Sustainability Data Analyst

Role

Under general supervision, supports Recology’s data-informed sustainability initiatives and monitors companywide sustainability performance. This role gathers and analyzes data, maintains sustainability software systems, manages sustainability metrics and reporting, and supports both internal and external communications related to sustainability. This is a hybrid role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Utilizes internal software applications to collect and track raw data, working with internal Information Technology (“IT”), Finance, and Operations teams, as well as third-party vendors and partners (i.e. verifiers, fuel vendors, utility providers, consultants, academia, strategic partnerships) to streamline and improve processes and data flow.
• Performs data quality and verification checks and reviews data for anomalies.
• Leads research, evaluation, and implementation of new software solutions to automate, visualize and analyze sustainability data, working closely with IT teams as needed.
• Supports publication of the company’s sustainability report and informs communications and business development initiatives through project management, data analysis, and reporting.
• Owns and maintains sustainability-specific software solutions to collect, calculate, and track scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions and environmentally preferable procurement data.
• Prepares recurring reports and ad-hoc analyses related to company sustainability activity. Communicates performance with operations and executive management teams to inform Recology’s sustainability strategy and targets.
• Monitors emerging sustainability trends, programs, and issues.
• Represents Recology and Sustainability Team activity at internal and external functions.
• Establishes and maintains data-related controls and relevant technical documentation.
• Travels to Recology Operating companies as needed.
• Performs other project support, administration, and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Three or more years related experience in sustainability, data science, analytics, accounting, or related field; waste/recycling/related industry experience a plus.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail, strong analytical skills required; strong communication ability, technical and/or copywriting experience a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience performing data analysis with large, complex datasets and using data to inform and support projects and initiatives.
• Strong MSOffice, including intermediate to advanced Excel experience required; experience with Qlik and/or relational databases a plus.
• Working knowledge of third-party sustainability/ESG frameworks and protocols (e.g. SASB, TCFD, The Climate Registry, The GHG Protocol, SBTi).
• Experience working with financial data a plus.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, data science, accounting, or related field, preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.