Sustainability Analyst

Carpenter Co. is seeking a Sustainability Analyst for its Richmond, VA office. The role involves collaborating with various teams to analyze environmental data, manage sustainability initiatives, and support operational improvements. Responsibilities include maintaining sustainability systems, performing data analysis, and contributing to lifecycle assessments. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in sustainability or manufacturing. The position emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement within a sustainability-focused environment.
Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Sustainability Analyst at our Corporate office in Richmond, VA. This position will be a part of Carpenter Co.'s technical Sustainability & Circularity team, taking part in internal projects aimed at creating a world-class sustainability program within Carpenter.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the successful candidate, you will work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate Carpenter's environmental footprint and facilitate operational management tracking.

Your additional responsibilities as Sustainability Analyst will include:
• Work collaboratively with technology, commercial, and operations teams to collect and analyze environmental mass and energy data company-wide, identify gaps in sustainable practices, and communicate results internally and externally.
• Manage upkeep and maintenance of a sustainability management system, including data and policy management.
• Interface with site-level support functions to collect sustainability-focused utility, production, compliance, and operational data and ensure data quality to address customer inquiries, regulatory requirements, and support corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and internal resources to perform data analysis & visualization and develop dashboard overviews of Carpenter site-level sustainability performance.
• Support continual improvement of site performance with regards to efficient utility & material consumption and waste minimization.
• Manage data collection and reporting associated with lifecycle assessments and environmental product declarations of Carpenter products.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Product Stewardship teams to share data in support of product documentation and inform strategy.
• Contribute to the selection, implementation, and maintenance of sustainability metric tracking & databasing software.
• Keep up to date on industry and market trends in sustainability.
• Support the enablement of the Sales team with documentation and marketing materials for Carpenter products.
• Network across sales and support functions to field sustainability inquiries and coordinate methods & messaging in both the United States and EMEA/APAC regions.

Skills/Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Business
• 1+ years' experience in business professional environment, with a preference towards manufacturing and/or sustainability-oriented roles or organizations
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, carbon footprint and Life Cycle Analysis technical concepts, and industry certifications such as LEED is preferred
• Ability to develop, maintain, and analyze consistently formatted and organized data. Create data visualizations and communicate findings with teammates and management. Support and maintain data quality.
• Familiarity with concepts of sustainability in business practice, maintain working knowledge of trends in sustainability; in international industry and regulatory spheres.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Strong communications skills across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to pursue training and development opportunities while also educating others on Sustainability topics.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and a willingness to make decisions.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

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