Sustainability Senior Analyst- Project and Program Management

Equinix; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Sustainability Senior Analyst to support our decarbonization strategy. This role involves collaborating with various teams on GHG accounting, carbon reduction initiatives, and developing analytics tools. We're committed to creating a diverse work environment while achieving our sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in corporate sustainability and GHG accounting.
• Ability to translate complex sustainability topics into actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of sustainability programs specific to energy and emissions.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection and management for GHG accounting.
• Engage with sustainability leads to quantify carbon reduction initiatives.
• Assist in developing internal carbon analytics tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree in relevant STEM discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

We are looking for a Sustainability Senior Analyst in the Sustainability Program Office to support Equinix in achieving our climate ambitions. This individual will report to the Environmental Sustainability Program Lead within the Sustainability Program Office and will partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive the company-wide decarbonization strategy to meet our climate targets and commitments. Candidates should have a strong grasp of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting practices and key decarbonization levers within the ICT sector, and be comfortable working cross-functionally to drive results.

Responsibilities:

1. Support and facilitate data collection and management related to GHG accounting, reporting, and forecasting.
2. Engage with environmental sustainability leads to quantify carbon reduction initiatives, develop internal carbon reduction targets, and measure performance against these goals across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
3. Assist in developing and maintaining internal carbon analytics tools to support teams in prioritizing decarbonization strategies and measuring project performance.
4. Communicate key activities, progress, and outcomes of sustainability initiatives to stakeholders and prepare reports in compliance with relevant standards.
5. Grow into an expert on data center, real estate, and technology-related sustainability topics, including technical sustainability concepts.
6. Become a subject-matter expert on environmental sustainability topics (climate resiliency, emissions, energy, water, etc.) and key ESG issues.

Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of experience in corporate sustainability and GHG accounting.
2. B.S. degree in a relevant STEM discipline or equivalent experience; master's degree preferred.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to translate complex sustainability topics and datasets into concise, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
5. Working knowledge of sustainability programs related to energy, environment, and emissions (e.g., TCFD, CDP, GRI, GHG Protocol, Science-based Targets, ISSB, UK TPT).
6. Aptitude for project management and engaging cross-functional teams.
7. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams with urgent deadlines and influence stakeholders to keep programs on track.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status.