A Sustainability & ESG Trade Specialist helps companies conduct international trade

A sustainability & ESG trade specialist is responsible by integrating environmental, social, and governance principles into sourcing, production, logistics, and supply-chain decisions. They assess suppliers, evaluate carbon emissions and resource use, monitor labor and human-rights standards, and ensure that business partners comply with sustainability regulations and ethical-trade requirements.

The role also involves collecting ESG data, preparing sustainability reports, identifying trade-related risks, and developing strategies to improve the company’s environmental and social impact. They may work with suppliers, auditors, government agencies, logistics partners, and internal business teams to promote transparent, compliant, and sustainable global trade practices.