Daily Sustainability Job Post

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Position Overview:

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Manage the development of sustainability marketing, labeling, and communication strategies for the timely delivery of internal and external customer needs.

1. Manage the following sustainability functions, programs, and eco-labels.
   1. Manage and support creation of product declarations/certifications to support global sales efforts for programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
   2. Utilize various sustainability Certification Programs of Standards to support sales.
   3. Assist in Project Management of Sustainability requests and coordination between business units.
   4. Assist with Sustainability Reporting Requirements such as Carbon Disclosure Project, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, and the Global Reporting Initiative.
   5. Receive life cycle assessment (LCA) requests from Sherwin-Williams business units and manage production of needed Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)/LCAs with Company technical experts.
   6. Assist in development, maintenance, and dissemination of internal sustainability and product stewardship tools.
   7. Assist in administration of customer sustainability surveys. Responsible for collecting, analyzing and presenting the data internally and submitting to external parties.
2. Other Duties
   1. Maintain strong relationships with SW businesses in order to develop sustainability marketing strategies specific for their customer base that leverage the above tools/programs
   2. Receive, track and fulfill requests for the above programs and archive the requests appropriately
   3. Complete analyses in accordance with established processes and publish results
   4. Work with IT and internal experts to develop processes and tools to streamline assessments
   5. Monitor new sustainability standard and customer requirements and modify company processes as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years’ experience in sustainability specifically in the chemical, industrial or consumer products industry

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with a concentration in environmental science/policy, business, science or related field

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5 years of professional experience in sustainability or related field
• Experience with the LEED green building program.

Preferred:

• 5 years of professional experience in sustainability
• Previous experience with sustainability programs such as Green Screen, Green Seal, Health Product Declaration, WELL, Living Building Challenge, and Environmental Product Declarations