Sustainability Analyst
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
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The Sustainability Analyst II is responsible for developing and implementing corporate-wide environmental, social, and corporate governance initiatives in support of the sustainability strategy. This position interacts with all departments in the organization to develop & advance Zurn Elkay’s sustainability strategy and improve Zurn Elkay’s social and environmental impact.
- Collect and analyze data required for all environmental, social, and governance metrics across the organization, identifying opportunities for improvement and creating processes for better data measurement, input, and verification
- Lead inventory of Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions in alignment with GHG Protocol, and water and waste footprints. Collaborate with stakeholders to create and implement reduction initiatives across relevant categories
- Support technical development of Annual Sustainability report by aggregating and analyzing data; assisting the narrative and design; and partnering with data owners to create actionable insights from data delivered year over year
- Ensure compliance with sustainability regulations (e.g. California SB 253 and SB 261 or SEC) and additional annual reporting requirements including, but not limited to, CDP, UN Global Compact, The Water Council - WAVE: Assess program and key rating agencies including ISS, MSCI, Sustainalytics, and S&P Global
- Serve as a sustainability subject matter expert to relevant stakeholders including employees, customers, and suppliers, which may include development of internal training, responding to product requests and supply chain inquires, and integration of appropriate product and operational sustainability initiatives
- Support product sustainability documents including, but not limited to, Health Product Declarations, Environmental Product Declarations, Life Cycle Assessments, and other product certifications
- Partner with key suppliers to improve supply chain impacts, including materials sustainability, water use, emissions, social & environmental impact
- Support the growth and development of Zurn Elkay’s Inclusion and Belonging program, overseeing our Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and acting as a central trusted advisor for resource group leaders and executive sponsors and ensuring all groups have clear charters, operating guidelines, succession plans, and structures
- Plan quarterly ERG leadership meetings and monthly check-ins with each ERG, tracking membership growth, establishing annual goals and budgets, and reviewing all marketing and communications
- Maintain ERG platform and tools, including ERG lead SharePoint, Cognito forms for event submissions, and new shared Outlook Calendar to minimize event overlap and coordinate collaboration across ERGs
- Monitor regulations, disclosures, emerging trends, technologies, and best practices
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or Sustainability required
- 3+ years of experience
- Passionate about sustainability and enacting change for positive impact
- Experience in greenhouse gas and/or environmental metrics accounting, including Greenhouse Gas (GHG) protocol
- Familiarity with product sustainability initiatives, including LEED v5, building product certifications, and Life Cycle Assessment methodologies
- Experience aggregating and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and take effective action
- Working knowledge of corporate responsibility reporting frameworks, including GRI, IFRS, and SASB
- Proficiency with Excel and data visualization (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)
- Ability to work through complex problems, balance alternatives, and understand & communicate trade-offs
- Self-starter, works autonomously, ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively present new concepts and communicate cross-functionally to varying levels of leadership
- Critical thinking skills for developing innovative sustainability solutions that meet business needs
- Detail oriented. Strives for accuracy.
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
