Sustainability Co-op

SUSTAINABILITY CO-OP

POSITION SUMMARY

This person would be part of the Sustainability Team based in Chicago, IL and required to create sustainability related documents for USG branded products. Conduct life cycle assessments (LCAs) and publish environmental product declarations (EPDs). In addition, the individual is expected to implement and track progress of the 2030 Corporate Sustainability Goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities:

Maintain USG LCAs and EPDs

· Conduct LCAs and generate EPD for all USG branded products.

Review GHG emissions

· Analyze drivers for GHG emissions, work with manufacturing, research, or sourcing in reducing our GHG emission. Assist with customer questions regarding their jobsite sustainability goal requirements.

· Collaborate with other functional groups in driving USG sustainability goals.

Technology Collaboration

· Work with other business units to streamline carbon accounting and determine processes to automate.

· Maintain and update USG product transparency documents on various sustainability platforms externally and internally.

Assistance with other sustainability tasks may be added.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Chemistry, or Sciences strongly preferred)

Years of Experience

· 0 - 3 years of relevant sustainability related experience

Required Skills

· Not afraid to ask questions and learn new skills.

· Must be committed to environmental action

· Good understanding of building products

· Strong written and oral communication

· Ability to initiate projects and execute to completion in a timely and self-directed manner

· Excellent business ethics

· Understanding of green chemistry

· Excellent presentation abilities

· Good organizations skills and ability to manage product certifications.

Preferred Skills

· Experience in reviewing chemicals for use in products and how chemicals behave throughout the life cycle of products

· Knowledgeable in green building standards

· Knowledge of green product certifications

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.  USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran