22 Sustainability jobs

The American Chemistry Council (ACC), a national trade association representing the world’s leading chemical and plastics manufacturers, currently has an opportunity for Managing Director for its Sustainability & Market Outreach department .  ACC represents its members on public policy issues; coordinates the industry’s research and testing programs; and administers Responsible Care®, the industry’s environment, health, safety and security performance improvement initiative.  The position is responsible for designing, implementing and executing ACC’s sustainability initiative as approved by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) Board of Directors. This position works closely with ACC member companies’ sustainability representatives and external stakeholders to advance the overall sustainability strategy through planning, partnerships, collaboration and advocacy. The position reports directly to and works closely with the Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Market...

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Climate Change to join our growing corporate sustainability and climate change advisory services practice in Washington, D.C. or Boston . In this role, you will be a key contributor to a team developing and growing ERM’s corporate sustainability and climate change business. ERM delivers a wide range of climate change services including Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) analysis and reporting, strategy development, policy and regulatory analysis, target setting, and benchmarking. We help clients, including global companies and financial institutions, develop and implement climate change programs across a broad range of industry sectors and contribute to climate, clean energy, and clean transportation policy development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to play a key role working with an expert consulting team on leading-edge climate advisory projects for Fortune...

Job Summary This position will be to support the Sustainable Materials Management Practice in California and elsewhere as needed. Initially the qualified individual will be expected to provide support to the existing sustainable materials management business practice, consisting of zero waste and solid waste management plan preparation, rate modeling, business waste reduction and recycling technical assistance, Used Oil Program assistance, disposal reporting review and monitoring, general research and report writing. As new work develops the selected individual will then be required to manage and maintain contact with clients, and manage the schedule and work product performed consistent within SCS’s quality control standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work may include both field activities, such as meetings on technical related issues with the client and/or other SCS supervising engineering staff, oversight of field activities, performing site visits, and...

Job Summary This position will be to support the Sustainable Materials Management Practice in California and elsewhere as needed. Initially the qualified individual will be expected to provide support to the existing sustainable materials management business practice, consisting of zero waste and solid waste management plan preparation, rate modeling, business waste reduction and recycling technical assistance, Used Oil Program assistance, disposal reporting review and monitoring, general research and report writing. As new work develops the selected individual will then be required to manage and maintain contact with clients, and manage the schedule and work product performed consistent within SCS’s quality control standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work may include both field activities, such as meetings on technical related issues with the client and/or other SCS supervising engineering staff, oversight of field activities, performing site visits, and...

Are you a passionate conservation professional with experience leading complex projects to achieve tangible conservation outcomes on the ground? This is an opportunity to join one of the most successful land trusts in the country and to protect and care for the spectacular landscapes of the San Francisco Peninsula, South Bay, and Santa Cruz Mountains for the benefit of all. The Senior Stewardship Project Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a portfolio of conservation projects that advance Redwood and other program priorities on POST properties and at a regional scale. In particular, this position will lead POST’s engagement with our conservation partners in managing San Vicente Redwoods (SVR), a nearly 9,000-acre forest managed for multiple benefits including forest restoration, fire resilience, wildlife habitat, water quality, timber production, and public access in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. At SVR, which was significantly...

Job Title:   Senior Program Officer, Agriculture, Program Team Location:   Flexible  (working remotely during COVID-19, with long-term remote work arrangements possible) Start Date:   Immediately Reports to:   Senior Program Manager, GHG Programs  Verra  is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving livelihoods, and protecting natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools, and programs that credibly, transparently, and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding to sustain and scale projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in any arena where we see a need for clear standards, a role for market-based mechanisms, and an opportunity to generate significant...

Job Title:         Manager, Program Development Location:         Flexible: Washington, DC or remote (working with significant overlap with   US business hours) Start Date:       Immediately Reports to:      Senior Director, GHG Programs Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving livelihoods, and protecting natural resources by working with the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools and programs that credibly, transparently and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in any arena where we see a need for clear standards, a role for market-based mechanisms, and an opportunity to generate...

Service Description :  Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls.  The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!  Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...

The Opportunity We are looking for an Account Executive to lead Mid-Market B2B sales for our platform. As our first sales hire, you will roll up your sleeves and help build the pipeline and sales process. As the company grows, you’ll have the opportunity to help build the sales team. What you will be doing: Develop relationships with executives and corporate sustainability/CSR leaders to build pipeline and close mid-market and channel partners deals Work with founding team to develop our sales strategy Collaborate with the Account team (contracts, billing, customer success) to create successful onboarding experiences Champion your customers with internal teams to advise product and customer success strategies Represent BrightAction at key climate and sustainability events and conferences Opportunity to help hire, train and build our sales team Requirements: Proven track record of sales success, preferably with a Mid-Market SaaS product Experience in a...

Organization  Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about   Ceres , please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).  Description and Responsibilities  Ceres is searching for a full-time Manager to act as the relationship manager for a portfolio of Company Network members in the financial services or footwear/apparel/retail sector. Working in concert with the strategic advisor, the Manager will support Ceres’ strategy for accelerating sustainability leadership in the sector, with a focus on the   Ceres Roadmap 2030   priorities of stabilizing the climate, protecting water and natural resources, and building a just and inclusive economy. This is a full-time...

Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.  For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ). There is further information on the Accelerator www.ceres.org/our-work/accelerator . Description and Responsibilities The Director, Net Zero Finance will lead Ceres’ Accelerator work on net zero finance including work with regulators, banks and insurance companies.  This role will lead a team and work closely with other teams at Ceres to implement net zero finance campaigns.   This full-time position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter with significant experience with financial regulators, investors, banks and/or insurers. The...

Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).   Description & Responsibilities Ceres is searching for a full-time Director to be a strategic advisor for our work with Company Network members in the electric power and transportation sectors. Working in concert with the relationship manager, the Director will drive forward Ceres’ strategy for accelerating sustainability leadership in these key sectors, with a focus on the   Ceres Roadmap 2030   priorities of stabilizing the climate, protecting water and natural resources, and building a just and inclusive economy. The Director will also be a...

Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.  For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).  Description & Responsibilities The Development Assistant primarily supports the 6-person individual giving team along with limited support of the full development department and the Chief Development Officer. The Assistant will report to the Director, Development. This is a full-time job, based in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will possess superior attention to detail, organization, time management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to be part of a collaborative team-oriented environment.   Primary responsibilities...

Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.  For more information about Ceres, please visit our website (www.ceres.org).  Position Description & Responsibilities  The Senior Manager, Research & Analysis conducts research and oversees systems that advance programmatic innovation and learning priorities across the organization. In addition, the Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing the consistency and quality with which Ceres manages and deploys corporate ESG and sustainability data. This position plays a key role in enabling Ceres to scale up our work to move companies, investors, policymakers and other capital market systems actors to ensure a...

Organization   Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.   For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).   Description & Responsibilities   Ceres is seeking an Information Technology (IT) Manager as part of its Information Systems team. In the short term, the IT Manager will play a critical role in the migration from Google G Suite to Microsoft Office 365 for 150+ users. This will involve the design and governance of file management systems, as well as the related use of SharePoint for a company intranet. As this migration involves changes to a broader productivity ecosystem for Ceres, additional consideration will be...

Organization   Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.    For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).   Description & Responsibilities The Manager, Program Management Team reports to Ceres’ Chief Program Officer and Executive Vice President and is part of the Executive Office Team. The role is designed to support the CPO/EVP in advancing Ceres’ program development, management and strategic plan.  This position will be responsible for planning special projects, retreats and meetings, elevating issues to the CPO/EVP that need to be resolved, recommending approaches for problem-solving (and implementing solutions as warranted),...

Want to design and develop energy efficiency and sustainability programs that support decarbonization and electrification, and engage with industry leaders to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas footprints? You can at ICF. We solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today, while informing the future of global energy use.  ICF is seeking an experienced manager to help clients design, implement, and evolve their energy-efficiency and decarbonization programs. This position will be based in our Fairfax, VA office. Successful candidates will manage the implementation of high-profile public-private partnership programs to drive improved energy performance across commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily market sectors. What you will be doing . . . Working with government clients to manage voluntary partnership programs to improve energy efficiency and decarbonization in the commercial, industrial, and multifamily sectors. Managing...