As the Director of Sustainability at AGP, a prominent U.S. agribusiness specializing in soybean processing, vegetable oil refining, and renewable fuels production, I spearhead initiatives aimed at creating value and enhancing environmental performance and social responsibility.Our ownership structure comprises local and regional cooperatives, representing approximately 200,000 farmers across the United States. AGP operates 10 soybean processing plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota, along with four soybean oil refineries and three biodiesel production facilities.With over 15 years of experience in AGP’s Environmental Compliance Department, I have gained extensive expertise in environmental policy, regulatory reporting, and state and federal project permitting. In my current role as the Director of Sustainability, my focus has shifted to overseeing AGP's comprehensive corporate sustainability strategy. This involves managing activities related to state and federal climate policies, regulatory compliance, customer engagement, and ongoing sustainability initiatives. My primary objective is to enhance our company's overall sustainability profile and deliver tangible value to our member owners.