Company Background
Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.
Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.
You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim’s Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.
Ornua’s Values
At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.
Ornua’s Growth
At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.
WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Ornua’s ESG team for a Head of ESG Reporting. The role will report to the Group Director of Sustainability, working closely with Ornua’s Group sustainability specialists, operational sustainability leads and business units across Ornua’s global operations and offices.
This role will lead the team responsible for Ornua’s ESG data collection and reporting for the entire business, to meet regulatory requirements and to support business ESG performance. It will also support external communication of ESG performance to key stakeholders including customers, regulators, shareholders and consumers.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Lead Ornua’s ESG reporting team at Group level. Support team development and ensure the necessary business capabilities are in place.
Ensure compliance to global ESG regulatory requirements including CSRD and TCFD.
Lead Ornua’s external ESG reporting in line with market standards including CDP, Sedex, Food Loss and Waste Protocol.
Develop and lead Ornua’s internal ESG reporting processes to support business decision making and to drive business improvement.
Report on key ESG metrics and performance internally at Group and Business Unit Level including Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions, Food Waste, Sustainable Packaging, Diversity &
Belonging and CSR.
Manage existing ESG reporting tools and platforms, develop and deliver the strategy for future ESG reporting tools.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
7+ years of experience in an ESG reporting or similar role.
A graduate or post graduate qualification in sustainability, finance, accounting, business or related fields.
Excellent communication and programme management skills.
Good knowledge of international standards for ESG reporting – including GHG Protocol, Food Loss and Waste Protocol, GRI, TCFD, CSRD.
Good data management and analytical skills.
Good knowledge of ESG IT reporting systems.
ORNUA COMPETENCIES
Working Together: Creates and reinforces a collaborative culture within and across the organisation and sets up external strategic alliances/partnerships.
Communicative: Applies advanced communication skills, achieving an honest and constructive impact on the audience to deliver desired outcomes.
Forward Looking: Inspires and drives change; creates cross functional strategic plans with positive social impact.
Expertise: As a functional subject matter expert or strategic lead, applies effective professional skill, analysis, problem solving, decision making, prioritising, planning, and reviewing.
