Sustainability Manager

Company: Clean Energy Fuels
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Summary The Sustainability Manager ("Manager") will oversee internal and external sustainability efforts working directly with various departments in the company. Reporting to the Director, Sustainability, the Manager has primary responsibility for the annual Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR), creating the strategy and service offerings to tackle the ESG goals of potential customers, and support the sales team with sustainability initiatives to grow RNG sales. Additionally, the Manager will work holistically with fellow Clean Energy Renewables ("Renewables") team members to support the broader RNG business platform.Salary range: $90K - $100K DOE Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Working with the existing sustainability team, develop internal ESG criteria and goals for reporting within the company's CSR that aligns business practices and operations. Additionally, Manager will oversee and write the annual CSR with support from the internal team and independent third-party consultants.Deploy the CSR as an additional resource to engage with customers and stakeholders.Create tailored, company and industry specific presentations and analyses that demonstrate the use of RNG as a sustainability and compliance tool for meeting ESG targets and goals.Cultivate high-impact partnerships to delivery strategic value to Clean Energy's business and advance the role of RNG in the heavy-duty transportation market.Provide continuous training and support to the Clean Energy sales team. Create internal reporting standards surrounding RNG products, including customer reporting of volumes, GHG reductions, and RNG Certificates.Identify and manage initiatives to help Clean Energy achieve its GHG Reduction Goals in Scope 1, 2 and 3, including but not limited to renewable energy procurement.Improve the company's efforts in the 2 sustainability pillars of social and governance.Collaborate with Renewables and IT to lead on creation of renewables market data platform using PowerBI as well as creation and implementation of an internal supplier diversity report.Represent Clean Energy at industry, renewable fuel coalition and sustainability focused events Ownership of sustainability and carbon news and trends, including its application and use as a customer communication tool, providing regular updates to the team, along with publishing an internal quarterly sustainability report.Organize and develop a database containing companies and government/public entities that are ESG-focused and/or stated carbon or sustainability goals, including ESG-focused investment firms and managed funds.Support the sustainability team with initiatives pertaining to the WBCSD, global carbon accounting, GHG Protocol, SBTi and other sustainability frameworks.Other Ad-hoc responsibilities and duties as required.Supervisory Responsibilities Manage a team of sustainability personnel to continuously improve and execute duties in a timely manner. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Marketing, Business or similar in a related field, 3-5 years of related experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the renewable fuels and energy industry welcome, but not required. PowerBI experience or ability in ERP relational databases preferred. Candidates with advanced knowledge of LCA modeling and carbon accounting in different sustainability standards and frameworks like the GHG Protocol, CDP, The Climate Registry, RE100 highly favored Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of stoichiometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer SkillsProficient in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None required.CompetenciesQuality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely. Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular. Listens to what others have to say. Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments. Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.Persistence: Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.Reliable: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable--Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and appropriate action. Is engaged and committed to achieving the company's mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions. Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately. Recruits staff of a high caliber. Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct. Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Helps others manage through change.Passion: Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. Promotes a sense of company pride. Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions. Displays passion for the job.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Email resume to: Patty.Roberts@cleanenergyfuels.comPDN-99071041-7805-41ab-80b5-15a181122227

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