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Job Requisition #:
028440 Sustainability Data Analyst (Open)
Job Description
Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.
Our Vision
Be the best performing customer service company in the world.
Our Purpose
We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Role Overview
Are you passionate about sustainability and data analysis? In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of Greif’s sustainability initiatives, managing the coordination, collection, analysis, verification, and reporting of crucial environmental, social, governance, and financial data. Your work will support a variety of sustainability reports and assessments, including Greif’s annual sustainability report following GRI standards, CSRD, SASB, TCFD, CDP responses, and EcoVadis assessments, as well as internal reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
In addition, you’ll conduct environmental footprint analyses of Greif packaging products using the Greif Green Tool, enabling our customers to make informed decisions about their packaging choices and their impact on the environment. Join us in driving our sustainability goals and making a positive difference in the world!
Key Responsibilities
Drive the collection of environmental, social, governance and financial data required
Coordinate with all business units and regions to collect all required data within the outlined timelines in the required format
Organize data in a user-friendly format following guidelines provided
Report and share data collected with all relevant stakeholders on a monthly basis
Support implementation and upkeeping of new ESG data platform including setting up sites, hierarchies, approvers and data providers in the system
Ensure that all energy, waste, water invoices from all sources are submitted by each facility and uploaded monthly
Verify the ESG data collected for accuracy, consistency, alignment with formats, standards and guidelines followed working closely with our facilities and all relevant stakeholders
Conduct data analysis to identify progress made, trends and opportunities
Conduct environmental footprint analyses of Greif packaging products using the Greif Green Tool, a Life Cycle Analysis based calculator:
Work closely with account managers, product managers and EH&S employees to collect required data to run scenario analyses using the Greif Green Tool to answer our customers questions and help them select packaging products and services with the least environmental impact.
Respond to customer requests including ESG questionnaires, surveys and data requirements
Provide assistance to facilities and sustainability teams with their data collection needs
Work with facilities to create and update waste matrices
Create and update ESG reports and dashboards in PowerBI
Conduct research and benchmarking studies for the sustainability team
Coordinate the creation and submission of external ESG award nominations
Update Greif’s sustainability intranet site every quarter
Key Performance and Incentive Metrics
Completion of timely data collection and reporting
Data accuracy and verification
Receipt of emissions data verification certification by a third party
Timely and accurate Green Tool analyses
Collaboration with other teams and businesses
Education
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in business, environmental science, sustainability or data analytics
Experience
2-5 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge And Skills
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software such as Excel, R, Python, or SQL
Experience with data visualization platforms like Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
Strong ability to interpret and communicate data insights effectively through charts, graphs, and reports
Ability to work independently to solve complex problems, make recommendations, and contribute to process improvements that drive sustainability awareness and success
Strong organizational and interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Must be able to work with many different departments within the organization with a demonstrated ability to create relationships and facilitate work across company functions
Knowledge of ESG reporting standards and requirements a plus
Interest in sustainability a plus
Travel
Minimal business travel
At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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