Sustainability Manager

Sunbelt Rentals; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking a senior sustainability professional to oversee carbon accounting, reporting, and forecasting, including Scope 1–3 emissions. You will coordinate stakeholder engagement with national customers and drive cross-functional initiatives across our facilities and fleet.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in a sustainability-related field and 4+ years in data-driven sustainability work, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in sustainability or related field.
• 4+ years in sustainability or environmental data roles.
• Experience with greenhouse gas inventories or emissions reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess technologies, regulatory trends and sustainability practices to improve operations and reporting.
• Coordinate responses to sustainability requests from customers, NGOs and government.
• Facilitate carbon accounting, reporting and forecasting (Scopes 1-3 emissions inventories).
• Engage external stakeholders to showcase capabilities for national customers on low-to-zero emission solutions.
• Support development of sustainability resources, communications and education materials.
• Lead cross-functional sustainability initiatives across departments for measurable outcomes.

Skills

GHG accounting

Data analysis

PowerBI

SQL

Project management

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Sustainability/Engineering/Environmental Science/Business/Policy

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Join Our Team!Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionPosition Responsibilities:Assess emerging technologies, regulatory developments, market trends, and sustainability best practices to identify opportunities that improve operational performance, customer-facing rental solutions and reporting enhancements that aid internal and customer sustainability ambitions.Oversee and coordinate responses to customer, NGO, and government sustainability-related requests, sustainability questionnaires, and surveysIn coordination with the sustainability reporting lead, facilitate carbon accounting, reporting and forecasting, including Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions inventories, including data collection, process improvement, and executive storytellingProvide external-facing stakeholder engagement, showcasing our capabilities to help strategic and national customers in their sustainability journey, including learning and speaking to our low-to-zero emission rental solutionsAssist in guiding development of sustainability-related resources, communications, marketing, and education materialsAssist in coordination and submission of sustainability disclosures, ratings, and reporting frameworks, including CDP, EcoVadis, sustainability reports, customer disclosures, and other stakeholder requests.Support the development, implementation, and scaling of operational sustainability initiatives across our facilities and vehicle fleet, including renewable fuels/energy procurement, fleet electrification, renewable energy procurement, and building efficiency programs.Lead cross-functional sustainability initiatives, aligning and connecting work across multiple departments to drive integrated execution and measurable outcomes.Develop and support internal and external sustainability-related business cases, pilot programs, and investment strategies, including evaluation of environmental benefits, operational impacts, costs, savings, and expected returns for sustainable solutions within own portfolio and our customers.Requirements:Education & Experience:Master’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Public Policy, Communications, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.4+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental data-focused roles.Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts and translate sustainability data into clear business insights.Experience supporting greenhouse gas inventories, sustainability disclosures, carbon accounting methodologies, or Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions reporting preferred.Experience evaluating or implementing sustainability initiatives related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, fleet decarbonization, alternative fuels, or environmental performance improvement preferred.Strong modeling, analytical, project management, and data management skills.Familiarity with GHG Protocol, CDP, EcoVadis, sustainability reporting frameworks, and carbon accounting principles preferred.Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI, and SQL experience preferred.Ability to manage urgent requests, work independently, collaborate across functions, and operate effectively in an unstructured or evolving environment.Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and build strong working relationships.This position requires travel up to 20% of the time to support business needs, including meetings, training, site visits, and other company events as needed.Physical Demands:Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.Base Pay Range: $98,573.00 - 135,537.60Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:Health, Dental and Vision plans401(k) MatchVolunteer time offShort-term and long-term disabilityAccident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spendingTuition Reimbursement OptionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Length of Service AwardsYou will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):12-25 vacation days depending on years of service5 sick days6 holidays2 half day holidays2 floating holidays1 inclusion day1 volunteer dayGear up for an exciting career!Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.