Sustainability Analyst (Greenwood village, CO)

CEDENT is hiring a Sustainability Analyst in Greenwood Village, CO, responsible for calculating Scope 3 emissions, consolidating GHG inventory data, supporting data validation, and improving reporting processes. Candidates should have experience in sustainability, data analytics, and greenhouse gas accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with GHG standards is required. This is a contract position focused on supporting the Sustainability program.
Sustainability Analyst Responsibilities: Develops methodologies and calculates complete Scope 3 emissions, particularly focusing on taking existing lifecycle assessments from internal analysis and external vendors and calculating them by GHG Protocol category. Consolidating initial Scope 3 GHG inventory data in various formats (Excel, PPT, dashboards) and breakouts (by scope, by goal / targets and by business division) as requested by Sustainability or internal teams Supports cross-functional stakeholders responsible for collecting activity data for Scope 3, including data validation and surveys from site managers as appropriate Supports broader reporting of emissions by Sustainability team across Scopes 1, 2, 3, including performing initial cross-checks for accuracy and completeness of the data and emissions factors applied, including upload process to Salesforce Net Zero Cloud as requested Supports process improvements, analysis, audits and reporting on GHG, climate and efficiency initiatives data collection methods Research individual topics as requested on GHG protocol or climate data accounting methods for Scope 3, including benchmarking from available public / external reports (ESG reporting, SASB, CDP, TCFD) Perform other duties as requested that support the success of Sustainability program Sustainability Analyst Qualifications: Data analytics, research or related functional experience 3+ Sustainability or greenhouse gas / carbon accounting experience 2+ Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to simultaneously manage several projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: ability to consolidate tabs from different spreadsheets, use existing formulas and functionality such as VLOOKUP Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Experience using online content management and collaboration tools (i.e., SharePoint) Familiarity and understanding of greenhouse gas emission accounting standards and guidelines (GHG Protocol) and sustainability reporting systems such as CDP Education Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental sciences or related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience calculating Scope 3 emissions and/or conducting lifecycle assessments Experience with Salesforce and/or Salesforce Net Zero Cloud Knowledge of the telecommunications, technology and connectivity industries Experience working directly for a large corporation Public accounting or consulting experience Department: Preferred Vendors This is a contract position