Sustainability Coordinator

Sustainability Coordinator

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

In this position, you play a key resource in supporting QTS's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program, driving implementation, communications, and integration of sustainable practices across the company. The Sustainability Coordinator is the centralized resource responsible for providing high-level administrative, project support and coordination for sustainability initiatives. You will collaborate heavily with cross-functional teams nationwide engaging in communications efforts to further drive corporate sustainability initiatives. Travel as needed, approximately to attend conferences, internal meetings etc.

With increasing attention from customers, senior leadership and global markets, sustainability is a key pillar of our business with ties to many different areas of the organization. This is an exciting and fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve ESG data collection processes by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Track and analyze progress against our targets and industry.
• Assist with data entry, data management and reporting.
• Continuously improve environmental data quality and refine accounting methodologies. This includes collaborating with internal teams and vendors to collect more accurate data, and developing new methodologies, processes, and standards to drive more robust impact measurement.
• Update business information tools, spreadsheets, and presentations to ensure they reflect the latest information, and identify improvements to our workflow.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to source, automate, and analyze data from company operations, to measure and monitor greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability-related metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of quantitative experience in GHG accounting, corporate sustainability, environmental science, engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks, specifically the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Taskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail is a key component of the position.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Candidate must be motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively autonomously and understand when to ask necessary questions.
• Team player and show a strong commitment to collaboration and team building.

Total Rewards

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• This position is Bonus eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.