Latifa Hankins

Latifa Hankins has extensive experience in sustainability and energy management, primarily with DS Smith since February 2009, where current roles include Senior Sustainability Manager for Paper Sourcing & Procurement and Senior Sustainability Business Partner for Paper Sourcing. Key achievements include initiating energy-saving projects, leading the certification of multiple sites in energy management systems, and managing supplier development within the Paper Sourcing team. Prior roles at DS Smith involved significant contributions to energy management across 30 sites, development of a Quality Management System, and certification initiatives for various ISO standards. Prior to DS Smith, Latifa held engineering and quality control positions at GROUPE OFFICE CHERIFIEN DES PHOSPHATES SA and SONACAR. Educational qualifications include a degree in Circular Economy and Sustainability from the University of Cambridge, a postgraduate degree from the University of Derby, and engineering degrees from the Technological Institute of Morocco.