Sustainability Programme Manager Lara Coutinho has a new role as Supply Chain Sustainability Manager for the Quanex group. A group that now includes the hardware brand ERA, here in the UK.
Following Quanex’s acquisition of Tyman in August 2024, Lara, who has more than 12 years’ experience in leading sustainability strategies, will play a key role in advancing Quanex’s corporate sustainability strategy across its global supply chain.
Key immediate focuses for Lara in her new role include reducing Scope 3 emissions – indirect emissions from a company’s entire value chain – in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
She will also be focusing on embedding leading sustainable practices and policies into waste management, related activities.
In the longer term, she will support Quanex sites worldwide in developing robust frameworks to guide sustainability-focused initiatives.
This will see Lara working closely with the global procurement team, with responsibility for developing, implementing, and managing initiatives that align with the Group’s overall sustainability goals.
Lara said: “What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to create a tangible impact across the entire Quanex supply chain, not just through stronger systems and reporting, but by making sustainability goals shared and actionable across the value chain.
“Collaborating with sourcing teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders shows me that sustainability is most powerful when it’s embedded into both how we work and why we work..
“My focus has always been on translating strategy into action, embedding ESG principles in ways that deliver real business value, reduce risk, and drive long-term positive impact.
“At Quanex, I look forward to continuing this work by helping build a more resilient, responsible, and future-ready supply chain.”
In her previous role, Lara acted as a mentor to Ryan Hammond, who joined as a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability apprentice.
Following Lara’s professional guidance and comprehensive training, Ryan will now progress into the role of Sustainability Specialist – UK, taking more of a leading role on projects relating to Quanex’s sustainability ambitions across its UK sites.
