At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What's Possible We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled and experienced professional to join our team as the
Senior Specialist, Sustainability. In this pivotal role, you will be playing a key role in developing Air Products' sustainability strategy and orchestrating sustainability-related initiatives across the Company, leading a company-wide program to prepare for comprehensive sustainability reporting under mandatory frameworks (incl. CSRD), and strengthening current reporting practices.
At Air Products, we have been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 80 years. With approximately 23,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment and services.
Our Higher Purpose is to bring people together to collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. We live it through our business strategy, reflected in ambitious sustainability goals. We are committed to and proud to be playing a meaningful role in enabling and accelerating the energy transition.
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In this role, you will report directly to the Director, Sustainability and will work closely with multiple teams across the organization, including Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Operations, Procurement, Legal, Investor Relations, Communications. Although you will not have direct reports, you will have Project Management responsibilities. Travel for this role is expected to be under 10%.
Key responsibilities:1. Act as a thought partner for evolution of Air Products' sustainability strategy and goals, lead / support execution of sustainability-related roadmaps:- Provide thought leadership on evolution of the Company's sustainability goals, levers to achieve them, roadmaps and organizing for execution.
- Lead initiatives / workstreams to drive progress towards goals.
- Facilitate in the tracking of current progress against established goals.
2. Be a key member of a global cross-functional team to drive preparation for sustainability reporting and assurance under key upcoming frameworks (incl. CSRD, California requirements, country-specific reporting requirements):- Identify key requirements, conduct gap analysis, design and build efficient processes, systems and controls, conduct quantitative modeling as needed, lead readiness assessments with external verifiers.
3. Lead workstreams of annual sustainability reporting efforts and provide thought leadership for their continuous improvement:- Ensure accuracy and auditability of data and disclosures, crisp narrative and messaging, meeting of evolving requirements of a broad group of external and internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate in the preparation of annual reports, disclosures, and questionnaires (i.e., CDP, DJSI, investor questionnaires, etc.).
4. Provide thought leadership on sustainability reporting & analysis:- Anticipate and identify methodology aspects crucial for sustainability reporting in the next 2-3 years.
- Benchmark Air Products' performance and reporting practices vs peers, suggest improvement opportunities and orchestrate their implementation.
- Provide thought leadership to address emerging reporting challenges and opportunities.
What's In It for You:At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
- 401k with 100% vested company core and match
- Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) (medical, dependent daycare) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
- Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Many more supplemental benefits available
Minimum requirements and qualifications1.Minimum education requirement: BS or BA from 4 yr college degree program.
2. Demonstrated ability to quickly immerse in new subjects and regulatory landscapes, even if they are outside of immediate area of expertise.
3. Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills:
- Demonstrated excellence in applying analytical skills to conduct deep dives into financial and non-financial data, with a keen ability to sense for accuracy and consistency.
- Skills in identifying discrepancies, anomalies, and trends through analytical review procedures, enabling the early detection and correction of errors in financial and non-financial reporting.
- Preferred: Experience in financial modeling.
4. Minimum of 3 years of financial or sustainability reporting & analysis, building data collection processes, establishing controls & governance for verification and reporting at a major international organization, or in a relevant consulting role.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
6. Curiosity and general understanding of broader sustainability and energy transition topics.
7. Preferred: Understanding of major sustainability reporting frameworks (GHG Protocol, GRI, SASB, TCFD).
8. Preferred: Understanding of upcoming mandatory frameworks incl. CSRD and SEC disclosure rule.
9. Preferred: Familiarity with ESG ratings (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, S&P).
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Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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