What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Specialist position at RELIANCE WORLDWIDE?
About our Business
Plumbing Matters. We make it better. Our innovative products, built on a tradition of excellence, serve markets across plumbing, heating, construction and fluid technologies to make our customers’ lives easier, while sustainably delivering unrivalled returns. We are publicly traded on the Australian stock exchange (ASX) and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA with regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia and London, UK. We take action to reduce our environmental impact and strengthen our position as a product leader while caring for our people and our communities.
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities include:
- 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
About our Culture
We’re big enough to make a difference and small enough for each one of us to make an impact. Our culture encourages our people to think differently, challenge the status quo and shape the world around us. Our values drive how we work together, as one global team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline
- 0-2 years professional experience
- 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
Competencies
- 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
Reporting
- This role is based in Atlanta, Georgia and reports to the Sr. Director of Group Sustainability
Are you ready to help us make a difference? Get ready to buckle in!