Scoular appointed Joshua Mellinger as the company’s first director of sustainability. Mellinger will lead Scoular’s corporate sustainability program, as well as partner with and support Scoular’s business units in their work to create customized sustainability solutions for and with the company’s grain, feed and food customers worldwide, as well as its farmer-producer partners. 

“Josh possesses deep experience creating and executing sustainability programs in the agriculture and food industries,” said Megan Belcher, Scoular senior vice president and general counsel, who leads Scoular’s overall corporate sustainability and ESG efforts. “I am thrilled he is leading Scoular’s efforts to innovatively grow sustainability practices that will create a positive impact on our planet.” 

In December, Scoular announced its five-year sustainability strategy built on five pillars: reducing its carbon footprint; fostering responsible marine sourcing; engaging in its communities; promoting diversity and inclusion; and upholding workplace health and safety.   

Mellinger has more than 15 years of sustainability and supply chain experience working with large corporations. He joins Scoular after ten years at Deloitte Consulting in Houston, where he most recently served as head of Sustainability, Climate Change, and Fresh Supply Chain.