Chris Tobias

Sustainability Manager @T&G Global Limited

Auckland, NZ

Leadership in delivery of key Kaitiakitanga Sustainability Strategy outcomes for NZX-listed global horticulture business, with a significant focus on Climate Action portfolio.⊃ Successfully led cross-disciplinary team for successful CRD delivery⊃ Planned, project-managed, and delivered NZCS compliant reporting⊃ Worked with subject matter experts across the business and technical consultants to develop three business-specific climate scenarios and conduct analysis to understand risks and opportunities ⊃ Effective annual completion of greenhouse gas inventory, reporting, and assurance together with Data Analyst⊃ Co-developed SBT for validation and use, together with majority shareholder; achieved validation via SBTi ⊃ Widespread engagement for sustainability and climate towards development of SBT-aligned emissions reduction pathway and plans for each BU ⊃ Routine sustainability and climate communication briefings on key initiatives with Executive and Board⊃ Additionally supported creation and evolution of EV pilot project, project management of regenerative horticulture pilot project, human rights and modern slavery action roadmap, imbedding of climate assessments in financial processes, development of zero deforestation guideline, and sustainability data process and system improvements