Analyst, Sustainability

NRG Energy; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to support corporate sustainability goals. This role involves analyzing data-driven sustainability programs, collaborating across departments, and reporting on sustainability metrics. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a background in sustainability, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to creating a cleaner, smarter future and make a meaningful impact on sustainability initiatives. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and eager to drive change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sustainability activities.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sustainability data to set measurable goals and track progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement sustainability plans.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or related field

MBA or Master’s degree in Sustainability

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

Job Summary:

The Sustainability Analyst supports NRG’s corporate sustainability goals by analyzing and implementing data-driven sustainability programs across operations, customers, and the value chain. As a core member of the Sustainability Team, the Analyst contributes to the development and execution of an integrated strategy aimed at driving business results, reducing risk, and enhancing brand value. This role involves working on various environmental and other projects, using analytical tools to assess impact, track progress, and identify improvement opportunities, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive solutions.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Leverage analytical techniques to derive actionable insights from diverse sources of company data. Use these insights to set measurable sustainability goals aligned with business objectives and track progress to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
2. Utilize data models to estimate NRG’s carbon footprint and other environmental impacts, identifying high-impact areas where emissions reduction initiatives can be prioritized.
3. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all sustainability-related data sets, implementing quality control processes and identifying discrepancies in data collection or reporting.
4. Evaluate strategies, technologies, partnerships, and business models to achieve company greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
5. Support ongoing reporting including NRG’s annual sustainability report, supplemental sustainability disclosures, various voluntary and compliance reports, questionnaires, and industry surveys, and engage with key ratings and rankings organizations.
6. Summarize and communicate to senior leadership on pertinent sustainability trends, as well as internal priorities and strategies.
7. Work collaboratively across the company (e.g., with the retail businesses, plant operations, engineering, environmental, legal, supply chain, marketing, finance, etc.) to develop, track, refine, and implement an integrated and coordinated sustainability plan on an ongoing basis.
8. Support building sustainability metrics into short and long-range business planning, capital planning, and operations planning.
9. Serve as an internal subject matter expert on sustainability, monitoring emerging trends and issues, and communicating and educating others on relevant topics.
10. Translate complex sustainability concepts and data into clear, understandable terms for non-experts.
11. Provide guidance on company responses to questions or statements of position on sustainability-related matters including potential policy positions.
12. Identify and prioritize areas for sustainability efforts and recommend strategies for proactively addressing relevant environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities in the short, medium, and long term.
13. Engage with diverse groups of stakeholders regarding the company's sustainability program. Stakeholders may include investors, rating agencies, sustainability standards bodies, industry groups, academia, employees, and NGOs.
14. Assist in managing multiple projects and coordinating work efforts with other team members.

Working Conditions:

• Must be willing to travel overnight up to 15%

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science/studies, engineering, data analytics, business, or other related fields of study from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a role with an emphasis on sustainability activities
• Exceptional analytical skills and associated attention to detail
• An ability to synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas
• Strong collaborator with heightened interpersonal and influencing skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in greenhouse gas emissions accounting, carbon footprint analysis, or carbon offset programs
• Background working with sustainability standards, environmental policy, or regulatory affairs
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Power BI, and other data visualization tools for tracking and reporting sustainability performance
• MBA or master’s degree in Sustainability from an accredited university, with a focus on corporate sustainability or environmental management

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possess a demonstrated network of sustainability professionals across civic and business demographics who may be strategic partners or clients.
• Familiarity with trends in sustainable business ranging from policy, operations, and reporting.
• Willingness to take initiative and possess outstanding project management skills.
• Self-starter -- takes steps to improve deliverables/results without having to be asked.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple, concurrent assignments effectively and make timely decisions; problem-solver in face of time and resource constraints.
• Approaches issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts.
• Ability to listen and must accord respect to divergent points-of-view.
• Works effectively on a team composed of people with diverse backgrounds.
• Able to explain the results of complex issues clearly and concisely to non-technical decision-makers.
• A passion for sustainability, with a strong personal commitment to advancing environmental, social, and governance practices within the organization and industry.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.