Sustainability & ESG Strategy Positions at Corteva Agriscience
Anjali Marok (Patel)
We have a fantastic job opportunity at Corteva for folks with sustainability, ESG, and agriculture experience.
North America Sustainability Manager (details below) – US & Canada role managing strategy, progress, and implementation for a major region.
Job is based in North America. See listings for this one role, based out of Indiana, Iowa, Washington DC, or Alberta, Canada. (The LinkedIn posting shows as “Regional Sustainable Development Manager - North America”. This is the same position.)
Corteva is a global pure-play agriculture company innovating product and services that farmers use to grow food, fuel, and fiber. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and consume food for generations to come.
This is a unique time to drive incredible impact, by joining a growing team driving social, environmental, and economic impact at a Fortune 500 company. We launched our first-ever sustainability goals in 2020, and published our inaugural sustainability report this year. We are seeking a qualified, experienced individual to carry this work forward with vision and drive.
If you’re interested, please apply directly. Free to reach out to me with questions or share with other qualified candidates (anjali...@corteva.com).
Thanks!
Anjali
Anjali Marok
Global Sustainability Strategy Leader
Enriching Lives Together at Corteva Agriscience
“UHN-juh-lee” | +1-832-236-1550 | anjali...@corteva.com
sustainability.corteva.com | climatepositive.corteva.com
About the job
Description
Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the
future of agriculture – enriching the lives of those who produce and those who consume for generations to come.
Responsibilities
How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!
The overall objective of this position is to help Corteva’s Enriching Lives Together Sustainability Strategy and lead implementation of our 2030 sustainability goals in North America. For this, the Sustainable Development Manager will be responsible for working
across our seed, crop protection and digital portfolios to support sustainable development. This position coordinates with internal collaborators in the region, including External Affairs, Commercial, and Research. This position will serve as the interface
with external collaborators on sustainability projects. This position can be located in Johnston, IA, Indianapolis, IN, or Washington, DC but travel to other areas to support activities will be expected.
Primary Responsibilities Include
· Lead development and implementation of locally relevant sustainability programs.
· Engage with a range of external stakeholders and associations, maintain current relationships, and support partnerships that advance sustainability and sustainable development
· Consult with the regional business leaders (External Affairs, Research & Development, Commercial, etc.) to embed the Enriching Lives Together Sustainability Strategy in the region, align with regional strategy, and contribute to commercial objectives.
· Scope out business cases for sustainability projects; identify and source partners and funding for projects and oversee project implementation
· Assess current operational practices, develop plans for new practices or change existing practices and then assess how effective the new or changed practices are at achieving Corteva’s sustainability goals and broad ESG topics.
· Analyze sustainability data using a variety of research methods to generate actionable insights for improving the performance of the sustainability program and contributing to business results.
· Work collaboratively and transparently with the global sustainability team; share progress, identify best practices and challenges; inform the path for regional goal targets; bring local guidance to strategy decisions, investments and discussions; inform materiality assessment; create bottom-up strategy recommendations.
Qualifications
What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?
· A commercial/legal/development degree with post graduate studies in international development, environmental and social sustainability and/or corporate citizenship
· 5-8 years of relevant experience:
· Implementing community development and/or supply chain and/or human rights projects in rural environments and least developed countries
· Interacting with high level with commercial and governmental and NGO stakeholders.
· Participatory development of plans and strategies
· Knowledge & understanding of development partner engagement, financing, fund raising
· Good interpersonal skills and public speaking. Ability to effectively build relationships with internal colleagues, research partners, external customers and key influencers. Interaction with customers expected.
· Active knowledge of and interest in sustainability trends and measurement strategies in the food/agriculture industry to ensure that proper sustainability benchmarks are established and maintained.
· Strong organizational management skills, including experience working within a matrixed, decentralized organization.
· A high level of business/commercial acumen together with strong analytical skills
· Able to design and execute work with minimal supervision, demonstrated through project management, relationship management, or equivalent. Self-starter and independent.
· Solid time management skills, with ability to track, manage, and meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines rapidly-evolving environment.
· Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
· Fluency in at least one regionally relevant language.
· Planning, budget and financial management experience a plus.
· Willing to travel, in accordance with corporate and applicable government travel and safety policies.
Community
We care about you and we care that you're comfortable. While there's no place like home, Corteva comes close.
Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!
· Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave
· Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more
· Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
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And much, much more!
Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? Start by applying to this opportunity today!
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
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