We seek a Sustainability Expert to drive environmental impact strategies in agriculture. The role focuses on farm-level sustainability assessments and implementing solutions to reduce agricultural environmental footprint.

We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:

Lead farm-level assessments focusing on climate impact, water management, and carbon sequestrationImplement strategies to reduce environmental footprintUse Cool Farm Tool and advanced modeling for data analysisConduct life cycle assessments for resource efficiencyBenchmark agricultural practicesSimulate environmental impact scenariosDevelop biodiversity impact modelsEvaluate conservation evidenceGuide business units in sustainability assessmentsPartner with marketing and R&D teamsAlign environmental goals with business objectivesMonitor and integrate emerging sustainability trendsCreate data-driven reports and presentations
Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform food production through Regenerative Agriculture - a science-driven, technology-enabled approach to improve soil, deliver high productivity and high-quality food, help fight climate change and restore lost biodiversity. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world.

Qualifications

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. 

You will be a great fit if you have:

5+ years of experience in agricultural sustainability assessmentsPhD or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, or related disciplineGlobal corporate experience supporting regional businessesProven track record in climate, water, and biodiversity initiativesMastery of environmental analysis tools (Cool Farm Tool, Roth-C model)Life Cycle Assessment expertise at farm levelAdvanced knowledge of agricultural emissions modelingDeep understanding of agricultural emissions and mitigation strategiesExpertise in carbon sequestration methodologiesKnowledge of sustainable farming practices optimization and proficiency in environmental certification standardsDemonstrated global stakeholder management abilitiesAttention to quality and detail and solid analytical skills and pragmatic mindsetContinuous improvement mindset and ability to challenge status quoFluent oral and written communications skills in English
Additional Information

 

Our efforts to become a really good place to work:

Dynamic and international team with great atmospherePossibilities to learn and growHigh quality office environmentPossibility of working from home 

Discover more about Syngenta Budapest Center by visiting our official website: Link

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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