Interim ESG Sourcing Manager

Are you an experienced ESG professional looking to make a significant impact in one of the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement businesses?

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This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to join as an Interim ESG Sourcing Manager on an initial 6-month contract to support the Operations and Supply Chain function whilst they continue to implement their ESG strategy and build out their team.

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The organisation has already rolled out a robust ESG Supply Chain Strategy, which includes:

• December 2021 published an open letter making its ESG requirements clear. This was an industry first, and the requirements include:

• SBTi committed carbon reduction target

• Modern slavery programme, training and disclosure

• Best practice health and safety standards in specific regions

• Climate change and modern slavery standards rolled out for key suppliers, covering 80% of the business's spend and suppliers deemed to be at high risk for ESG. This covered approximately 100 suppliers.

• Independent ESG supply chain risk assessment undertaken in H1 2022. Suppliers deemed to be at high risk for climate change and/or modern slavery will be required to meet the standards. Suppliers will be informed in H2 2022.

• ESG criteria is being embedded in supplier due diligence and integrated into supplier contract clauses.

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The above initiatives require an experienced ESG Sourcing Manager to join the team on an interim basis. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Engagement with suppliers on their ESG strategy and alignment with our client's ESG requirements

• Internal focus groups and teaching sessions on sustainable procurement

• Presentations to functional areas and the central sustainability team on ESG supply chain progress

• Engagement with external partnerships and consultants, including CDP, Sustainable Markets Initiative, ABI, bespoke carbon and human rights consultants

• Support the development of the Group Modern slavery and human rights strategy

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You will be/have:

• A subject matter expert on ESG

• Ideally, working knowledge of operations and supply chains

• Working knowledge of climate change, SBTi targets and climate impacts in supply chains

• Passion for sustainability and making a real impact

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This is a superb opportunity for any interim ESG specialists looking to make a significant ESG impact in an organisation's supply chain. If this role is of interest, please apply now and if you have any questions, reach out to Elliot Fisher at Elliot.fisher@acre.com.