Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of our industry. The role of the Corporate Relations function is to ensure KBL’s license to operate, enhance our license to grow, and unlock our license to celebrate. As the Sustainability Manager - Supply, you will focus on developing and implementing KBL’s sustainability strategy ('Spirit of Progress' action plan), establishing trust-based relationships with stakeholders in Government and NGOs, and acting as a Corporate Relations Business partner for the supply organization to guarantee sustainable raw material supply.
Role Responsibilities
Sustainable Development
- Promote and upscale the integration of sustainability into KBL strategy and operations.
- Support effective internal and external communication initiatives in the KBL Supply function.
- Identify and manage Corporate Relations (CR) related risks and vulnerabilities in KBL Supply.
- Support senior Supply leaders in external engagements on the sustainability agenda.
Local Raw Materials (LRM)
- Sustainable agriculture: Collaborate closely with the agribusiness team in designing and embedding sustainable agriculture practices in the value chain.
- Embed Inclusion and Diversity in the LRM value chain, ensuring representation of persons with disabilities, women, youth, and other underrepresented groups.
- Reputation management: Gather information through networking and field visits to LRM regions to uncover and mitigate potential reputation risks.
- LRM branding: Produce communication materials for programs and events to enhance reputation.
- Implement EABL Foundation initiatives such as 'Water of Life' and 'Learning for Life' in LRM Regions.
Circular Economy
- Serve as an internal expert on circular economy and climate change (including related legislation).
- Find new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste from factories and offices in collaboration with supply chain and facilities teams.
- Lead the extended producer responsibility agenda for post-consumer packaging waste (plastics, cans, and glass).
- Drive external sustainable waste management initiatives and thought leadership in Circular Economy.
Human Rights
- Manage local governance of the Human Rights Policy and the reporting process.
- Support the Human Rights Impact Assessment action plan, addressing action items and reviewing progress via the Societal Impact Scorecard.
- Provide training to help stakeholders understand, assess, and mitigate human rights risks.
Inclusion and Diversity
- Promote inclusive business models that empower marginalized groups where we source, work, and sell.
- Partner with HR and procurement to drive the inclusion of underrepresented groups in the value chain.
- Advance the empowerment of women in the workplace, marketplace, and communities.
Experience and Skills Required
- Business Degree and a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in Sustainability, Consulting, Communication, or Public Affairs.
- An MBA degree is an added advantage.
- 6 years’ experience in leading and managing sustainability and communication agendas in a multinational or large organization.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and strength in building relationships and managing programs.
- Strong understanding of sustainable development issues (especially water, agriculture, and environment).
- Understanding of major reporting frameworks (GRI, TSFD, IFRS1, and IFRS2).
- FMCG industry experience and sustainability-related management experience.
- Experience in managing multi-stakeholder environments at different levels.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Diageo careers portal on Workday. Use the following link: Apply for Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement Manager
