Sustainability Advisor

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Develop material transparency documents including Health Product Declarations and Manufacturers' Inventories.
• Conduct detailed Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for coatings products, identifying key areas for environmental impact reduction, with a particular focus on Global Warming Potential (GWP).
• Analyze product carbon footprint data and devise strategies to achieve reduction targets in concert with business partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability attributes into new product development.
• Educate and guide internal stakeholders on sustainability practices, certifications, and LCA methodologies.
• Assist business partners in obtaining sustainability certifications, ensuring transparency and adherence to appropriate standards.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, to promote sustainable practices along the supply chain.
• Participate in trade association committees and working groups to develop Product Category Rules as needed.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and market trends in sustainability.

"Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships."

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, environmental science, or related field

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience developing sustainability certifications and performing cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave life cycle assessments.
• Proficient in Life Cycle Assessment software such as Sphera Life Cycle Assessment for Experts/GaBi and/or SimaPro as well as various emissions factor databases
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence various stakeholders.
• Commitment to staying informed on emerging sustainability trends and technologies.

Preferred:

• Life Cycle Assessment experience aligned with ISO 21930 and EN 15804
• Prior experience with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
• Understanding of LEED and other green building programs
• Prior experience in the chemicals and/or formulated products industries

TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 10%