ETG’s strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of warehouses and factories (GHG scope 1 and 2) in line with the SBTi trajectory. The majority of the warehouses and factories are based in Sub-Sahara Africa, with some operations in Southeast Asia and Canada.

The candidate will be stationed in Lusaka Zambia (Harare, Nairobi or Johannesburg can be discussed), and travel to collaborate with factory teams in the various countries to work-out business cases to reduce energy, identify alternative energy options (eg solar), optimize waste streams, and measure and report the cost and GHG impact of interventions after implementation. Where needed, consultancy services will be contracted and supervised by the candidate.

S/he will work closely with other members of the Group Sustainability team and other business functions, including Finance & Treasury and commodity trade departments.

Key areas of responsibility:

Optimize ETG’s monitoring and reporting on carbon Scope 1&2 footprint of warehouses and factories.
Identify key solutions to reduce ETG’s carbon footprint in a cost-efficient manner and turn these into a decarbonization roadmap that is in line with SBTi targets.
Report on the progress of implementation of factory and warehouses projects in close collaboration with the factory teams.
Coordinate relationships with external technical experts for optimizing project outcomes.

Geographic Scope:

Sub-Sahara Africa (based), Southeast Asia and Canada

Required know-how/ experience

Masters Degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or related studies
At least 5 years’ practical experience in GHG reporting and reduction trajectories at industrial sites for Scope 1 and 2.
Extensive understanding of electricity, renewable energy, waste management, and/or heat efficiencies solutions.
Strong communication skills to ensure a smooth collaboration with various factory and (senior) management teams.
Self-starter: needs to be able to identify, justify and work on priorities with little supervision

Competencies

Internal and external networking and stakeholder management
Analytical skills and problem analysis
Judgement and pragmatism
Building systems and structure
Flexibility
Discipline