Director Environmental Sustainability

GEODIS Career•Brentwood, TN

11h•Remote

About The Position

The Environmental Sustainability Director plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and overseeing sustainable initiatives within an organization. Their mission is to align business strategies with environmental goals. This position can be based in Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Las Vegas, NV, Indianapolis, IN, Columbus, OH, Philadelphia, PA or Atlanta, GA. Who We Are: GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Requirements

7 to 10 years of relevant experience required
Strong knowledge of sustainability principles, climate, and environment frameworks, and 3PL/Logistics industry best practices
Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations and corporate governance frameworks
Proficiency in conducting climate and environment impact assessments, audits, and reporting.
Ability to develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans.
Project management skills to oversee climate and environment initiatives and monitor progress.
Analytical skills to measure and evaluate the social and environmental impact of company activities.
Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks, such as STBI
Experience in managing sustainability-related certifications, such as B Corp or ISO 14001
Understanding of supply chain management and ethical sourcing practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire stakeholders.
Leadership abilities to drive change and foster a culture of sustainability.
Influencing and negotiation skills to gain support for climate and environment initiatives
Problem-solving skills to identify and address sustainability challenges.
Collaboration and teamwork to work across departments and with external partners.
Strategic thinking to align climate and environment efforts with overall business goals.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and implement GEODIS’s climate and environment strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company's mission, vision, and values.
Ensures the company adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and reports on climate and environment initiatives and performance.
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers.
Assesses and reduces GEODIS’s environmental footprint, promoting sustainability practices, and exploring renewable energy options.
Identifies and manages potential climate and environmental risks, such as reputational risks, environmental hazards.
Collaborate with industry associations, NGOs, and government bodies to drive broader sustainability initiatives and to advocate positive change.
Supports GEODIS’ programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Ethics, Compliance, CSR, and Sustainability

Benefits

Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
401k match
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
Employee discounts
Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
Free financial wellness programs
Daycare discount program
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.