Sustainability Coordinator

The Sustainability Coordinator supports the implementation of sustainability and impact programs for Eco-Products. In collaboration with the Sustainability Manager, this position works interdepartmentally to understand business impacts and needs to provide effective support with sustainability information and tools. From data collection to education and engagement and sales support – the Sustainability Coordinator touches every aspect of the business and supports our aspiration to be the most socially and environmentally responsible foodservice packaging company in the world.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage ESG, market, and product related data to support prioritization of strategies, development of reports, sales tools, awards, certifications, compliance obligations, and storytelling opportunities.
• Support Marketing in developing the annual Impact Report, and with content development efforts around impact and circularity, waste diversion, education, and customer and composter successes.
• Track emerging legislation and organize communications with teams about relative business tasks, potential impact to markets, and training to employees and customers.
• Lead employee engagement and culture around sustainability, DE&I and impact by managing sustainability related communications and meetings.
• Engage with stakeholders to address advocacy around composting and recycling circularity infrastructure, innovative end-of-life solutions for products, legislation, and how Eco-Products can be an integral component of the circular economy.
• Fine tune the Operational Sustainability program, measuring and managing impacts of corporate operations and business travel. To include developing an Environmental Management System.
• Respond to customer and industry requests and identify trends to support proactive communications from Eco-Products on potential pressing issues.
• Manage and conduct sustainability, impact or legislation presentations and trainings for both internal and external audiences. May range from employees, to industry associations and composters.

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

This is a full- time, exempt position in a hybrid office / remote environment based in Boulder, Colorado. Some travel is required.

• $60,000 - $80,000 *
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee volunteer program and an alternative transportation incentive program.
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Eco-Products Company Overview 

Eco-Products®, a Novolex® brand and certified B Corp®, is a leading provider of foodservice packaging made from renewable and recycled resources. At Eco-Products, we understand the connection between the health of the planet and the impacts of single-use packaging. Every day we work to advance Zero Waste systems, and help our customers be better stewards of the environment. Our vision is to be in the vanguard of our Zero Waste future. 

Qualifications: Experience, Competencies and Education

• 2+ years' business experience in Sustainability or ESG related work
• A solid understanding of ESG best practices
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to identify task opportunities and needs
• Legislative and regulatory knowledge a plus
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• BS/BA degree in Business, Communications, Sustainability, Environmental Management Studies or a related field preferred

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.