World Wildlife Fund · 1 day ago
Sustainability Lead Specialist - 26041
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Sustainability Lead Specialist. This role will be instrumental in driving forward WWF’s commitment to sustainability by leading internal initiatives, managing GHG inventory, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into business operations.
CommunitiesNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory management strategies for WWF-US’s 14 US-based and global offices, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, to track and reduce the organization's carbon footprint in alignment with sustainability goals and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders across departments and external partners including suppliers, industry organizations, and governmental bodies to identify, develop, and execute decarbonization strategies, leveraging best practices and innovative solutions to achieve sustainability targets and mitigate environmental impact effectively
Provide leadership and oversight to WWF’s Green Team, guiding and empowering team members to drive sustainability initiatives, manage activities, recommend and implement best practices and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Collaborate with procurement team to assess and improve the sustainability of our supply chain, including responsible sourcing, ethical procurement practices, and supplier engagement
Support network reporting requirements for annual carbon emissions Global Annual Report (GAR)
Work with Global Science and the Goal teams to estimate the climate mitigation benefit of WWF-US's work
Identify and assess sustainability risks and opportunities, integrating risk management into decision-making processes and developing mitigation strategies as needed
Develop training programs and initiatives to increase employee awareness and engagement in sustainability efforts, fostering a culture of sustainability across the organization
Support LEED certification renewals for WWF’s LEED Platinum Washington, DC headquarters
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental/Climate Science, or other related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate sustainability
Demonstrated expertise in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol standards
Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies in an NGO or corporate setting
Proficient in applying emissions factors from recognized sources (e.g., EPA, DEFRA, IEA) to calculate and analyze organizational carbon footprints, and in managing data quality and transparency in emissions reporting
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making
Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change
Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish to support communication with diverse stakeholders required
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams
Identifies and aligns with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
Preferred
An advanced degree in Sustainability, Environmental/Climate Science, or other related field
Certification in sustainability (e.g., LEED, CSR, GRI)
Company
World Wildlife Fund
WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Founded in 1991Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
International Paper
2024-08-07Grant
2022-12-13Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Loren Mayor
Chief Operating Officer
Jason Clay
Senior Vice President, Market Transformation
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