ESG Carbon Data Manager

MM Flowers Ltd; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MM Flowers Ltd in Alconbury Weald is seeking an experienced ESG Manager – Carbon & Energy to lead their carbon accounting processes and sustainability strategy. You will work on collecting and analyzing carbon and energy data, while developing carbon reduction initiatives to achieve ambitious sustainability goals.

This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and knowledge of GHG protocols. If you're passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience managing carbon accounting and emissions data.
• Strong understanding of GHG Protocol, SBTi, Scope 1, 2 and 3.
• Experience developing carbon reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead carbon accounting across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Collect, analyse and report carbon and energy data.
• Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies.

Skills

Carbon accounting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Reporting tools (Power BI, SQL)

Knowledge of GHG Protocol

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Location: Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (with travel to UK, Netherlands and international sites as required)

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (primarily Monday to Friday)

Help Shape a More Sustainable Future

At MM Flowers , we’re committed to making a positive impact through sustainable innovation. As we continue our journey towards reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy, we’re looking for an experienced ESG Manager – Carbon & Energy to play a pivotal role in delivering our environmental sustainability strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about carbon reduction, data-driven decision-making and delivering meaningful change across a fast-paced, international business.

The Role

Reporting to the ESG Lead – Environmental Sustainability , you'll lead the delivery of our carbon and energy strategy, helping MM Flowers achieve its ambitious sustainability goals.

You'll own our carbon accounting processes, identify opportunities to reduce emissions and energy consumption, support renewable energy projects, and provide clear insights that influence business decisions at every level.

Working closely with colleagues across Procurement, Operations, Technical and external partners, you'll ensure our carbon and energy data is accurate, transparent and supports both regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead carbon accounting across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Collect, analyse and report carbon and energy data across our operations and supply chain.
• Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies and identify new opportunities to improve environmental performance.
• Support the delivery of MM Flowers' renewable energy transition roadmap.
• Produce high-quality reports and dashboards for customers, leadership teams and the Board.
• Work with certification bodies and external consultants to verify emissions reporting.
• Act as the business expert for carbon and energy, providing advice and influencing key stakeholders.
• Support customer audits, tenders and ESG reporting requirements.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to engage and influence people across the business.

• Experience managing carbon accounting and emissions data, ideally within FMCG, agriculture or a complex supply chain environment.
• Strong understanding of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Experience developing carbon reduction initiatives and supporting sustainability strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel and experience using reporting tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Confident presenting insights to senior leadership and translating complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within agriculture, horticulture or fresh produce.
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
• Experience supporting renewable energy projects or energy transition programmes.

What You'll Bring

You’ll be someone who is:

• Trusted – dependable, accountable and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Passionate – enthusiastic about sustainability and making a real difference.
• Dynamic – proactive, adaptable and always looking for better ways of working.
• Collaborative – able to build strong relationships and work effectively across teams and with external partners.

Why Join MM Flowers?

At MM Flowers, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. You’ll have the opportunity to influence meaningful environmental change across our operations, work with passionate colleagues, and help shape the future of one of the UK’s leading fresh produce businesses.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.