Director Value Chain Sustainability

Concord Agriculture Partners is seeking a Director of Value Chain Sustainability to lead global carbon reduction and regenerative agriculture projects. The role involves client relationship management, innovative project development, and supporting sustainability goals across various agricultural supply chains. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a background in consulting or carbon markets. The position is based in Chicago, IL.
Director Value Chain Sustainability

Scale Climate Solutions and Regenerative Agriculture Globally

Concord Agriculture Partners is a boutique consultancy partnering with multinational companies and agribusiness value chains to deliver climate solutions and regenerative agriculture. CAP develops inset projects that help clients achieve SBTi and broader sustainability goals across:
• Reducing emissions from enteric fermentation and manure
• Reforestation and agroforestry
• Soil health and fertilizer-related emissions reductions
• Innovative supply-chain models

Our work spans livestock, cocoa, coffee, row crops, and sugarcane supply chains.

We seek a motivated professional to lead client relationships and guide large-scale carbon and value-chain improvement projects globally.

Why This Role Matters

You will be at the forefront of reducing emissions and advancing regenerative agriculture across global value chains. This role implements innovative approaches that support agribusiness sustainability goals while improving farmer outcomes. Projects are designed for meaningful, scalable impact.

Candidate Profile

Required Experience & Skills
• 5+ years in consulting, carbon markets, or agricultural value-chain sustainability
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
• Proven success working with clients in consulting or B2B environments
• Strong understanding of carbon markets, project development, and agricultural systems
• Experience in carbon project development, carbon finance, or related fields
• Familiarity with carbon standards and methodologies
• Ability to model and manage data
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience managing client relationships

Preferred Expertise
• Climate strategy
• Carbon accounting
• Risk assessment
• Disclosure frameworks

Key Responsibilities
• Lead development of innovative carbon-reduction and regenerative-agriculture projects
• Ensure teams deliver high-quality, on-time work for clients
• Support expanding CAP’s project portfolio with European brands and retailers

Why Join CAP
• Work at the cutting edge of sustainable agriculture and decarbonization
• Opportunities to innovate and shape emerging climate solutions
• Fun, flexible, collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility
• Bonuses are discretionary per CAP policy.

About Concord Agriculture Partners

CAP is a nimble consultancy that works with global food and agriculture companies, farmers, and technology partners to deliver positive climate impact. CAP operates with a farmer-first approach, ensuring projects benefit producers and reduce participation risk.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to info@concordag.com.

CAP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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