EMEA Sustainability Lead: Strategy, Carbon & Stakeholders

Sigma Earth; Union, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM seeks a senior sustainability leader to shape and execute global programs across water, waste, emissions, energy reduction, and sustainable sourcing. You will translate strategy into actionable projects, driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

The role requires 7+ years of sustainability experience, a relevant degree, strong analytics, communication, and project management skills, and willingness to travel up to 30%. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental management.
• Experience designing and implementing corporate sustainability strategies.
• Strong understanding of sustainability best practices, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of ADM’s sustainability goals and related initiatives (water, waste, GHG emissions, energy reduction, sustainable agriculture).
• Identify new sustainability opportunities and implement projects aligned with ADM’s objectives.
• Work with internal stakeholders to prioritise and integrate sustainability initiatives across operations.
• Develop working knowledge of carbon accounting frameworks (GHG Protocol, PEFP, SBTi, ISO).
• Apply carbon accounting principles at product, project, and inventory levels.
• Assess how sustainability programmes influence product claims related to carbon intensity, GHG reductions, renewable energy, recyclability, and responsible sourcing.
• Support development and review of external sustainability standards and protocols and assess their impact on ADM’s operations.
• Stay updated on carbon markets, regulations, and reporting requirements for ADM’s EMEA businesses.
• Build relationships with external partners, customers, and industry associations to advance ADM’s sustainability priorities.
• Collaborate with origination, sales, communications, legal, government relations, strategy, and utilities to ensure aligned implementation.
• Act as a sustainability advocate and thought leader within ADM and external forums.
• Provide subject matter expertise to marketing and sales teams on sustainability content (sell sheets, publications, website, presentations).
• Support development and expansion of sustainability product certification schemes such as ISCC, US SSAP, and CSAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability / Environmental Science / Business Administration

Tools

GHG Protocol

Product Environmental Footprint

SBTi

ISO standards

Job description

ADM seeks a senior sustainability leader to shape and execute global programs across water, waste, emissions, energy reduction, and sustainable sourcing. You will translate strategy into actionable projects, driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

The role requires 7+ years of sustainability experience, a relevant degree, strong analytics, communication, and project management skills, and willingness to travel up to 30%. Fluency in English is essential.