Primient · 21 hours ago
Sr. Specialist, Sustainability
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expPrimient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. The Senior ESG & Sustainability Specialist will manage ESG disclosures, support customer sustainability expectations, and develop the sustainability program while collaborating across various teams.
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Responsibilities
Disclosures/Frameworks: Lead CDP, EcoVadis, and UNGC CoP responses annually; manage TCFD and SASB indices; complete gap analyses and identify areas for improvement
GHG Emissions: Manage annual GHG inventory (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) including calculating Scopes 1 and 2 and a majority of Scope 3 categories; manage third party emissions verification
Environmental reporting: Conduct internal verification of water, energy, and waste data; ensure closure of data gaps; support sites with uploading data as needed
SMETA audits: Coordinate SMETA audits; build out resources (ex. best practices checklist) to help plants prepare for SMETA audits; provide guidance and support throughout the preparation (ex. pre-audit prep calls) and audit itself; manage corrective actions; serve as the point of contact for customer SMETA inquiries
Customer sustainability requests: Complete customer sustainability requests; manage request tracker
Responsible sourcing program: Collaborate with procurement to develop program
People management: May conduct interviews and manage sustainability intern (if applicable)
Impact Report: Manage data collection for Impact Report; analyze data for key storytelling opportunities
External support: Coordinate with consultants and serve as the primary point of contact across disclosures (light CDP support), frameworks, emissions inventory, emissions verification, and SMETA audits; manage the process of location additional external support as needed
Sustainability developments: Keep pace on potential disclosures and sustainability related regulations; monitor new emissions guidance; monitor the development of technology supportive of sustainability programs (ex. emissions management platforms; LCA tools)
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in a field related to sustainability
3+ years of relevant work experience
ESG disclosures (CDP, EcoVadis etc.)
Sustainability frameworks (SASB, TCFD)
Sedex/SMETA audits
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions (incl. FLAG emissions)
Relevant trends and changes in sustainability field
Verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization skills
Attention to detail
Time management and prioritization skills
Excel proficiency
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Emissions inventories knowledge
Data-driven mindset
Flexible mindset
Collaborative mindset
Continuous improvement mindset
Independent mindset
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Company
Primient
Primient is a producer of food and industrial products such as nutritive sweeteners and industrial starches made from sustainable sources.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-23Acquired
Leadership Team
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Jim Stutelberg
CEO
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