Sustainability Specialist

2350 Axalta Coating Systems; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

paid time off

Job summary

Axalta Coating Systems in Glen Mills, PA is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to advance our global ESG program. You will draft annual submissions, maintain GHG data, and support cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality reporting and disclosures.

The role focuses on data collection, analysis, and process improvements across ESG initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to CSRD responses and sustainability reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Finance, Supply Chain, Environmental Science, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or other related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in ESG, sustainability, environmental reporting, data management, sustainability compliance, or related disciplines.
• Experience gathering, analysing, and interpreting sustainability or ESG-related data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with data management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• ESG Data & Process Management: Support the collection, calculation and documentation of ESG data, including the company’s GHG Inventory.
• Raters/Rankers Management: Draft annual submissions for sustainability raters and rankers and support improved ESG scoring by identifying actionable gaps and collaborating on process enhancements.
• GHG Inventory Documentation: Maintain and update the GHG Inventory Management Plan, ensuring internal procedures and assumptions are well-documented and aligned with relevant standards.
• Disclosure Support: Assist in the development of the annual Sustainability Report and regulatory disclosures including CSRD.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve ESG data management and reporting processes and collaborate to implement improvements.
• ESG Inquiry Response: Support responses to internal and external ESG inquiries by coordinating with stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and support ESG initiatives.
• Additional ESG Support: Provide support for evolving ESG-related activities as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability/related field

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

About the Role

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernising infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Sustainability Specialist to join us at our facility in Glen Mills, PA. The Sustainability Specialist plays a key role in advancing the organisation’s global sustainability programme. This corporate‑level position is responsible for drafting annual submissions to key sustainability raters and rankers and working to identify process and score improvement opportunities. This role also supports the calculation and documentation of the company’s GHG inventory and the maintenance of accurate ESG data, documentation and systems. The Sustainability Specialist works with cross‑functional teams to support responses to a variety of ESG inquiries to ensure consistent, high quality ESG reporting and disclosures across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• ESG Data & Process Management: Support the collection, calculation and documentation of ESG data, including the company’s GHG Inventory.
• Raters/Rankers Management: Draft annual submissions for sustainability raters and rankers (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis,) and support improved ESG scoring by identifying actionable gaps and collaborating on process enhancements.
• GHG Inventory Documentation: Maintain and update the GHG Inventory Management Plan, ensuring internal procedures and assumptions are well‑documented and aligned with relevant standards.
• Disclosure Support: Assist in the development of the annual Sustainability Report and regulatory disclosures including CSRD.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve ESG data management and reporting processes. Collaborate with manager and other stakeholders to implement improvement.
• ESG Inquiry Response: Support the response to internal and external ESG‑related inquiries by facilitating with internal stakeholders, with support from manager.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and support ESG initiatives.
• Additional ESG Support: Provide support for evolving ESG‑related activities as needed, adapting to changes in regulatory requirements, customer expectations and the broader ESG landscape.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Finance, Supply Chain, Environmental Science, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or other related field.
• Minimum of 1+ years of professional experience in ESG, sustainability, environmental reporting, data management, sustainability compliance, or related disciplines.
• Experience gathering, analysing, and interpreting sustainability or ESG‑related data.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with data management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, corporate responsibility, environmental compliance, or related areas.
• Experience supporting sustainability reporting frameworks and regulatory disclosures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects with limited supervision.
• Experience partnering with cross‑functional teams to collect, validate, and analyse sustainability metrics.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Position Level

This position may be filled at varying levels based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated capabilities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute across a range of sustainability initiatives, with responsibilities aligned to their experience level.

Company Overview

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia‑Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimise their businesses and achieve their goals.

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off