Executive – Sustainability
We are seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join our Sustainability Division as Executive – Sustainability at Kelani Valley Plantations PLC. The ideal candidate should have a passion for sustainability, with sound understanding on plantation industry operations and plantation sustainability strategies, and ability to drive impactful initiatives in line with international sustainability standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and implement sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) strategies at regional and operational levels in alignment with the company's overall sustainability goals as guided by Head of Sustainability.
- Facilitate and monitor compliance with international/ Local sustainability certifications (regenagri, Rainforest Alliance, FSC, ISO/ HACCP, Eco- Label, Organic, etc.) with strong internal control mechanism while conducting awareness and capacity-building programs to integrate sustainability into daily operations.
- Support estate-level sustainability assessments, audits, and stakeholder engagements.
- Promote sustainable agriculture practices, climate-resilient initiatives, biodiversity conservation, and carbon footprint reduction initiatives across plantations.
- Monitor and report on key sustainability KPIs and ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate and ability to work closely with Estate Management, staff and operational work-force to foster a culture of sustainability.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities, regulatory bodies, and international partners, to enhance sustainable business practices.
Drive corporate sustainability reporting and stakeholder engagement for transparent disclosures.
Candidate Profile:
- A degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications would be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in sustainability/ESG roles, preferably within the plantation or agribusiness sector.
- In-depth understanding of the plantation industry, field-level dynamics, and estate culture.
- Demonstrated passion for sustainable development and ability to translate global agribusiness sustainability standards into actionable estate-level practices.
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Sinhala (Tamil proficiency would be an advantage).
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead sustainability-driven innovations.
- Passion for environmental stewardship and community development.
Skills Required
- Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
- Postgraduate qualification
- Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience in sustainability/ESG roles
- Experience in plantation or agribusiness sector
- In-depth understanding of plantation industry, field-level dynamics, and estate culture
- Knowledge of international/local sustainability certifications (Rainforest Alliance, FSC, ISO, HACCP, Eco-Label, Organic, RegenAgri)
- Experience conducting sustainability assessments, audits, and stakeholder engagements
- Ability to monitor and report sustainability KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent communication skills in English and Sinhala
- Tamil language proficiency
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead sustainability-driven innovations
- Passion for environmental stewardship and community development
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage begins on the hire date with national medical options, telehealth, EAP counseling, and gender‑affirming care, plus base dental and vision choices at no employee cost. These elements point to robust and accessible healthcare support.
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 14 weeks of paid parental bonding leave is paired with adoption reimbursement, surrogacy assistance, caregiver coordination, and childcare discounts. This breadth signals strong support for family‑building and caregiving needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid U.S. holidays, a winter shutdown, separate paid sick time, and either flexible or accrued vacation provide predictable time away. Time‑off structures are clearly defined across multiple leave types.
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