Sustainability Manager
Company: New England Biolabs, Inc.
Location: Ipswich
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
A leader in sustainability in the life sciences, New England
Biolabs (NEB) is seeking a passionate Sustainability Manager to
develop and lead strategies, programs, and initiatives. The role
will support the business by identifying and monitoring
sustainability trends, developing and implementing tools to monitor
performance, benchmarking against external organizations, tracking
sustainability-related regulations and risks, and supporting
internal and external communications regarding NEB's programs and
performance.NEB is committed to being a leader in sustainability in
the life sciences industry and has undertaken ongoing efforts to
minimize our environmental impact. In 2020, NEB achieved B-Corp
certification , a recognition awarded to organizations with the
highest standards of social and environmental performance,
transparency and accountability. Examples of ongoing sustainability
initiatives include:LEED certification of NEB headquarters in
Ipswich, MADevelopment of a wastewater treatment system that treats
all the campus' wastewaterEstablishment of 1.7 MW ground solar
arrayDevelopment of zero waste program, as well as zero net energy
and carbon programsEnergy modeling and building performance
trackingImplementation of a green cleaning programPrimary
Responsibilities:Lead the NEBGreen initiative, an interdepartmental
team established to create the necessary infrastructure for
continual assessment of our environmental impact and prioritization
of our sustainability initiatives and activities.Collaborate with
business units to identify opportunities, develop strategies and
implement initiatives related to sustainability and social
responsibility.Manage the efforts needed to achieve sustainability
goals by monitoring company performance, identifying and
prioritizing actions needed to achieve targets, leading
initiatives, and communicating progress to the broader
organization.Support external reporting and disclosures regarding
the company's sustainability programs and performance. Support
internal reporting of progress versus metrics through
scorecards.Gain insight into the environmental footprint of the
company's operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, and
distribution, by developing and implementing sustainability
evaluation tools. This may include, but is not limited to, life
cycle assessments, carbon footprint evaluations, and economic
input/output modeling.Benchmark against other organizations,
including industry and non-governmental organizations, to identify
trends, opportunities, and threats regarding sustainability.Assist
in B Corp recertification process by providing necessary data
needed.Represent the company at external sustainability meetings
and forums.Identify and monitor sustainability trends, market
conditions, regulatory requirements, etc. Evaluate and integrate
the information to proactively identify actions needed to address
any potential impacts on company operations, products, and
business.Participate and/or lead cross-functional projects as
assigned.Assist in the development of internal and external
messaging.Required Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree
in Environmental Science or related disciplineProven development
track record in the sustainability industry with 5+ years
developing and implementing sustainability programs3+ years of
experience driving reductions in energy, recycling, reuse, and
waste management projectsStrong knowledge of environmental
sustainability concepts and proficiency in recognized
sustainability reporting methodologies and systems (GRI, EcoDesk,
RBA, CDP)Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) processes,
tradeoffs, and approachesAbility to develop high-quality
presentation materials and influence across functions and levels of
the organizationStrong technical knowledge of HVAC, water,
electricity, EMS/BMS, preventive maintenance, energy &
sustainability, and building management applicationsIn-depth
knowledge of global sustainability trendsProven ability to drive
sustainability programs and cultureStrong project management skills
with a track record of successful cross-functional
collaborationExcellent written and verbal communication
skillsAbility to simultaneously balance and adjust to multiple
changing priorities and make decisions with speed and accuracyNEB
currently requires all employees located in the United States to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New hires must be fully
vaccinated prior to the first date of employment. NEB will consider
requests for reasonable accommodations, as required by applicable
law.EEO StatementNew England Biolabs is committed to fostering a
diverse and inclusive community; as an EEO/AA employer, New England
Biolabs considers applicants for employment without regard to, and
does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected
veteran status or disability. More in-depth details of EEO are
available here.Information regarding New England Biolabs commitment
to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can be found here.New England
Biolabs is a participating employer in the Employment Verification
(E-Verify) program.If you need an accommodation for any part of the
employment process because of a medical condition or disability,
please send an email to or call to let us know the nature of your
request.
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