What You'll Do
You will oversee and execute environmental sustainability initiatives including tracking and decarbonization road mapping of greenhouse gas emissions across the organization. You will lead ESG reporting and analytics, manage energy and utility usage, and support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and policies. This role requires approximately 25% travel.
Essential Functions
- Develop and maintain systems to track, report, and analyze Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emission reductions and ESG ratings in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Lead the collection and submission of ESG data for framework reporting and coordinate responses to ESG matters with leadership and investor relations.
- Execute customer sustainability supplier reporting and manage verification of ESG measures and reports to assess performance against goals.
- Align sustainability strategies with business functions and sites to drive carbon footprint reduction and achieve organizational sustainability objectives.
- Conduct statistical and predictive analysis to identify risks and support ESG objectives including climate impact risk assessments.
- Create and publish monthly reports on energy and water usage, support budget development, and oversee annual Energy Star Certification projects.
- Coordinate with utility providers and internal teams to monitor utility usage, validate sustainability investment analytics, and process related payments.
- Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.
What Experience and Education You Need
- Minimum 4 years of experience required in environmental sustainability or environmental science.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Ecology, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, Business, Mathematics, or Economics required.
- Proven ability to lead ESG reporting to frameworks such as GRESB, GRI, CDP, or TCFD.
- Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and explanatory analysis to support ESG objectives.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Access required.
What Could Set You Apart
- Familiarity with Oracle, SharePoint, MS Teams, and Project software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- PMP certification.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Advanced technical writing skills.
- Strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Master's degree in Environmental Science.
Physical Requirements
- Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
- Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
- Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others verbally and/or in writing.
- May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
- May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
- May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.
For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.
