Director of Sustainability - 1256

$125,000 - $162,000/Yr

Ecore International - Lancaster, PA

Full-time - Director

Remote - Lancaster, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of Sustainability at Ecore International is a strategic leadership role focused on driving innovative environmental initiatives and ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations. This position will lead cross-functional efforts to minimize environmental impact and enhance sustainable practices across the organization, aligning with investor expectations and the company's net-zero ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative sustainability programs
• Drive measurable environmental improvements
• Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve Ecore's net-zero ambitions
• Spearhead and complete annual GHG inventories and reporting
• Transition Scope 3 emissions from spend-based to activity-based accounting
• Integrate automated data capture with a technology partner
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce emissions
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop impactful strategies
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for internal and investor reporting platforms
• Update life cycle analyses (LCAs) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) for certifications
• Evaluate and pursue additional relevant product certifications
• Set science-based net zero targets
• Lead initiatives that prioritize and achieve emissions reductions
• Collaborate with transportation leaders on Scope 3 emissions
• Partner with utility providers and the Procurement team to advance renewable energy initiatives
• Work with external vendors to validate avoided emissions calculations and implement actionable recommendations
• Develop KPIs and dashboards for internal and external reporting, covering EPDs, certifications, net zero goals, and investor requirements
• Contribute to the creation of a climate governance framework
• Lead the development and publication of Ecore's ESG report

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• 10+ years of experience in leading strategic initiatives, operational excellence programs and processes to meet circularity and sustainability goals
• 4+ years of experience implementing sustainability strategies in a manufacturing company
• Experience with Power BI is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• Earn PTO hours immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development
• 8-minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from Red Rose Transit Authority