Sustainability Associate
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- Role Overview The Sustainability Associate will assist in driving achievement of our sustainability ambition, goals and targets. Being the focal point of sustainability deployment in North America (US, Canada, Mexico), this role covers a broad range of tasks from managing key sustainability data to sustainability due diligence along the supply chain and ESG risk assessment. Main Accountabilities: Be the NA operational focal point of a global Sustainability team Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sustainability trends, regulations, standards and best practices in NA Assist in the development and execution of the company's sustainability priorities and actions for improvements in sustainability practices Translate corporate sustainability policies and guidelines into NA local reality Collect and validate NA sustainability data on time, including waste generation and disposal and energy consumption, to support internal management and reporting requirements Support ESG due diligence along the value chain, from PPA requirements to Supply chain risk mitigation Support ESG risk screening for business development activities Work closely with key internal stakeholders to ensure data collection accuracy; compliance with sustainability requirements; best practices sharing and continuous improvement Monitor sustainability performance and track progress against company ESG goals Perform basic modeling to illustrate trends, inconsistencies and areas for improvement Identify opportunities in NA to continuous improvement on material sustainability topics, Support the creation and implementation of a Sustainability NA roadmap Provide internal and external auditors with ESG data and sustainability processes and practices upon request Support the development of training materials and perform stakeholder training Assist with preparing presentations for internal management meetings Support Portfolio Management, Merges & Acquisitions, Originations and Procurement on ESG related requests Support the communications team with sustainability wording and content Perform other duties and projects as needed Direct reports: None Travel: <15% Employment type: Full-Time Work site: Hybrid Model What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred Microsoft Office skills (specifically Microsoft Excel) Prior sustainability/ESG reporting, and initiative management experience is a plus Oil/Gas and/or Energy experience is a plus Behavioral Requirements: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once by demonstrating effective resource and project planning, decision making, and results delivery Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills Eagerness to learn Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment Excellent attention to detail Self-motivated Commitment to producing high-quality work Ability to work on complex projects without direct supervision Ability to quickly learn complex material Ability to flexibly allocate resources to meet business needs Ability to foster a collaborative working environment Physical demands & working conditions: Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites. Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose . Equal opportunities for all Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov). Need more reasons to apply? As a top employer we: Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making; Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits; Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility; Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent: Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until October 30, 2026 , if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.
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Public Portuguese energy utility generating, distributing, and supplying electricity and gas, focused on renewable energy.
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