The Sustainability Specialist is responsible for leading various projects, researching and developing sustainability processes and tools to assist with Supplier qualification and data review. The position requires the ability to collaboratively work with Clients across a variety of industries to understand their sustainability objectives and provide solutions for facilitating the completion of those objectives using the client's System. This position requires the employee to possess specialized technical knowledge of the various sustainability standards, be self-motivated, and be willing to assist with all the day-to-day demands inherent to a rapidly growing organization.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include
- Act as the Sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Client and Supplier/Contractor meetings across Company locations
- Research and develop sustainability solutions for Clients and Suppliers/Contractors
- Continually re-evaluate sustainability offerings to provide superior service to customers
- Perform desktop audits of sustainability-related policies, programs, and certificates and communicate compliance/gaps regarding regulatory requirements
- Manage applicable sustainability quality processes, including quality metrics and KPIs
- Maintain a library of industry research as it relates to and Sustainability
- Make recommendations for service offerings based on trends in data and resources
- Stay abreast of current and emerging technical reporting standards
- Support internal enhancements to the client’s sustainability efforts, including climate change, human rights, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and conservation
- Assist in the client's expansion and presence within the sustainability marketplace
- Partner with the Product Development team to expand our current offerings
- Provide mentorship and training for team members
- Assist with New Business meetings, industry outreach events, and organizations
- Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy procedures and meeting QMS and ISMS objectives
- All employees have a professional duty to provide any information related to security issues, incidents or situations that present a potential security risk to the ISO Team, the client's Management or their Supervisor
Other tasks and projects as directed by management
Requirements
Education and Training
- Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental, Business, Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited
- university and/or equivalent work experience
- ESG or Sustainability certification preferred
Knowledge and Skills
- 2+ years of experience as a sustainability practitioner, with a focus on supply chain sustainability.
- Skillful in contractor/supplier management
- Familiarity with global standards related to ESG, including UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Principles for Responsible Investing, Global Reporting Initiative, and the Value Reporting Foundation
- Ability to interpret and effectively communicate technical documents and legislative references
- Passion for Sustainability issues and topics
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Demonstrated personal initiative
- Proficient presentation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated mastery of other roles within the company
- Technical knowledge of the client's database is a plus
- Desire to assume increasing levels of leadership responsibility
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Physical and Safety Requirements
- Sitting, bending, standing, walking, typing and/or speaking at least 8 hours per day
- Able to regularly lift and move up to 15 lbs.
- Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Others
- Up to 10% travel for work
If you are interested in exploring the position, please apply with your CV.
