Corporate Environmental Sustainability Specialist (On-site)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This role will be responsible for overseeing all corporate environmental sustainability initiatives, projects and reporting obligations. Key areas of expertise are climate, water, biodiversity, waste and packaging within Dole's agriculture operations and supply chain.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for delivering Dole plc's annual carbon footprint in coordination with divisions and third-party experts
• Build relationships with key data collectors in all Dole's division to engage, train, influence and help problem solve
• Lead data cleaning, consolidation and input into carbon footprint calculation tool
• During reporting cycle, work with Dole's sustainability consultants on reoccurring basis to project manage carbon footprint tasks and advance other related work, from carbon collection kick-off to final third-party verification
• Reference environmental standards and other reporting guidance like Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, ESRS standards, or other industry standards or best practices as needed
• Refine and improve carbon accounting process with reference to good accounting practices, GHG Protocol and Dole's Carbon Footprint Inventory Management Plan
• Develop presentation and visuals for final carbon footprint for stakeholders
• Work together with Corporate Sustainability Team to evaluate new carbon tools and other relevant advancements
• Responsible for the CDP disclosures and other environmental reporting requirements
• Tracks Dole environmental voluntary goals
• Work with Corporate Sustainability team to collect data for internal targets including working in WWF's Water Risk filter
• Manage Dole's Science Based Targets and on-going tracking and reporting
• Support of customer related programs
• Participate as Dole's lead in project meetings, take notes, managing follow ups, advance work as necessary, informing stakeholders of progress or challenges
• Manages environmental corporate projects or support divisional initiatives
• Internal and external promotion of Dole environmental activities as needed
• Promote Dole's sustainability initiatives through different communication channels such as e-mail updates, social media posts, blogs, presentation or webinars to customers and sales team, and updates to website (examples of initiatives could be Dole's office composting, Biodiversity "Biota" project, Dole's CDP scores and what they mean and how we'll improve, WWF banana waste project).
• Other sustainability-related duties or projects as needed.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• 5+ years of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability related experience.
• Direct experience in carbon foot printing and accounting - no scientific knowledge required
• Track record in sustainability project management
• Demonstrate understanding of key sustainability issues.
• Strong experience working in Excel using Excel functions to be efficient in year over year and outlier analysis, spreadsheet consolidation, modeling large amounts of data, and overall data management
• Strong attention to detail with ability to build and follow processes and track changes and improvements
• Work together with Corporate Sustainability Team to evaluate new carbon tools and other relevant advancements
• Demonstrate track record for data management and Corporate Sustainability reporting.
• Produce industry experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to build and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Demonstrate skills and experience delivering group presentations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• High level of motivation and the ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to solve problems with a high sense of ownership.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and utilize a variety of office equipment.

* Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and reach overhead.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

* Full-time position of 40 hours per week, 8 hours each day from 8:30 to 5:30

* Ability to work after regular office hours, weekends and overtime as needed

* Ability to travel approximately 10% is required.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:

* B.S. degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field. MBA preferred.

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.