Sustainability Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position will support and advance sustainability and social responsibility (S/SR) programs at the corporate and site level including:

• Developing FPC USA’s short- and long-term S/SR strategies including conformance with the United Nations Sustainable Development goals.
• Tracking and communicating FPC USA’s carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. Providing input on carbon reduction strategies to senior management.
• Coordinating memberships in the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and other S/SR organizations.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of sustainability programs, and when needed, recommending changes to close strategic gaps.
• Partnering with customers and suppliers that are committed to furthering green initiatives including completing customer questionnaires.
• Maintaining third-party sustainability credentials and certifications such as Ecovadis, Sedex & Operation Clean Sweep.
• Organizing company-wide and NJ site-specific volunteer activities such as beach cleaning, NJ Community Food Bank, Tree Planting, St. Huberts Pet Shelter, etc.
• Working with business unit representatives to promote new product lines and uses for existing products that promote S/SR.
• Maintaining and enhancing the S/SR information on the fpcusa.com web site and social media including quarterly updates to sustainable development reports.

Developing communication materials for employees regarding a company’s sustainability goals.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Execution of sustainability and social responsibility projects that deliver measurable environmental and community impact.
• Management of greenhouse gas emissions data, carbon footprint reporting, and carbon reduction strategies.
• Oversight of SDG historical data collection, analysis, and public communication in alignment with UN standards.
• Advancement of corporate social responsibility programs that enhance Formosa Plastics’ reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.
• Delivery of effective communications that highlight sustainability goals, initiatives, and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support of corporate compliance with sustainability frameworks, industry standards, and certifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field with 5-7 years of communications experience, along with professional experience in sustainability, environmental management, or corporate social responsibility. Ideal experience includes work within the manufacturing, chemical, or energy sectors, with direct involvement in greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction initiatives, carbon credit or offset programs, energy efficiency, or recycling projects. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to apply engineering and environmental principles to develop practical sustainability solutions. Additional projects may include organizing SDG historical data and the development of communicating that information to the public based on our adherence to the UN SDGs.

Company Description

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

Company Description

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.\r\n\r\nFormosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.\r\n\r\nFormosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.