As part of the GBS Business Support Services team, Product Sustainability GBS Associate will be responsible to carry out tasks and activities identified and agreed upon with the GBS Leadership and Business Stakeholders to drive efficiencies in relevant processes throughout the global activities belonging to one of the main GBS Functions: Sustainability and Product Stewardship Community of Expertise (CoE).

Aligned with Our goal, become the leading provider of sustainable solutions in the coatings segment to support our vision to protect & beautify the world. Follow defined work instructions to execute tasks and operational procedures for shared service team (including work intake, escalation, KPI’s) with minimal supervision. Contribute to and lead process improvement opportunities. Data analysis and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across the organization. assist to develop processes, tools, and technical expertise as well as perform life cycle analysis (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for our products to support our businesses and customers.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) modeling in databases (e.g., SigmaPro, Ecoinvent or similar) to meet LCA requirement of our businesses.
Author EPDs and correspond to third party reviewer comments to maintain EPD process certification.
Contribute to the development of specifications for the design and prototyping of an LCA toolset and other product declarations.
Conduct life cycle analyses to support delivery of sustainability solutions.
Reporting and high-level business presentations.
Serve as focal point for product sustainability topics in EMEA region.
Contributes to the good maintenance of the Product Stewardship and Sustainability Management Systems.

Requires:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering or related science;
experience or advanced degree in sustainability, chemistry, or related science with less than 5 years of experience.
Familiarity with LCA standards and guidelines (e.g., Product Category Rules (PCRs) and/or ISO 14040/44) is an advantage.

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Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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