Global Sustainability Strategy & Reporting Leader

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a senior sustainability leader to drive strategy, governance, and performance across global operations.

The role focuses on executing the sustainability roadmap, coordinating governance, and delivering robust ESG reporting and customer insights. You will lead cross‑functional efforts to advance environmental footprint programs, develop communications, and build capabilities across regions while supporting acquisitions and new facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability or related discipline.
• 5–8 years in sustainability, environmental management, HSE, or related fields.
• Experience with European sustainability regulations and reporting frameworks.
• Experience leading ESG or sustainability projects.
• Strong understanding of European sustainability frameworks and regulatory trends.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel 30–40%.

Responsibilities

• Execute the global sustainability strategy and roadmap.
• Coordinate governance and accountability processes.
• Manage sustainability reporting and performance measurement.
• Lead customer sustainability information requests and insights.
• Coordinate environmental footprint and performance programs.
• Build sustainability capabilities across regions and functions.
• Develop sustainability communications and materials.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and new facilities.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Governance & compliance

Reporting & data

Stakeholder comms

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Natural Resources, or related discipline

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a senior sustainability leader to drive strategy, governance, and performance across global operations.

The role focuses on executing the sustainability roadmap, coordinating governance, and delivering robust ESG reporting and customer insights. You will lead cross‑functional efforts to advance environmental footprint programs, develop communications, and build capabilities across regions while supporting acquisitions and new facilities.