Global Sustainability and Carbon Strategy Specialist

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced Global Sustainability and Carbon Strategy Specialist with previous experience in a similar role to work for an excellent fast-growing company in Crawley.

My client is seeking an experienced Global Sustainability and Carbon Strategy Specialist to drive their efforts in Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), carbon footprint analysis, and sustainable product development.

Job Title - Global Sustainability and Carbon Strategy Specialist

Length - Permanent

Salary - 50,000k - 55,000k Plus Bonus

Location - Crawley, Hybrid

DESCRIPTION.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to.

• Develop and implement global EPD and carbon footprint strategies, aligning with industry standards.
• Conduct LCAs for priority products, collaborating with sites and commercial directors.
• Manage the EPD process, including data collection, modelling, registration, and verification.
• Ensure accuracy and credibility of all EPD and carbon footprint data.
• Monitor regulations and standards for EPDs and carbon footprints (e.g., ISO 14025, EN 15804).
• Advise marketing and sales teams on LCA results and communication strategies.
• Collaborate on integrating EPD and carbon data into sustainable product strategies.
• Support EcoDesign by assessing products' lifecycle environmental impacts.
• Identify ways to streamline EPD processes and improve data collection.
• Help build a global expert network for local reporting and sustainable product development.

PROFILE

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Experience in LCAs and EPD development.
• Knowledge of ISO 14025, EN 15804, and related standards.
• Skilled in data analysis and LCA software (e.g., SimaPro, GaBi).
• Strong communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective in stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Desirable:

• Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, or LCA.
• Experience with sustainability strategy implementation.
• Familiarity with carbon footprinting (e.g., GHG Protocol).
• Proven project management and communication skills.
• Effective under pressure with strong planning abilities.
• Skilled in relationship building and influencing.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong analytical and self-motivation skills.
• Collaborative team player.