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About Liberty

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as inclusive and diverse as the communities we serve. Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages to full-time, regular associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, and more. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.

Job Summary

The Sustainability Specialist will support the development and implementation of Liberty Coca-Cola’s environmental sustainability strategy focusing on packaging, waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and water. Responsible for sustainability data collection and maintaining key performance metrics, leading sustainability projects, overseeing compliance with packaging and greenhouse gas emissions regulations, creating trainings, communicating Liberty’s sustainability story, and community and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

Manage sustainability key performance metrics and reporting relating to packaging, waste, scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, and water.
Drive continuous improvement toward sustainability goals: Drive continuous improvement toward sustainability goals by analyzing key metrics, creating recommendations, implementing new processes, and managing projects.
Foster the company’s sustainability culture by communicating Liberty’s sustainability story and developing trainings.
Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations including, but not limited to, New York and Connecticut bottle bills and New York City Local Law 97.
Manage container redemptions: Analyze redemption trends; maintain processes, policies, and UPC lists; manage relationships with pickup agents and recyclers; support pickup agents with auditing and combatting fraud; and oversee sale of baled scrap materials.
Engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including Liberty associates and leadership, The Coca-Cola Company, key accounts, vendors, consultants, and government agencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in sustainability field preferred.
In-depth knowledge of The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.
Academic and/or corporate experience preparing greenhouse gas emissions inventories (scopes 1, 2,and 3) and reports.
Understanding of basic sustainability concepts, including energy conservation, circular economics, waste management, resource and water conservation, and corporate sustainability reporting metrics and frameworks (e.g. SASB, GRI, and CDP).
Excellent analytical and data management skills with strong attention to detail and organization.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn new computer platforms and tools.
Basic proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud a plus but not required.
Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to build relationships and explain complex topics in understandable terms with stakeholders.
A self-motivator with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently
Lifelong learner with an operational excellence mindset

Working Conditions:

This position may require occasional travel to various company locations and project sites.
The role may involve working in both office and field environments.

Additional Information

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

For additional information, please visit our company website at http://www.libertycoke.com/