Senior Sustainability Specialist ESG

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular predictable attendance with the ability to flex schedule when needed, including non-standard working hours (ex. nights and weekends) Carbon Neutrality Strategy & Execution Develop, implement, and monitor the company’s carbon neutrality roadmap aligned with corporate goals and industry standards (e.g., SBTi). Identify and evaluate decarbonization opportunities, including energy efficiency projects, renewable energy sourcing, and process optimization. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (operations, engineering, finance) to integrate carbon reduction strategies into business planning. Influence Capital Funding Develop business cases for carbon and sustainability‑related capital projects, including ROI, payback, and environmental impact assessments. Partner with finance and operations teams to secure funding and track execution of approved sustainability investments. Provide data‑driven recommendations to executive leadership to prioritize initiatives with the highest environmental and financial value. Environmental Reporting & Performance Tracking Compile, analyze, and report environmental performance metrics (e.g., GHG emissions, energy use, water consumption, waste reduction). Lead the preparation of corporate environmental disclosures (CDP, ESG reports, customer scorecards) and respond to customer and regulatory inquiries. Ensure transparency and accuracy in all sustainability reporting to meet regulatory, customer, and internal audit requirements. IMDS & CBAM Compliance Oversee maintenance and submission of product material declarations through the International Material Data System (IMDS) to meet automotive industry requirements. Coordinate CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) data collection and reporting to comply with EU regulations and support international trade. Work closely with product engineering and supply chain teams to collect accurate materials and emissions data. Leadership Influence & Advocacy Serve as a subject matter expert to executive leadership, providing guidance on sustainability trends, risks, and opportunities. Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leaders to communicate progress, recommend initiatives, and support policy or strategic changes. Foster a culture of environmental responsibility throughout the organization by training and engaging stakeholders. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable insights. Proven ability to build business cases and influence capital allocation decisions. Effective communicator, comfortable presenting to executive audiences and engaging cross‑functional teams. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and emerging global sustainability standards. Project management skills, with ability to lead multiple initiatives concurrently. Help other departments as necessary; provide guidance on sustainability requirements, process and procedures. Creates company and departmental goals to support company sustainability targets; creates performance reports, presentations and countermeasures for corporate leaders. Leads by example by embodying the Aoyama way of Wisdom, Creativity and Respect for Humanity. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 7+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, or related roles preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with GHG accounting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, ISO 14064) and carbon footprinting is preferred. Strong familiarity with IMDS, CBAM, and other automotive or industrial environmental reporting systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluent in English. Japanese as a second language is helpful.

MATHATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand and use hands, walk, bend, lift, or twist. The Team Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The Team Member occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The Team Member must be able to lift a container of fasteners weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The Team Member frequently required to sit; to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel; and to talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Indiana Automotive Fasteners, Inc.