Sustainability Specialist

Overview

Join our Team as a Sustainability Specialist
! The Sustainability Specialist plays a key role in implementing and advancing sustainability initiatives at Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), focusing on reducing the company’s environmental footprint and promoting sustainable business practices across the organization. This role involves collaboration with multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure that sustainability is integrated into all business operations and objectives. It supports multiple sites and operates with minimal supervision on large and complex projects that can impact at multiple levels.

• Support sustainability initiatives including greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and reduction, energy conservation, recycling, community engagement, and ESG reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and report sustainability and ESG data using software platforms; maintain accurate records and ensure compliance.
• Prepare high-quality internal and external sustainability reports and respond to customer ESG requests (e.g., Eco Vadis, surveys).
• Partner with the TMHNA dealer network and other stakeholders to gather ESG data and advance sustainability objectives.
• Develop and communicate sustainability programs, policies, training, and awareness campaigns.
• Conduct market research and competitive ESG analysis to inform business strategy.
• Support management of third-party sustainability vendors, including contract and invoice oversight.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance to support collaboration and teamwork.

• Bachelor’s degree in ESG/sustainability, environmental science, or a related field.
• 1 - 4 years of experience in ESG/Sustainability

• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and raters (e.g., GHG Protocol, GRI, IFRS/ISSB, CDP, Eco Vadis, Sustainalytics, CRSD).

• Hybrid schedule—collaborate in person at our Columbus, IN or Greene, NY offices and work remotely on Thursdays and Fridays.

Salary - $65,323 - $75,000 per year. Compensation depends on education and experience.

Relocation This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture