Sustainability certification provider Planet Mark announced today the appointment of Avital Johanan as Managing Director, taking leadership of the business as it accelerates its focus on supply chain sustainability.

Johanan takes on the position from Planet Mark founder Steve Malkin, who will be assuming a new role as Founder and Senior Advisor.

Founded in 2013, London-based Planet Mark provides sustainability certification for businesses demonstrating commitment to measuring and reducing carbon emissions, and for the built environment, including development certification based on lifecycle building carbon emissions, fit and retrofit certification and property certification, in addition to and social value certification, covering categories such as people, community, volunteering, donation, procurement, and environmental impacts. The company was acquired by health, safety and ESG risk management provider Alcumus in 2023.

According to Planet Mark, Johanan will be responsible for spearheading the company’s next phase of growth, including accelerating its focus on supply chain risk management and SME engagement, as engaging with suppliers becomes increasingly critical to businesses’ carbon reduction and net zero progress.

Johanan joined Planet Mark in early 2024, and has been serving as Chief Product Officer. Planet Mark highlighted her background in data products and business transformation, including serving as Executive Director at information and analytics provider IHS Markit.

Malkin said:

“Planet Mark has proven time and time again that sustainability can be a source of growth and resilience for every business. I’m incredibly proud of what our team and community has achieved, and the tangible difference we’ve made together over the past 12 years. Avi has already brought fresh energy and expertise to Planet Mark, and I know she will do a tremendous job building on this legacy and taking our impact to the next level.”

Johanan added:

“I am proud to be stepping into this role and to continue working with a hugely talented and committed team delivering products trusted by hundreds of companies. We now have an exciting opportunity to grow our impact as our internationally recognised end-to-end programme meets the market’s demand for supply chain solutions.”