Sustainability Associate

Country/Region: US City: Houston, TX Business Platform: EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity. Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. What You Will Do: Role Overview The Sustainability Associate will assist in driving achievement of our sustainability ambition, goals and targets. Being the focal point of sustainability deployment in North America (US, Canada, Mexico), this role covers a broad range of tasks from managing key sustainability data to sustainability due diligence along the supply chain and ESG risk assessment. Main Accountabilities: Be the NA operational focal point of a global Sustainability team Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sustainability trends, regulations, standards and best practices in NA Assist in the development and execution of the company's sustainability priorities and actions for improvements in sustainability practices Translate corporate sustainability policies and guidelines into NA local reality Collect and validate NA sustainability data on time, including waste generation and disposal and energy consumption, to support internal management and reporting requirements Support ESG due diligence along the value chain, from PPA requirements to Supply chain risk mitigation Support ESG risk screening for business development activities Work closely with key internal stakeholders to ensure data collection accuracy; compliance with sustainability requirements; best practices sharing and continuous improvement Monitor sustainability performance and track progress against company ESG goals Perform basic modeling to illustrate trends, inconsistencies and areas for improvement Identify opportunities in NA to continuous improvement on material sustainability topics, Support the creation and implementation of a Sustainability NA roadmap Provide internal and external auditors with ESG data and sustainability processes and practices upon request Support the development of training materials and perform stakeholder training Assist with preparing presentations for internal management meetings Support Portfolio Management, Merges & Acquisitions, Originations and Procurement on ESG related requests Support the communications team with sustainability wording and content Perform other duties and projects as needed Direct reports: None Travel: <15% Employment type: Full-Time Work site: Hybrid Model What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred Microsoft Office skills (specifically Microsoft Excel) Prior sustainability/ESG reporting, and initiative management experience is a plus Oil/Gas and/or Energy experience is a plus Behavioral Requirements: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once by demonstrating effective resource and project planning, decision making, and results delivery Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills Eagerness to learn Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment Excellent attention to detail Self-motivated Commitment to producing high-quality work Ability to work on complex projects without direct supervision Ability to quickly learn complex material Ability to flexi…

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