Welcoming New Members to the RECOSI Board of Directors

Published on January 20, 2025

London – At RECOSI, our Board of Directors comprises a group of industry leaders, each bringing unique expertise and a shared commitment to advancing responsible sourcing globally. Their guidance and strategic vision play a pivotal role in shaping RECOSI’s initiatives and fostering collaboration across our network. Together, they guide RECOSI’s mission to drive meaningful impact across energy supply chains.

This year, we are pleased to welcome three new members to the RECOSI Board of Directors: Juraj Vajda, Gerda Frans, and Honey Duan. Each brings valuable perspectives and experience that will help RECOSI continue its efforts to drive continuous improvement in global energy supply chains.


Hear from Our New Board Members

Juraj Vajda, CFO at EP Resources AG, shared:

Joining the Board is an exciting opportunity to promote innovative yet responsible approaches in energy transition. By leveraging transitional fuels and encouraging responsible sourcing, we can create a balanced energy matrix that supports both economic growth and environmental sustainability. I am eager to contribute to advancing Recosi's vision and fostering impactful collaboration with my fellow Board members.

Gerda Frans, Head of ESG at ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales stated:

ENGIE aims to do business with suppliers that act in an ESG-responsible way. As a board member, my goal is to further improve the ESG performance of energy supply chains, as ENGIE remains committed to upholding high standards of ESG performance and ensuring compliance with our vigilance plan.

Honey Duan, Director Commodity Origination at Vattenfall AB, remarked:

“The vision and purpose of RECOSI resonates with me both personally and professionally. By pooling our members’ collective experience and expertise, we have an opportunity to set guidelines and standards for responsible sourcing in the energy sector, thereby enabling a sustainable transition towards a net-zero future. “

To learn more about our Board of Directors and governance structure, visit our Governance page.


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About RECOSI

The Responsible Commodities Sourcing Initiative (RECOSI) is a membership organisation, dedicated to guiding and supporting its members in their due diligence monitoring of supply chains, and supporting producers to enhance their ESG performance. RECOSI operates sector-specific assessment and assurance programmes that monitor and evaluate ESG performance, with third-party verification at the core of our work.

For more information, visit our website at www.recosi.com

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