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Richard Garnett

Examiner · DISC type cs
Head of Sustainability at Certas Energy
📍 Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Richard is the Head of Sustainability at Certas Energy, where he spearheads ESG initiatives and decarbonization strategies. With a background in high-risk sectors like chemical manufacturing and a BSc in Applied Biology, he focuses on integrating sustainability with business growth and transforming safety cultures across Europe.

He achieved an 85% reduction in slip and trip incidents across EMEA in a previous role, showcasing his expertise in practical safety leadership.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Head of Sustainability
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Richard shows up

Overcautious
Tough To Convince
Status Quo Seeker

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Richard cares about

Fleet Decarbonisation
He is a vocal advocate for renewable fuels like HVO, helping customers transition their fleets as part of Certas Energy’s award-winning green initiatives.
Net Zero Strategy
As a "Net Zero Advocate, " he is passionate about driving the energy industry toward a sustainable future and has developed his company's 2030 sustainability roadmap.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Head of Sustainability
Certas Energy
9-2019 - 10-2024
Head of HSE and Engineering - European Lubricants
Certas Energy
10-2015 - 9-2019
EHS Manager - Northern Europe
Houghton Plc
2-2012 - 10-2015
EHS Manager
Cargill
4-2009 - 2-2012
Refinery Supervisor
Cargill
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Education details unavailable
St. Bede's College Manchester
Applied Biology Bsc ( Hons)
University of Hull
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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