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Amazon Sustainability Specialist, AWS Sustainability in Denver, Colorado
Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Are you an experienced sustainability professional who is passionate about Net-Zero Carbon? Are you interested in a high impact role at the world’s preeminent cloud computing company? The AWS Sustainability team is looking for a results-oriented Sustainability Specialist to develop and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the company's supply chain This role will work hand in hand with our Supply Chain team in support of our Climate Pledge goal of Net-Zero Carbon by 2040. The ideal candidate will have industry experience leading programs to assess supply chain emissions, identify hotspots, and develop tailored decarbonization strategies aligned with corporate sustainability goals. The individual will be responsible for analyzing Scope 3 carbon data, managing supplier sustainability metrics, engaging with external business partners and across internal organizations, and delivering decarbonization results for AWS customers. This role requires a dynamic individual who can independently manage technical sustainability data, clearly communicate to leadership on complex topics, and drive our commitment to carbon reduction measures. Teamwork is an absolute must to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team while depending on and driving others to accomplish goals for our customers.
Key job responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for:
Developing and maintaining a robust data collection and analysis system to accurately measure and track detailed supplier emissions
Engaging with suppliers and other stakeholders to gather relevant data and information required for emissions calculations.
Preparing actionable reports on the company's Scope 3 emissions, reduction targets, and progress toward achieving those targets
Working closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement and product development, to identify and implement emissions reduction opportunities.
Identifying and exploring new technologies, processes, and innovative solutions that can contribute to further emissions reductions in the supply chain.
Building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive programs to completion, including stakeholders located in the Asia Pacific region.
Offering creative, out of the box solutions
Having fun and working hard!
A day in the life
In this role, you will work closely with customers across all of AWS, including engineering, procurement, and real estate teams to develop programs that meet our sustainability goals. You will go deep with key partners to learn their processes and priorities and you will share your expertise to help them succeed And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Environmental Science, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), or other Sustainability-related field, or 5+ years of additional field-specific work experience.
3+ years of experience developing and executing environmental sustainability programs in the private or public sector
Experience obtaining, managing, and analyzing carbon data
Familiarity with life cycle assessment (LCA) and corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory management
Knowledge of relevant GHG standards and reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, CDP, SASB).
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, business or related degree (MBA/Masters/PhD)
3+ Years experience working in supply chain or procurement in a technical environment
Experience working on supplier decarbonization at a large corporation
Experience leading programs involving multiple teams and stakeholders
Proven ability to interface successfully with senior leadership, suppliers, and customers
Proven track record of managing large projects from start to finish, including project management, data gathering, problem solving, and communicating recommendations and goals across multiple leadership levels of an organization
Solid understanding of the electronics industry, including the specific challenges related to products and its supply chain and their impacts on carbon footprint
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.