What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Sustainability position at WESCO International?
Job Description
The Sustainability Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and program support for WESCO's sustainability program. This position is responsible for developing and supporting efforts to work within and across all departments of the organization to foster partnerships to promote sustainability values, social responsibility and resource conservation. Duties are performed independently under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Global Environmental Management & Sustainability. The position's responsibilities will include implementation and coordination of sustainability practices and programs among the Operation, Sales and Procurement departments. Sustainability programs include energy efficiency, recycling and zero waste initiatives, engagement, and collaborative sustainability-focused projects across the organization.
Responsibilities :
- Collaborate on the development, implementation and maintenance of reports, dashboards, and scorecards to ensure accurate internal reporting for WESCO's Responsible Supply Chain Program
- Development and distribution of internal quarterly sustainability newsletter
- Coordinate sustainability training for the procurement team
- Collaborate on the development, implementation and maintenance of WESCO's ENERGY STAR program
- Support data needs for public / private reporting requirements, including to organizations such as CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), GRI (Global Reporting initiatives) and EcoVadis
- Assist in tracking progress towards achievement of corporate sustainability goals
- Work with procurement and sales on our green and sustainable product lines
- Managing own workload to meet deadlines
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications :
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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