Job Description

EMEA Sustainability Manager – Hamburg, Germany

Key Responsibilities:

• Sustainability Strategy & Program Execution
• Maintain deep knowledge of ADM’s sustainability goals and initiatives, including efforts to reduce environmental impact (water, waste, greenhouse gases, energy) and promote sustainable agriculture.
• Identify new sustainability opportunities and implement projects that support ADM’s corporate sustainability objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize and integrate sustainability initiatives across business operations.
• Technical Expertise & Standards
• Develop and maintain a working understanding of carbon accounting frameworks (GHG Protocol, Product Environmental Footprint, SBTi, ISO, etc.) and apply them at product, project, and inventory levels.
• Understand ADM’s product portfolio and how sustainability programs impact products, including potential claims related to carbon intensity, GHG reductions, renewable energy, recyclability, and sustainable sourcing.
• Participate in the development and review of external sustainability standards and protocols, assessing their implications for ADM’s operations and product portfolio.
• Stay current on carbon market developments, sustainability regulations, and reporting requirements relevant to ADM’s businesses in EMEA.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, customers, and industry associations to advance ADM’s sustainability agenda.
• Collaborate with internal teams — including origination, sales, communications, legal, government relations, strategy, and utilities — to ensure alignment and effective implementation of sustainability initiatives.
• Act as a thought leader and advocate for sustainability within ADM and in external forums.
• Communications & Certifications
• Serve as a subject matter expert for marketing and sales teams, reviewing and contributing to sustainability-related materials such as sell sheets, publications, web content, and customer presentations.
• Support the development and expansion of sustainability-related product certification schemes (e.g., ISCC, US SSAP, CSAP).

City

Hamburg

State

Hamburg

Location Country

Germany

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.