Position Snapshot Business areas: Nestle Nespresso Canada Job title: Sustainability Environment Impact Specialist Location: 300 Léo-Pariseau, suite 2300 Montréal, QC Canada H2X 4B3 Hybrid A Little Bit About Us Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 120,000 farmers in 15 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.

In 2022, Nespresso has achieved B Corp™ certification - joining an international movement of 4,900 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.

Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 81 countries and has over 13'000 employees. In 2021, it operated a global retail network of 802 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com

What To Expect The Sustainability Environment Impact Specialist is responsible for daily environmental operations to contribute actively to Nespresso Sustainability projects, Life Cycle Assessments, implementing GHG emissions reduction plan, environmental and capsule recycling audits. This role includes coordinating packaging developments and waste management to reduce the business footprint and become carbon neutral.

A day in the life of a Sustainability Environment Impact Specialist Program execution and support

• Coordinate existing programs and projects relating to Nespresso Canada net zero goals.
• Coordinate waste reduction and circularity programs with operations and team leads across the country as per Nestlé guidelines and standards.
• Develop procedures and standards in responding to operational requests, and Nespresso sites and business partner’s needs.
• Develop and execute new solutions from ideation to implementation including full feasibility studies (P&L impact) within Nespresso operations or at partner's sites

Circularity subject matter expert (SME)

• Provide technical expertise on circularity programs involving various stakeholders such as PROs, governmental agencies, business partners, consultants and internal teams (operations, marketing, procurement, etc).
• Provide support to the company’s customer-facing employees (CRC, B2C, B2B, boutiques, etc) for environmental sustainability-related inquiries/requests (ex: raise employees’ awareness, Q&As, scripts for corporate communication.
• Support to Environmental Sustainability Impact Manager in the development of the Sustainability budget and cost

Data management and internal reporting

• Work closely with Sustainability data analysts to ensure fluid data collection processes, appropriate compilation and data quality.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and ensure timely reporting by collaborating with internal/external stakeholders. Develop dashboards for management committee.

Stewardship program

• Submit accurate Stewardship / EPR reports to provincial agencies in a timely fashion. Follow up on questions, fee payments and invoices.
• Monitor the evolution of frameworks and standards relating to stewardship programs / EPR.

Audit

• Lead environmental recycling audits (ISO 14001, BCorp, Recycling certification) on an annual basis. Attend audits as needed.
• Provide technical support regarding audit guidelines and standards.
• Provides insights to internal teams to achieve BCORP, environmental improvements, ISO standards, etc.

Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE)

• Participate in corporate meetings, own several KPIs, prepare monthly presentations. Improve KPIs with NCE methodology (DMAIC, LEAN, GSTD).
• Demonstrate value creation though a Lean Enterprise Mindset. Participates in lean value stream executed with suppliers and partners.
• Leverage efficient planning (and related processes) to ensure availability of goods and services as a key competitive advantage and to achieve operational targets.

Role Requirements

• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and/or worldwide.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Sustainability, data processing, analyzing KPIs for reporting, and developing actionable insights
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Sustainability.
• Master's degree in environmental or sustainability management is an asset.
• Working knowledge of standards like EPA Energy Star, and ISO (14000/50001/26000) an asset
• Familiarity with life cycle assessments (LCA), and experience with carbon accounting and reduction plans.
• Project management skills (budget, deadlines, stakeholders, presentations, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization skills, presentation development skills, and attention to detail. Ability to produce and communicate concepts and recommendations clearly, concisely, and persuasively
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications including MS Excel, Power BI, Powerpoint, ArcGIS.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and six personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Free Nespresso Coffee Machines and $100 monthly coffee credit
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

What You Need To Know We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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