Sr. Specialist, Sustainability
About The Position
The Senior ESG & Sustainability Specialist sits on the Legal team and works cross functionally to meet customer sustainability expectations and continue to develop the sustainability program. The Senior ESG & Sustainability Specialist manages ESG disclosures, alignment with key sustainability frameworks, customer sustainability requests, the GHG inventory and verification process, and SMETA audits. This role operates independently, while collaborating with a variety of teams across the organization and is proactive, highly organized, and data-driven. This role creates value by supporting compliance with customer requirements, minimizing risk, managing data internally, and taking a proactive approach to disclosures and frameworks.
Requirements
- ESG disclosures (CDP, EcoVadis etc.)
- Sustainability frameworks (SASB, TCFD)
- Sedex/SMETA audits
- Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions (incl. FLAG emissions)
- Relevant trends and changes in sustainability field
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management and prioritization
- Excel
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Emissions inventories
- Data-driven
- Flexible
- Collaborative
- Continuous improvement
- Independent
- Bachelors degree in a field related to sustainability
- 3+ years
Responsibilities
- Disclosures/Frameworks: Lead CDP, EcoVadis, and UNGC CoP responses annually; manage TCFD and SASB indices; complete gap analyses and identify areas for improvement
- GHG Emissions: Manage annual GHG inventory (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) including calculating Scopes 1 and 2 and a majority of Scope 3 categories; manage third party emissions verification
- Environmental reporting: Conduct internal verification of water, energy, and waste data; ensure closure of data gaps; support sites with uploading data as needed
- SMETA audits: Coordinate SMETA audits; build out resources (ex. best practices checklist) to help plants prepare for SMETA audits; provide guidance and support throughout the preparation (ex. pre-audit prep calls) and audit itself; manage corrective actions; serve as the point of contact for customer SMETA inquiries
- Customer sustainability requests: Complete customer sustainability requests; manage request tracker
- Responsible sourcing program: Collaborate with procurement to develop program
- People management: May conduct interviews and manage sustainability intern (if applicable)
- Impact Report: Manage data collection for Impact Report; analyze data for key storytelling opportunities
- External support: Coordinate with consultants and serve as the primary point of contact across disclosures (light CDP support), frameworks, emissions inventory, emissions verification, and SMETA audits; manage the process of location additional external support as needed
- Sustainability developments: Keep pace on potential disclosures and sustainability related regulations; monitor new emissions guidance; monitor the development of technology supportive of sustainability programs (ex. emissions management platforms; LCA tools)
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Multiple Healthcare plan choices
- Dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Floating days off
- Parental leave for new parents
- Employee resource groups
- Learning & development programs
- Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
