Sustainability Specialist

PPG is hiring a Sustainability Specialist for its Monroeville, PA or Lake Charles, LA plant. The role involves advancing sustainability initiatives, collaborating with internal teams, and interfacing with suppliers and customers. Key responsibilities include developing sustainability strategies, monitoring projects, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. PPG offers competitive benefits and values integrity and professionalism.
As a Sustainability Specialist you will help advance our sustainability initiatives, promote environmental stewardship, and lead internal and external communications efforts for the Qemetica silica business unit. This is a high collaborative position, working with most internal groups on a global basis, and interfacing externally with suppliers and customers when needed.

You will be located at PPG’s Qemetica Monroeville, PA plant OR Lake Charles, LA plant based on your location, reporting to the Global Strategic Market Manager. PPG Qemetica offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities
• Help develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Research developing regulations, industry trends, best practices, and sustainability solutions.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Commercial account planning and alignment to ensure up to date customer data.
• Analyze sustainability data and create reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal departments to foster a culture of sustainability.
• Work with Functional Leaders and the Learning and Development team, develop and deliver training programs for employees to promote sustainable practices
• Ensure compliance with a broad collection of sustainability related regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement product branding strategies to ensure consistent and impactful brand representation across all marketing channels.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience relative to sustainability or corporate responsibility in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with sustainability regulations and frameworks (CSRD, CBAM, LEED, ISO 14001, CDP, ECOVADIS, etc.).
• Proficiency in data analysis software and sustainability reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and changing environment.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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