Head of Sustainability

Kensing, LLC, established in 2021, is a world-leading manufacturer of speciality ingredients derived and upcycled from sustainable vegetable oils feedstocks. Its product line includes natural vitamin E, plant sterols, anionic surfactants, and esters for the Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Supplements, Nutrition, and agricultural markets.

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Headquartered in Kankakee, IL US, Kensing has become the world leader in plant-based Vitamin E and Sterols with facilities in three continents. Kensing was ranked for two years in a row in the top 5% of companies for sustainability by EcoVadis Gold and has engaged since its creation in an ambitious central ESG strategy.

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As the organisation continues to grow, an exciting new Head of Sustainability opportunity has been created which will work closely with the existing Global Director of ESG and HSE, as well as the rest of Kensing's C-suite. This new role is tasked with establishing and executing a cohesive sustainability strategy for the organisation, being the face of Kensing with respect to sustainability with customers and other key stakeholders.

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You will also have the opportunity to:

• Design and implement a sustainability strategy and associated requirements, practices, policies, procedures and standards across the organization

• Develop a strategy for Kensing's scope 3 emissions and report internally and externally

• Lead on ESG internally, mentoring leaders on ESG compliance, risk and opportunity

• Work with suppliers to gather and monitor data around traceability, ensuring responsible sourcing practices adhere to industry standards (RSPO, RTRS)

• Manage all internal and external reporting requirements (CDP, SBTi, EcoVadis)

• Be the sustainability/ESG expert in the organisation, ensuring Kensing's journey towards a responsible and sustainable company in collaboration with Operations, HR, procurement, marketing and finance teams

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This exciting new position will suit someone who has robust experience in sustainability, ideally in a food or chemical manufacturing environment.

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You will also have:

• A relevant bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry or something similar, or professional sustainability experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industry around sustainability, sourcing in Personal Care and Ingredients; supply chain management, or related field with focus on palm and/or soy sourcing.

• Experience developing and implementing a sustainability strategy in a corporate setting

• Professional experience in supply chain management and sustainable sourcing

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels and influence stakeholders

• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to be both strategic and hands-on

• The ability to travel c25% of the time domestically and internationally

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If you are a driven individual, looking to play a key role in Kensing's journey towards sustainability at a time when the agenda is becoming a critical part of the company's business strategy, get in touch to learn more.