ProducePay is transforming the global produce industry into a more connected and sustainable movement. We give farmers unprecedented access to the market, financial solutions, and trade protection they need. Buyers and consumers receive fresher produce more efficiently, knowing it is grown and delivered in responsible ways. This simplified and empowering approach is helping to eliminate over 50% of economic and food waste, and create value for everyone involved.
The ProducePay Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Manager is responsible for driving the successful implementation of sustainability best practices among ProducePay’s clients in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector. This role involves expert management of Environmental and Social (E&S) risks within the agricultural industry, including conducting thorough environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) and implementing and monitoring Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs) and experience applying IFC Performance Standards. The ESG Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and promote sustainable practices throughout the client’s supply chain.
A successful person in this position is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable about sustainable agriculture practices and risk management. They should have experience working with IFC Performance Standards and possess the ability to identify and mitigate environmental and social risks effectively.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) for agricultural companies, including desk reviews, periodic field assessments, and evaluations against IFC performance standards and national regulations.
- Identify and assess Environmental and Social Risks associated with clients, ensuring thorough and proactive risk management.
- Perform ongoing client monitoring to assess compliance with ESG standards and identify any emerging risks or areas for improvement.
- Facilitate collaboration with other departments to gather and manage client Environmental and Social documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Collaborate with the ESG team and other departments to develop and implement Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAP) and other sustainability initiatives.
- Provide support to clients to ensure compliance with ESAP requirements.
- Maintain and organize comprehensive documentation of client ESDD, ESAP, E&S risk assessments, and other relevant information using designated tools and systems.
- Collaborate with other team members in the design and delivery of Environmental and Social (E&S) training programs for internal departments and external clients, ensuring consistent understanding and application of ESG principles.
- Contribute to the preparation of ESG, monitoring and results reports, including data collection and analysis.
- Assist the Senior Director of ESG and other team members with various departmental projects and initiatives, adapting to evolving priorities and contributing to strategic objectives.
- University degree in environmental engineering, natural resource engineering, ecology, biology, environmental planning, agronomy, or a related field focused on natural resources and the environment. Master’s degree is an asset.
- 5 to 10 years of experience managing environmental and social risks, preferable in agriculture; experience in other industries will also be considered.
- Experience in assessing and applying IFC Performance Standards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
- Proven track record in internal teamwork and collaboration.
- Expert-level proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-motivate, self-organize, and work independlaently.
- Availability and willingness to travel at least 25% of the time, including visits to agricultural fields across Latin America.
- Fluency in both spoken and written Spanish and English.
- Knowledge of biodiversity conservation and IFC Performance Standard 6, a strong plus.
- Technical knowledge of water sustainability and environmental and social certifications is a plus.
What We Do
ProducePay lives at the intersection of Technology, Agriculture, and Finance. We work with hundreds of farmers, distributors, and retailers to modernize the supply chain and place trust at the center of every transaction. We provide financing, pricing analytics, a produce marketplace, and a whole suite of tools to help our customers make better decisions faster, which lets them focus on what they do best: feeding the planet!
Bringing technology to a traditional pen and paper industry is hard, but we’ve been able to do it by building an incredible team. We focus on providing value to our customers and constantly checking our assumptions to make sure we’re delivering a product that our customers will love using. We’re constantly learning, growing, and improving to create the best work environment possible, and we love to bring on new team members who are ready to teach and learn!
Finally, we are proud to be a diverse workplace and will give consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Why Work With Us
ProducePay builds products that help people and revolutionize an industry that is slow to adopt new technology. We do this by creating a fantastic team of people that love to teach and be taught, to learn and grow, and treat others with respect. We expect a lot from our team, but we also prioritize supporting our employees to accomplish their goals
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