AIC creates new head of sustainability role
The UK's Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Vicky Robinson as its head of sustainability to lead and develop its work in this area for the UK's agri-supply industry.
Robinson will lead the trade association's sustainability policy work as it scales up its influence in this critical area.
She joined AIC in late June.
A 2019 Nuffield scholar, Robinson was previously technical director at Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF), which followed 22 years working for Natural England and its predecessors on agri-environment delivery, policy development and implementation.
"I'm pleased to be joining AIC in the new role of head of sustainability at such an exciting and dynamic time for the agri-supply industry. With the increasing emphasis on sustainability within our food system, the pivotal role that the agricultural supply chain provides in balancing the provision of nutritious food integrated with the needs of the environment, economic and social systems is key.
“Working across all of the sectors that AIC represents, my role will balance the needs of our members in delivering AIC's mission - working in support of modern sustainable commercial agriculture in the UK and supporting collaboration throughout the food chain."
Net zero transition
AIC CEO, Robert Sheasby, said Robinson’s wealth of knowledge and experience in this area is of real value to the agri-supply industry.
"AIC developed its first Agri-Supply Roadmap for a Sustainable Food Chain in 2020 in response to these challenges so that members can build a more resilient future. Her work will include updating our roadmap, as well as supporting the recently launched sustainability self-assessment framework, and helping member businesses with the net zero transition.
"The sustainability brief has seen considerable member and stakeholder interest, as well as national and international policy development in recent years."