Sustainability Analyst - Twinsburg, OH

SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST

Bring your talent and effort to The HC Companies and contribute to making a difference in improving industry’s environmental and social impacts while having fun, growing your career, and sharing in our success. We want to be the best, so we are looking for the best talent to join our team.

The HC Companies is a proud culmination of many legacy brands and continues to transform the horticultural industry through bold leadership, innovative manufacturing, and a comprehensive portfolio of products ideal for greenhouse, nursery, cannabis, retail, and commercial markets. With production facilities throughout North America, The HC Companies is a leading Manufacturer of horticulture growing containers, our mission, “From Grower to Gardner, Improving Our World”.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Sustainability Analyst is to advance HC Companies’ Sustainability Vision and Mission by evaluating and enhancing our organization's sustainability efforts. You will conduct thorough analyses of environmental, social, and governance factors, develop sustainability strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement initiatives supporting our corporate responsibility commitments.

The Sustainability Analyst will play a critical role in evaluating and enhancing HC Companies' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices by conducting thorough analyses, assessing the impact of business operations on sustainability metrics, and identifying areas for improvement to drive change. Responsibilities also include monitoring and reporting on key sustainability indicators, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and contributing to the development of ethical and environmentally responsible practices.

Reports To

Director of Sustainable Solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Develop sustainability and ESG data collection, metrics and dashboards to effectively measure the company’s sustainability performance

• Present data in a clear and relatable manner to cross functional teams to guide action plans and advance improvement strategies

• Researching and staying updated on industry best practices, regulations, and trends related to sustainability in the plastic and horticulture industries

• Responsible for attaining and maintaining product and corporate certifications

• Responsible for gathering and maintaining audit-ready records for sustainability related regulatory obligations, marketing claims, and stakeholder inquiries

• Engaging with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to promote sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.

• Lead by example and perform all job duties in accordance with The HC Companies values

• Develop primary knowledge of the marketplace (users, applications, products, competition, and channels)

• Respond to phone calls and e-mails in a timely fashion

• Willing to learn the industry and help us maintain and grow our marketplace position

• Attend business meetings and trainings as required

• Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in engineering, environmental science, business or similar field preferred

• Minimum of 2-3 years sustainability analysis experience

• Enthusiastic about driving change in sustainability, ESG, and CSR

• A working knowledge of Green House Gas (GHG) accounting and net zero principles, the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and common environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting frameworks

• Develop operational sustainability metrics and scorecards, provide leadership and management with updates and opportunities for improvement

• A working knowledge of product and corporate sustainability certification frameworks and processes

• Experience with environmental regulatory frameworks and developing compliance required record keeping

• Experience of working with large datasets and the ability to synthesize and interpret data into meaningful and material conclusions

• Capacity to work across organizational structures and with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment

• Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to learn new technology applications. 

• MS Office experience including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

• Can drive multiple tasks simultaneously to completion

• Project management skills and an understanding of all marketing tactics and their purpose

• Resourceful team player and a "can-do" attitude who can participate in and lead efforts across disciplines and cross-functional teams

• Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to schedules/deadlines

• Technical skills: MS Office Suite, Excel, WordPress, photo editing and page layout skills a plus

• Must be dependable and safety oriented

• Must be flexible in working hours, including different shifts as required

• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of an organization

• Become a sustainability champion setting example and inspiring others to action

• Ability to work in a team-oriented work environment

• Excellent organization skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Minimal ravel as required (less than 10%)

• Experience with plastics and polymers a plus

We expect all associates to conduct business in accordance with our values; Safety, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Team, Service, and Can-Do positive attitude.

We utilize the latest technologies to manufacture our planters, pots, and accessories using injection, thermoform, blow-mold, co-ex, and vacuum formed production methods.

In addition to competitive wages, The HC Companies associates are eligible for certain benefits after 30-days of employment including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In accordance with the plan, associates are also eligible to participate in a 401K plan with company match.

The HC Companies takes pride in its diversity. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and associates. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• sustainability analysis: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ohio (Required)

Work Location: In person