Sustainability Analyst

The Sustainability Analyst will conduct research to understand key trends and the current state of science relevant to the industry, and will interpret their findings to help drive business decisions on sustainability for a fast-growing manufacturing firm in the field of renewable energy.

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The Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing programs and procedures related to Enviva’s Track & Trace forest supply chain tracking program. These activities include, but are not limited to, developing remote sensing and on-the-ground monitoring procedures for Enviva’s zero land use change policy and assisting the sustainability team in the expansion and robust implementation of the Track & Trace program.

The Analyst will conduct create data products to support internal strategic analysis and communications, and will also support data requests from customers and other stakeholders. The Analyst will also be responsible for supporting annual and periodic 3rd party audits.

The Analyst is responsible for helping the company to fulfill its vision of providing renewable fuels that improve the environmental profile of energy generation. They will have an entrepreneurial spirit and will be a strategist and an analytical thinker dedicated to Enviva’s mission of sustainable biomass sourcing. The Sustainability Analyst will report to the Manager of Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency, and will be based out of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Track & Trace Supply Chain Data Collection and Analytics 

• Develop and implement procedures for monitoring and verification of Enviva’s Track & Trace forest supply chain tracking program, including the evaluation of post-harvest land use status
• Assist in development and implementation of improvements to Track & Trace processes, including improving data accuracy and expanding the scope of data collection
• Develop and maintain analyses and tools, using Track & Trace and external data sources, for understanding and reporting the characteristics of Enviva’s fiber supply
• Create data analytics and written products to disseminate and communicate the results of this analysis for internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise

GHG Data Analysis and Reporting

• Develop and maintain data analytic systems for quantifying and reporting supply chain GHG emissions associated with wood pellet production
• Assist in executing GHG audits annually and upon request by certification bodies and customers
• Communicate results to external stakeholders and customers
• Communicate results to internal stakeholders to assist with strategic decision-making

Research and Communications

• Serve as point person for data requests for external communication purposes
• Stay up-to-date on and assist in internal understanding of current industry-relevant research
• Assist sustainability and communication teams with presentations and communication materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry/ environmental science/ forest economics is required. Master’s degree is preferred
• Familiarity with GIS, SQL, and/ or database management preferred
• Familiarity with forestry and/ or forest ecology in the US, especially in the US South
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with data analytics, with specific experience with GIS and remote sensing methodologies, GHG life cycle analysis and accounting, Forest Inventory and Analysis data, and economic modeling methods preferred
• Extremely strong analytical, communications, and interpersonal skills and strategy acumen
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and high intensity work environment
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Sound judgment, strong problem solving skills and experience working on teams

Travel requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% of the time