Amazon
Sustainability Business Spec, AWS Sustainability
Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
In line with our Leadership Principle, Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility, our vision is for AWS to enable the world in solving environmental and social challenges through the power of digital technology. We strive to create more than we consume, to provide the cleanest cloud infrastructure and services, and become the cloud provider of choice for builders who share our commitment to a sustainable future for people and the planet.
The role of Sustainability Business Specialist will act as an advisor to AWS leadership on sustainability data center transparency and ESG regulatory compliance. The role will help to design and build mechanisms that enable a scalable and collaborative strategy looking across voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements. There is room to create impact for our internal and external customers and stakeholders in this role, and we are looking for candidates with a proven track record of delivering results in complex areas which required cross-functional partnership and influence.
Key job responsibilities
Ensure compliance with sustainability requirements of existing and new cloud public procurement policies and contract frameworks, working collaboratively with Public Policy, Sales, Legal and Infrastructure teams.
Partner with Public Policy, Legal and Infrastructure to build and maintain comprehensive visibility of existing, emerging and voluntary ESG reporting requirements
Create and execute initiatives cross-functional initiatives that look around corners for external stakeholders and meet their needs across environmental and social topics as they pertain to data center operations
Support the AWS Global Sustainability relationship with the AWS Analyst Relations and Public Relations teams, engaging in briefings, commissioned studies and assessments on behalf of AWS Sustainability
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, environmental or related field
5+ years of program or project management experience
5+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG or supply chain procurement
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with sustainability-related regulations, legislation, public procurement policies and contract frameworks
Proven ability to engage with senior leadership, suppliers and customers
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
In line with our Leadership Principle, Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility, our vision is for AWS to enable the world in solving environmental and social challenges through the power of digital technology. We strive to create more than we consume, to provide the cleanest cloud infrastructure and services, and become the cloud provider of choice for builders who share our commitment to a sustainable future for people and the planet.
The role of Sustainability Business Specialist will act as an advisor to AWS leadership on sustainability data center transparency and ESG regulatory compliance. The role will help to design and build mechanisms that enable a scalable and collaborative strategy looking across voluntary and mandatory reporting requirements. There is room to create impact for our internal and external customers and stakeholders in this role, and we are looking for candidates with a proven track record of delivering results in complex areas which required cross-functional partnership and influence.
Key job responsibilities
Ensure compliance with sustainability requirements of existing and new cloud public procurement policies and contract frameworks, working collaboratively with Public Policy, Sales, Legal and Infrastructure teams.
Partner with Public Policy, Legal and Infrastructure to build and maintain comprehensive visibility of existing, emerging and voluntary ESG reporting requirements
Create and execute initiatives cross-functional initiatives that look around corners for external stakeholders and meet their needs across environmental and social topics as they pertain to data center operations
Support the AWS Global Sustainability relationship with the AWS Analyst Relations and Public Relations teams, engaging in briefings, commissioned studies and assessments on behalf of AWS Sustainability
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, environmental or related field
5+ years of program or project management experience
5+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG or supply chain procurement
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with sustainability-related regulations, legislation, public procurement policies and contract frameworks
Proven ability to engage with senior leadership, suppliers and customers
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.