Sustainability Specialist

RELIANCE WORLDWIDE • Atlanta, GA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a utility player to join our sustainability team. This role will help implement strategic initiatives and support key activities toward our corporate sustainability goals, including CO2 emissions reductions, operational energy efficiency, and supply chain impacts. This is a dynamic role with significant exposure to the global RWC senior leadership team – you’ll get to work on exciting things with great people and make your mark.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline
• 0-2+ years professional experience
• Passion for sustainability and a curiosity to learn
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Analytical mind, comfort with large data sets in Excel and cloud platforms
• Critical thinking skills, highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at once
• Excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal form, and the ability to present to and engage with senior leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and a desire to engage across a wide range of global stakeholders
• Must be a motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a desire to grow and take on new responsibilities
• Resilience and agility when faced with ambiguity

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of environmental, social, and governance reporting frameworks including IFRS and GHG Protocol is a plus
• Experience managing sustainability or other cloud data platforms is a plus
• Background in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods is a plus

Responsibilities

• Data management of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and water across RWC’s global footprint, driving accuracy and completeness in alignment with global reporting standards, assurance requirements and regulations
• Assist with governance, process development, documentation, and assurance with external auditors
• Assist with Scope 3 measurement and reduction strategy including initiatives for supply chain engagement
• Research renewable energy procurement and sustainability trends in global markets
• Analyze and report operational energy data to provide insights for emissions reduction activities
• Collaborate within committee and working group structures to drive initiatives across the regions, working together towards shared goals
• Evaluate results on an ongoing basis to effectively examine progress and identify areas for continual improvement
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
• Assist senior leadership in developing presentations, reports and other materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees