Sustainability Specialist

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for aSustainability Specialist to join us at our facility in Glen Mills, PA.

The Sustainability Specialist plays a key role in advancing the organization's global sustainability program. This corporate-level position is responsible for drafting annual submissions to key sustainability raters and rankers and working to identify process and score improvement opportunities. This role also supports the calculation and documentation of the company's GHG inventory and the maintenance of accurate ESG data, documentation and systems. The Sustainability Specialist works with cross-functional teams to support responses to a variety of ESG inquiries to ensure consistent, high quality ESG reporting and disclosures across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• ESG Data & Process Management: Support the collection, calculation and documentation of ESG data, including the company's GHG Inventory.
  
• Raters/Rankers Management: Draft annual submissions for sustainability raters and rankers (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis,) and support improved ESG scoring by identifying actionable gaps and collaborating on process enhancements.
  
• GHG Inventory Documentation: Maintain and update the GHG Inventory Management Plan, ensuring internal procedures and assumptions are well-documented and aligned with relevant standards.
  
• Disclosure Support: Assist in the development of the annual Sustainability Report and regulatory disclosures including CSRD.
  
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve ESG data management and reporting processes. Collaborate with manager and other stakeholders to implement improvement.
  
• ESG Inquiry Response: Support the response to internal and external ESG-related inquiries by facilitating with internal stakeholders, with support from manager.
  
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and support ESG initiatives.
  
• Additional ESG Support: Provide support for evolving ESG-related activities as needed, adapting to changes in regulatory requirements, customer expectations and the broader ESG landscape.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in ESG, sustainability, data/policy management, business or related areas.
  
• Demonstrated experience with ESG raters/rankers, GHG data management and accounting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol).
  
• Excellent task management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands.
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information.
  
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Proficiency with data management tools.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CSRD and other regulatory sustainability/ESG frameworks.
  
• Innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
  
• Strong written communication skills with experience writing internal policies and procedures.
  
• Experience with sustainability reporting platforms and tools.
  

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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