Director of Sustainability
PA - Lancaster, 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America ● Virtual
Req #1256
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
At Ecore, we transform reclaimed materials into performance surfaces that manage energy and improve people’s lives. Why does it matter? Because we believe innovative surfaces have the power to help people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves, and innovative businesses can help protect the planet we share.
Location: 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601
Join Ecore, a pioneer in rubber circularity, as our first-ever Director of Sustainability! This highly collaborative and strategic role will shape the future of sustainability ate Ecore by driving innovative environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and aligning with investor expectations. You will lead cross-functional efforts to minimize environmental impact, mitigate risks, and enhance sustainable practices across our business.
This role offers you the opportunity to:
- Lead transformative sustainability programs
- Drive measurable environmental improvements
- Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve Ecore’s net-zero ambitions
Schedule: remote work with ~10% travel to U.S. manufacturing plants and headquarters in PA
Director of Sustainability Salary Range: $125,000 - $162,000, depending on experience
Core Contributions:
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting:
- 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.
- Emission Reduction:
- Identify and implement initiatives to reduce emissions.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop impactful strategies.
- Reporting and Certifications:
- 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.
- Net Zero Strategy:
- Set science-based net zero targets.
- Lead initiatives that prioritize and achieve emissions reductions.
- Partnership Development:
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- 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.
- Governance and Reporting:
- 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.
Essential Experiences:
- 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
What we offer you:
Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.
- 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
Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.
Other details
- Job Function Indirect
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $125,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $162,000.00
- Travel % 10
- Telecommute % 100
- PA - Lancaster, 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Virtual