Join the UK’s leading Trade Kitchen Supplier as a Sustainability Data Analyst based in our Howden office in East Riding of Yorkshire with a blend of home and office working. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in this hands-on analytical role. In this role you will provide central oversight of ESG data (primarily climate related emissions) to the Sustainability team, key stakeholders and external organisations who work with and support the ESG and sustainability function and would suit a Data Analyst who is ambitious to develop and work in a commercial environment.
Reporting to the Sustainability and ESG Programme Lead, our Sustainability Data Analyst role involves establishing and improving processes and controls for ESG data collection, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and validation; and measurement whilst transforming the complex data into models to drive sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with reporting regulations (TCFD/ISSB/CSRD) and supporting our journey to Net Zero.
Key skills and capabilities required for this role include excellent analytical and data skills, a strong passion and interest in sustainable climate related research and having the intellectual curiosity and ambition to challenge as well as develop your own career.

HOW TO APPLY:

We’re creating a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. If you’re looking for a place to grow and advance your career as a Sustainability Data Analyst, we’d love to hear from you at Howdens.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A SUSTAINABILITY DATA ANALYST

• Gathering, organising and analysing all submitted data relating to carbon emissions across scopes 1, 2 and 3, material use and carbon foot-printing, waste management, and supply chain sustainability across all our business functions in the UK and Europe.
• Establishing processes and controls, developing a “one source of truth” for all sustainability data to ensure transparency and consistency in reporting
• Ensuring adherence and compliance to ESG reporting standards and frameworks, assisting in the preparation of sustainability reports including Annual reports.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business, particularly Safety, Health and Environment, procurement, business data and systems, finance and audit colleagues ensuring data accuracy, consistency and timeliness identifying gaps and inconsistencies.
• Conducting audits and verification of sustainability data to ensure integrity and compliance
• Maintaining and developing sustainability performance dashboards and reports.
• Assessing sources of data and identifying appropriate suitable systems
• Presenting comprehensive data and reports in an understandable and visual way to highlight progress, concerns and opportunities for improvement
• Providing data for supplier, investor, customer ESG platforms and questionnaires
• Identifying trends and opportunities for improvement in environmental impact reduction using data collection and reporting processes
• Proactively collaborating with stakeholders to develop and identify new opportunities to keep progressing the Net Zero agenda and other Sustainability requirements

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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