Sustainability Program Coordinator

Nippon Express USA • Wood Dale, IL

12h • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world. Purpose: The Sustainability Program Coordinator will support the Sustainability Team in developing and delivering presentations, training materials, and communications to promote sustainability initiatives across multiple geographies. They will support the implementation of sustainability initiatives within various business units including environmental data collection, stakeholder engagement, decarbonization measures, and renewable energy projects.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant field, preferably in real estate, business, sustainability or environmental science.
• Candidates should possess a high level of initiative and be able to work independently.
• A working level of English is required for this role.
• Team player who works effectively with others to achieve identified business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software such as Excel, Power BI, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of renewable energy certificates (RECs), carbon offsets, and other market-based mechanisms.
• Self-starter and strong work ethic.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to deal effectively with people and work in diverse teams.
• Ability to set and meet multiple priorities, initiatives and to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of analysis methods/tools to assess strategy impact and effectiveness in areas of environmental data collection, stakeholder engagement initiatives, decarbonization measures, etc.
• Support Sustainability Reporting requirements to both the Head Office and local regulatory frameworks.
• Assist with the creation of educational materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders regarding applicable sustainability standards, regulatory compliance requirements and decarbonization strategies.
• Support Sales with customer data reporting.
• Respond to clients' sustainability-related data and information requests, including but not limited to: Energy consumption, GHG emissions, waste production, water consumption, certified and recycled content, and paper use.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate sustainability priorities into operations, investments and management practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams such as Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, and Legal to compile and quality-check Sustainability data.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1 st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level