Global Environmental Efficiency Specialist

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0078432

Date Posted:

2025-02-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a Global Environmental Efficiency Specialist and be at the forefront of our sustainability journey! This is your chance to make a significant impact on our global operations by developing and implementing strategies that reduce environmental impact and drive resource efficiency. You'll work closely with our five business units, ensuring the successful implementation of decarbonization strategies. This role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to achieving our ambitious sustainability goals. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to lead transformative initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you! This is a remote opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere while making a global impact.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop and oversee the Global Resource Efficiency Programs in our factories, service activities, and projects.

• Create and implement a company-wide Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction roadmap to achieve Carbon Neutrality targets.

• Develop a Circular Economy in Operations strategy to meet waste and water reduction targets.

• Advise business units on emissions, waste reduction, and water conservation plans.

• Oversee KPIs related to waste reduction, water conservation, and zero-waste-to-landfill ambitions.

• Provide operational guidance for carbon neutrality initiatives.

• Manage the 100% fossil-free electricity program and fleet decarbonization.

• Communicate energy and GHG emissions reduction plans and performance through presentations and reports.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Responsible for Scope 1 and 2 internal (and external where required) data reporting and analysis, including enhancing data quality assurance / control.  Quantify current and planned emission reduction forecasts.  Manage internal GHG (Scope 1 and 2) verification. Develop detailed overviews / reports for the management of Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining waste, water and Scope 1 and 2 protocols / guidelines / policies in the Global HSE Operating System (Management System).

• Ability to travel for periodic site visits.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental resource efficiency or sustainability roles.

• Proven track record in developing and implementing sustainability strategies.

• Strong knowledge of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, circular economy principles, and waste management.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to analyze data and generate comprehensive reports.

• Demonstrated success in GHG emissions reduction planning and execution.

• Professional certification in environmental management or sustainability strongly preferred.

• Experience working in a regional or global corporate environment.

• Experience working in industrial manufacturing environments.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above preferred.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Join us and be part of a global team dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet.

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