Senior Sustainability Consultant

Schneider Electric is one of the most sustainable companies in the world – and we seek like-minded, passionate people that share our values of Meaning, Inclusion, and Empowerment to join our team. Our Sustainable Business Division is a leader in the development and delivery of strategic solutions to address climate action, including sustainability and ESG consulting, data and resource management, enterprise efficiency, renewable energy procurement, and supply chain decarbonization. For this purpose we are now looking to hire a Senior Sustainability Consultant

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Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. We help our customers make the most of their energy by being the best at what we do. We are a global frontrunner in green energy solutions, we operate in industry, energy infrastructure, data centers, industrial construction as well as housing with a broad supply of solutions and products to energy optimization. We are a global company with a strong local presence. We are more than 130,000 employees in 100 countries creating an annual turnover of EUR 35 billion.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Lead and partner with Clients in developing sustainable energy and resource management strategies. 
• Lead the development of client sustainability strategies including facilitating executive/elected official level presentations and the analysis and benchmarking of performance to support organizational goal setting and implementation planning
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary, or multi-workstream projects spanning various aspects of a clients sustainability platform in a collaborative and effective manner. This can involve creating project plans, delegating tasks and deliverables to colleagues, and providing ultimate oversight and review of deliverables.
• Develop energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) / carbon emissions inventories, water footprints, waste footprints and other environmental inventories including data analysis, emission factor development, calculation methodology, web-system deployment and support clients’ third party environmental reporting activities
• Develop or recommend initiatives and abatement models for achieving or informing corporate goals for energy reduction, green energy adoptions, or GHG reduction, including progress toward Net Zero goals or Science Based Targets (SBTs)
• Engage supply chain and other part of the value chain for transparency, carbon reduction, and sustainability performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of ESG strategies for clients across various industries.
• Conduct ESG materiality assessments and advise clients on best practices for integrating ESG into their business operations, risk management, and corporate strategy.
• Prepare or revise client communications for sustainability performance aligned to key industry reporting platforms, such as CDP, DJSI, GRI, GRESB, and various federal and state/local disclosure programs, inclusive of project management, stakeholder interviews, drafting, and submittal.
• Research, filter, warehouse and communicate emerging information and trends relating to global sustainability initiatives such as environmental and carbon legislation, renewable and efficiency incentives, and reporting programs 
• Organize, inform and partner with multi-disciplinary teams within Schneider Electric to help coordinate service and solutions delivery
• Build and support relationships with regulatory entities, vendors and product/service companies
• Contribute to the development of training resources for both internal and external clients
• Some domestic and international travel necessary (5-15%)  

This job might be for you if you have:

• Bachelors Degree in Sustainability or Environmental Sciences, Energy, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related technical field, Masters degree in Sustainability or Business, preferred
• 7+ years of related professional/consulting experience and an interest in pursuing a career in sustainability.
• Project management experience
  High commitment to company vision, values and excellent client service
  • Proven track record in developing, managing, and executing client solutions
• Expertise in greenhouse gas analysis, climate strategy including Scopes 1, 2, and 3 reduction pathways
• Demonstrate experience in supply chain ghg emissions, Scope 3 analysis, product lifecycle emissions, and abatement methods strongly preferred
• Progressive history of building successful relationships
• Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, complex analysis and ideas in a concise manner
• Analytical self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on multiple complex projects in diverse areas
• Advanced computer experience in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a focus on creating high-quality, high-impact client deliverables.

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.  We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. 

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If you find this jobopportunity interesting, then submit an online application. It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.
  
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