Executive Sustainability

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 companys 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.