Global Sustainability Analyst

Sustainability is a core business strategy at Owens Corning.  We define sustainability as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the world we leave to the future.  Our commitment to sustainability drives us to consider the economic, social and environmental impacts of everything we do.

In support of this, the Global Sustainability Analyst will work independently and through consultants to deliver analysis of the environmental impacts of Owens Corning products over their life cycle, and with this deep understanding, initiate actions and recommendations to reduce product impact and bring value to our business.  Specifically, the Analyst will be responsible for the delivery of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to communicate the impact of our strategic investments into decarbonization to the market. The Analyst will also lead certification of circular products and processes with bodies such as ISCC and UL.

The role provides influential leadership and support to all organizations throughout the company.  The analyst is accountable for understanding various manufacturing processes and how they impact our environmental performance as well as strategic sustainability initiatives.  This includes working with the business units and plants on embodied carbon reduction strategies, as well as product level transparency, to meet our environmental and sustainability goals. The Global Sustainability Analyst will develop the capabilities and competencies to be viewed as a subject matter expert for analytically driven sustainability performance.  This includes developing an active outside-in perspective on what is strategically important for the organization.  

Reports to: Global Sustainability Leader

Span of Control:  This is an individual contributor role; high level of cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Operations, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Sales, Customer Technical Support Organization (CTSO), Science & Technology, and Supply Chain

• Global Coordination of Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations
  • Leads the execution of the LCA renewal and creation process for Owens Corning Glass Reinforcement products globally
  • Manages and negotiates environmental consultant contracts with Sourcing
  • Ensures consultants have access to proper OC sites and resources while managing internal stakeholder engagement
  • Performs rigorous inquiry into consultant assumptions and calculations to ensure final LCA and EPD values are as representative of OC’s process as possible
  • Supports leadership in establishing and carrying out Owens Corning Composite Solutions’ decarbonization roadmap
  • Partners with plants to identify and execute most effective solutions for carbon reduction through what-if scenario modeling using LCA tools
  • Partners with Commercial Team and Customers to understand market needs and how OC can lead decarbonization efforts to support the success of composites
  • Maintain the LCA software and database
• Global Sustainability Certification Management
  • Coordinates with Operations, Sourcing, and Plant personnel to ensure necessary ISCC+ and UL certifications are obtained and renewed
  • Manages relationship with external auditors and analysts
  • Maintains and facilitates the distribution of all sustainability data such as plant LCA values, certifications, and other
  • Supports Sourcing in establishing certification for all new waste input streams into facilities
• External Sustainability and Customer Engagement
  • Responsible for communicating LCA/EPD results to Marketing and Sales teams and setting guidelines on external publications
  • Represents Owens Corning on industry trade associations in North America and Europe
  • Supports composite industry’s sustainability journey through participation in decarbonization and circularity pilot programs
  • Discusses with customers how Owens Corning products fit into end composite LCA and EPDs
  • Supports industry association sustainability efforts with respect to topics such as Product Category Rule developments

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years minimum experience working in the following areas:
  • Life Cycle Assessments and/or Environmental Product Declaration creation either directly or through consultants
    • Experience with SimaPro or other LCA software is preferred.
  • Corporate Sustainability, Supply Chain, or Operations
    • Experience with EH&S or Quality related audits preferred
  • Composites manufacturing or other related industrial markets
    • Understanding of industrial manufacturing processes, sources of emissions, waste, and impact of sustainability investments on plant operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Material Science/Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
• Experience driving action across diverse groups in international, manufacturing corporations preferred
• Ability to regularly attend meetings across multiple time zones including Europe and Asia-Pacific
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% of time

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• True passion for Sustainability and leading Owens Corning towards meeting and exceeding our 2030 goals and beyond
• Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity. Able to formulate solutions to poorly structured problems.
• Highly motivated and detail oriented with the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with team members.
• Energized by working as part of a high functioning team and demonstrates a professional attitude.
• Demonstrated ability in time management, juggling priorities, and being accountable to various stakeholders across regions

• Knowledge of sustainability related policy and regulations including but not limited to Emission Trading Schemes, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms, Environmental Producer Responsibility Laws, Waste to Landfill Bans, and Tax/Funding opportunities preferred

• Experience with stakeholder engagement with key groups including but not limited to: employees, consumers, communities, government officials and other individuals/entities of influence
• Experience counseling company leaders on sustainability strategy
• Experience communicating and marketing sustainability efforts