SCS Global Services Names John Parker Managing Director of Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity Division

Veteran sustainability leader brings 20+ years of global program management experience to growing division

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:34pm

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A highly polished, geometric metal sculpture or object representing the concept of sustainability certification, placed on a clean, monochromatic background and dramatically lit to convey a sense of precision, quality, and authority.SCS Global Services' new leadership appointment signals the company's continued commitment to rigorous sustainability certification and verification services.Emeryville Today

SCS Global Services, a leading international third-party certification and standards organization, announced the appointment of John Parker as Managing Director of its Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity (EBC) Division. Parker will oversee a portfolio of programs spanning low-carbon fuels, sustainable biomaterials, circularity, and responsible sourcing.

Why it matters

SCS Global Services is a prominent player in the sustainability verification and certification space, and Parker's appointment to lead the EBC division signals the company's commitment to expanding its offerings in critical areas like decarbonization, circular economy, and responsible sourcing.

The details

Parker brings more than two decades of leadership experience across sustainability, water, and natural resources markets. He joins SCS from Tetra Tech, where he served as Vice President of Operations, directing a large, complex portfolio of global sustainability programs. Earlier in his career, Parker directed global water stewardship initiatives and managed multi-country natural resources programs.

  • SCS Global Services announced Parker's appointment on April 8, 2026.

The players

John Parker

The new Managing Director of the Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity (EBC) Division at SCS Global Services, bringing over 20 years of experience in sustainability, water, and natural resources leadership roles.

SCS Global Services

A leading international third-party certification and standards organization, headquartered in Emeryville, California and celebrating over 40 years in business.

Matthew Rudolf

The CEO of SCS Global Services, who expressed excitement about Parker joining the team to lead the EBC division.

Tetra Tech

The firm where Parker previously served as Vice President of Operations, directing global sustainability programs.

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What they’re saying

“We couldn't be happier to welcome John to SCS. John's track record managing a large and complex sustainability program at Tetra Tech is exactly the kind of leadership the EBC division needs as it continues to scale globally.”

— Matthew Rudolf, CEO, SCS Global Services

“SCS has spent four decades building the credibility and technical rigor that this work demands. I'm joining at a moment when the stakes for getting low-carbon and responsible sourcing certifications right have never been higher, and there's no organization better positioned to lead.”

— John Parker, Managing Director, Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity Division, SCS Global Services

What’s next

As Parker takes on his new role, SCS Global Services is expected to continue expanding its portfolio of sustainability verification and certification services, particularly in the areas of low-carbon fuels, sustainable biomaterials, circularity, and responsible sourcing.

The takeaway

John Parker's appointment as Managing Director of the Energy, Biomaterials and Circularity Division at SCS Global Services underscores the company's commitment to playing a leading role in addressing critical sustainability challenges through its robust certification and verification programs.