Sustainability Specialist

Gexpro Services • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Sustainability Specialist designs and implements Gexpro Services’ sustainability strategy, including corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President, Quality & Risk Management, this role interprets global standards, legislation, and customer requirements; promotes compliance throughout the company and its value chain; and works with internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability commitments. The Specialist communicates sustainability requirements across the organization and escalates material noncompliance to senior leadership.

The role covers sustainability assessments and strategy, policies, performance data and metrics, regulatory and customer compliance, sustainability reporting and disclosures, employee training, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. It includes preparing reports under applicable frameworks and requirements, supporting sustainability ratings and OEM customer approvals, and traveling as needed based on business requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, environmental studies, sustainability, or a related field.
• Relevant experience interpreting and applying sustainability standards, regulatory requirements, and reporting frameworks.
• Proficient knowledge of global sustainability standards, legislation, and frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience gathering, processing, and analyzing data and using sustainability reporting tools or software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in stakeholder management and a strong business orientation.
• Data-driven, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Strong personal integrity and commitment to ethical, social, and environmental responsibility.
• Adaptable and flexible in response to changing business needs and evolving global sustainability priorities.
• Customer- and service-oriented, with a collaborative approach and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability and willingness to travel as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Identify, interpret, and monitor sustainability requirements established by governments, regulators, customers, and standards-setting organizations.
• Conduct baseline sustainability assessments, identify gaps, and develop a sustainability strategy aligned with business goals.
• Develop and maintain policies addressing ethical, social, environmental, and governance responsibilities.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align sustainability initiatives with community and business needs.
• Gather, maintain, and analyze sustainability performance data, metrics, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor changes in sustainability regulations, standards, and customer expectations, and support compliance with applicable legal and contractual requirements.
• Complete customer questionnaires and other sustainability-related requests accurately and responsively.
• Build relationships with sustainability networks, industry peers, business partners, and customers to share best practices and develop practical solutions.
• Partner with public relations, social media, and marketing teams to communicate sustainability commitments.
• Develop and deliver employee training on sustainability expectations and best practices.
• Convene and support the internal Sustainability Committee, facilitate cross-functional discussion, and translate recommendations into action, policy, or behavior change.
• Integrate sustainability initiatives across functions and develop a cohesive narrative about the company’s sustainability strategy and progress.
• Maintain regular internal and external sustainability reporting, including an annual Sustainability Report and other reporting products as needed.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely reports under applicable frameworks and requirements, including the UN Global Compact, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements, and other governmental or regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate improvement efforts related to sustainability assessments and ratings, including EcoVadis and Next Generation, where applicable.
• Develop and maintain ESG disclosure controls and procedures and support inclusion of key ESG disclosures in regulatory filings.
• Support sustainability approval requirements for key OEM customers, global legal compliance, value-chain integration, and continuous improvement in customer and stakeholder sustainability survey results.
• Travel as needed based on business requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus annual bonus.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee assistance and health and wellness programs.
• 401(k) eligibility upon hire with a competitive company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off, including personal, sick, and vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time