Sustainability and Environmental Engineer - Shildon

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PPG Industries, Shildon, County Durham

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

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job Ref: 19d30188620e4c7daf7c757ac6466086

Spearhead the development and evaluation of Sustainability strategy, setting targets and plans in collaboration with stakeholders.Establish expertise in sustainability and serve as a strategic advisor to the Plant Manager, SLT and wider EMEA EHS Team.Conduct a gap analysis for ISO 14001 feasibility across the organisation and oversee implementation.Foster a sustainability community, empowering representatives to drive sustainability programs and foster innovation throughout the plant.Promote and raise awareness across the business of the impact of emerging environmental issues. Be on top of relevant changes in the sustainability landscape including latest thinking (e.g. within publishing, academia, government etc)Lead the planet to meet sustainability goals and drive continuous improvement.Collaborate on sustainability communications and compliance with environmental regulations.Maintain a log of projects undertaken by different departments and regular follow up, being able to

Ensure that projects adheres to the most economically and environmentally friendly methods possible.Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, and renewable energyEnsure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation.Direct and supervise impact assessments to identify, evaluate and reduce our environmental risks and financial costs to the business.Collaborate with teams on ethical trading and supply chain sustainability.Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical, and social responsibility and address any issues arising.Develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organisation on the environment.Implement standardised reporting on key sustainability metrics.Develop and implement sustainable sourcing schemes, including audits and KPIs.Facilitate coordination and communication between all departments

Responsible for relationships with partners, suppliers and other key stakeholders related to the sustainable developmentResponsible for the creation, development and implementation of environmental strategies, policies, and action plans.Be the pioneer on sustainable procurement for all goods and services.

Demonstrable experience working in sustainability and the environmentGood understanding of major sustainability disclosure frameworks (such as GRI, SASB, CDP, Ecovadis)ISO 14001Experience in supporting projects to understand and improve environmental and social supply chain impacts. A positive change champion for DO & CO in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility and adaptability.Ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track more efficient processes.Have a working knowledge of corporate sustainability reporting rulesMeticulous attention to detail and precise record keeping skillsBuild strong relationships with stakeholders, working to create a one team approach, encouraging others to be at their best when on projects with you.A clear and engaging communicator. Strong written and verbal English.Self-motivation and demonstrates high levels of resilience., sustainability management in a manufacturing environment: 3 years (required)