USG · 22 hours ago
Sustainability Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expUSG is a leader in producing innovative products and systems for construction. They are seeking a Sustainability Intern to assist in the creation and maintenance of transparency documentation and help implement and track progress of corporate sustainability goals.
Advanced MaterialsBuilding MaterialManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Maintain USG LCAs and EPDs
Creation or maintenance of USG transparency documentation
Review GHG emissions
Analyze drivers for GHG emissions, work with manufacturing, research, or sourcing in reducing our GHG emission. Assist with customer questions regarding their jobsite sustainability goal requirements
Collaborate with other functional groups in driving USG sustainability goals
Work with other business units to streamline carbon accounting and determine processes to automate
Maintain and update USG product transparency documents on various sustainability platforms externally and internally
Assistance with other sustainability tasks may be added
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Chemistry, or Sciences strongly preferred)
0 - 3 years of relevant sustainability related experience
Not afraid to ask questions and learn new skills
Must be committed to environmental action
Good understanding of building products
Strong written and oral communication
Ability to initiate projects and execute to completion in a timely and self-directed manner
Excellent business ethics
Understanding of green chemistry
Excellent presentation abilities
Good organizational skills and ability to manage product certifications
Preferred
Experience in reviewing chemicals for use in products and how chemicals behave throughout the life cycle of products
Knowledgeable in green building standards
Knowledge of green product certifications
Benefits
Two medical insurance options
Vision and dental coverage
401(k) Investment Plan with company match
Pension plan
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
USG
USG is a manufacturing company that produces gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-11Acquired
1993-05-14IPO
Leadership Team
Srinivas Veeramasuneni
Chief Technology Officer
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