Job Description:
Location : Flexible with hybrid working possible, within reasonable commuting distance of a Mars site.
Segment : Mars Global Services
Contract Type : Permanent
Currently, our business relies entirely on external contractors for developing Impact Factors. Over the past two years, the demand from various segments has increased substantially, creating a strong business case for internalizing this work.
The Sustainability Analyst will serve as an internal consultant, developing emissions factors from diverse data sources (e.g., LCA, Farm Tools, etc.) and integrating them into our systems to support business decision-making. This role will collaborate closely with Segment Program Leads and Segment R&D Sustainability Leads. Key milestones will include delivering the Annual Impact Accounting.
What are we looking for?
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You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in quantitative data analysis, with a focus on life cycle assessment (LCA)
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You have a degree in agronomy, engineering, data science, or a sustainability-related field (e.g., Life Cycle Assessment, data management).
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You are proficient with LCA software such as Simapro, openLCA, or GaBi.
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You have a strong understanding of LCA principles, methodologies, and tools, along with technical knowledge in sustainability.
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You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
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You can work independently and as part of a team, adapt to change, and consistently deliver results.
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You are able to quickly discern relevant information to make sense of complex situations and accurately define problems before developing solutions. You understand stakeholder needs, handle change with ease, and proactively address challenges.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Impact Factor Development
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Develop generic emission factors using the WFLDB and Ecoinvent databases.
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Update supply-specific emissions factors and derive emissions factors from reviewed LCA outputs.
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Contribute to the internal (Q4) reporting process for Mars Healthy Planet data.
Data Accuracy
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Review supplier-provided LCAs to ensure accuracy and consistency with ISO standards and Mars internal guidelines.
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Identify data gaps or issues, escalate for support when needed, and collaborate with Mars sustainability leads and the corporate team to address them.
Communication
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Engage with stakeholders across various departments to gather necessary data and insights for LCA calculations.
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Work flexibly with global teams across different time zones.
Continuous Improvement
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Stay updated on advancements in LCA methodologies and tools, incorporating best practices into analyses.
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Stay informed about relevant environmental regulations, standards, and reporting requirements.
What can you expect from Mars?
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At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.
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As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.
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You will be able to participate in volunteer programs and put The Five Principles in action today to help create the world we want tomorrow
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At Mars, we are committed to helping create a safe, healthy, and sustainable world for our partners and the communities in which we operate.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
