Sustainability Specialist, WW Sustainability

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, data science, sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in sustainability measurement, life cycle assessment (LCA), or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of sustainability principles, methodologies, and measurement assessment techniques, including LCA.
• Proven experience utilizing sustainability data, analyses, and modeling techniques to inform decisions and drive business impact.

Join us at the cutting edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements that support Amazon's long-term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

World Wide Sustainability Technology (WWST) is the central technology organization in Sustainability. Our vision is to build solutions that enable Amazon to be the Earth’s most sustainable company. Our mission is to integrate, and make accessible, science-based facts, sustainability metrics and messaging into all aspects of Amazon’s business. Our solutions enable other Amazon teams to accelerate the execution of work to meet our sustainability goals, including Amazon’s public goals and commitments.

We are looking for a Sustainability Specialist to join our growing Sustainability Science team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, operations, and business customers, to implement sustainability insights and drive the implementation of sustainability measurement solutions.

As a Sustainability Specialist, you will use your specialized expertise in sustainability impact assessment to help business teams understand their impacts and orient themselves around the potential solution space.

You will prototype and conduct comprehensive sustainability assessments, or modify existing analyses and models to identify opportunities for impact measurement, process improvements, and strategic decision-making. Leveraging life cycle assessment (LCA) results, sustainability metrics, and advanced data analysis techniques, you will inform product development, operational strategies, and business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of sustainability principles and impact measurement methodologies, including life cycle assessment (LCA) and advanced data analysis methods.

Proven experience utilizing sustainability data and modeling techniques to inform strategic decisions and drive business impact is essential. You should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex sustainability findings to design and implement practical solutions.

Key job responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and establish internal standards, emission factor datasets, methodology documentation, and other resources related to impact measurement science.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and conduct comprehensive sustainability assessments and analyses to identify opportunities for sustainable design, process improvements, and strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate and ensure the quality and reliability of sustainability studies, assessments, and data sources, establishing robust methodologies and best practices.
• Resolve footprint measurement requests and sustainability-related inquiries from stakeholders, providing accurate and timely assessments, analyses, and recommendations.
• Work with research scientists to implement innovative sustainability modeling tools and frameworks to drive business impact and support strategic decision-making.

About the team

Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.

Inclusive Team Culture:
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 & 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.

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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | New York City, NY, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

• Master's degree or higher (e.g., Ph.D.) in a relevant field.
• Proficiency with programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and data analysis tools; experience with AWS features (S3, Redshift) is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices related to sustainability assessments.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $95,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.