Ben Waring
Nominated for: 30 Over 30 Award
Title: Sr. Regulatory Manager
Company: Signature Brands, LLC
Years in Profession: 15
Nominator: Hannah Baderschneider, VP - Safety/RAQA/R&D, Signature Brands, LLC, supervisor of Ben.
Tell us why this person deserves recognition for making a difference in the practice of EHS & Sustainability management. (500 words max.)*
Ben joined Signature Brands in 2020 as a Regulatory Compliance Manager. Although his strength is in product integrity he quickly began developing and implementing programs to drive company integrity. Ben coordinates our compliance activities for RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil), SMETA, and CTPAT. Most recently he orchestrated the conversion to renewable electricity for the entire enterprise and spearheaded our first Earth Day campaign.
Describe a situation or initiative where the nominee was directly responsible for a significant achievement and/or advancement in the practice of EHS & Sustainability management. Include metrics and KPIs if available. (500 words max.)*
Ben led the conversion for all SB facilities to renewable electricity in 2022, culminating in our recognition by the EPA as a Green Power Partner. By converting to renewable electricity Signature Brands avoided producing 170 metric tons of GHG. Ben recently kicked off the campaign to convert consumer packaging to fully recyclable materials, with a goal of full conversion by 2025.
In your opinion, what are the predominant skills and attributes that directly contribute to the nominee’s effectiveness and success? (500 words max.)*
Ben's passion and commitment to doing the right thing is what makes him so effective. This isn't just a job to him, it's a way of life, and he sees how we can lead by example to make our community better.
Share the ways this nominee has positively influenced you, both personally and professionally. You may also include reflections and quotes from others including executives, direct reports, colleagues, suppliers, and clients. (500 words max.)*
Ben has influenced our company's programs, products, and decisions since his arrival 3 years ago. He has become that voice that everybody needs on a team to be successful, by reminding us of our commitments and responsibilities to our consumers and the planet.
Provide one or more examples of nominee’s commitment to environmental stewardship within their organization and/or the community. (500 words max.)*
Ben's work on renewable energy, recyclable packaging, and Earth Day campaign are all examples of how he's endeavoring to make our organization better.