Sustainability & Environmental Center of Excellence (COE) Leader

Sustainability & Environmental Center Of Excellence (Coe) Leader

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability & Environmental Center Of Excellence (Coe) Leader to join our Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) team at Ashland LLC. This is a highly visible, significant role within the Company and the Global EHS&S Leadership Team. This position will report to the Global Director for EHS&S.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following :

Develop and implement a robust ESG strategy aligned with global standards (GHG Protocol, CDP, GRI) and evolving regulations.

Serve as the subject matter expert for air, water, and waste, providing training and ongoing compliance support across the organization.

Interpret complex environmental data, evaluate emerging risks, and identify opportunities for improvement in greenhouse gas emissions, water stewardship, and hazardous waste management.

Integrate science-based targets and leverage frameworks like ISO 14001 and EcoVadis to ensure ambitious and achievable sustainability goals.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to deploy programs in life cycle assessment, emissions analysis, air quality, water conservation, and waste minimization.

Oversee certification and reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate collection and submission of ESG-related data, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.

Prepare facilities for audits and inspections, develop compliance protocols, and guide site and functional leaders on legislative requirements.

Lead the development and performance tracking of corporate-level programs in air quality, water usage, and hazardous waste minimization.

Manage environmental permitting, conduct internal and third-party audits, and resolve regulatory issues in coordination with legal and government affairs.

Monitor US and international regulatory developments, assess operational impacts, and recommend proactive strategies for compliance.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following :

At least 710 years of experience in sustainability, ESG management, or related industry roles, with deep knowledge of GHG Protocol, CDP, and GRI.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental science, or a related technical discipline.

Proven experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Expertise in air, water, and waste regulations with experience in international regulations.

Direct experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and EcoVadis assessments.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and hands-on experience with HSE data systems and digital reporting platforms.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills for internal and external presentations.

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time, including visits to manufacturing sites, stakeholder meetings, and industry conferences.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit :

Advanced degrees or certifications in sustainability or environmental management.

Experience with science-based targets and current ESG frameworks.

Familiarity with EcoVadis and other sustainability assessment platforms.

Experience leading cross-functional teams in a global environment.

Demonstrated success in developing and implementing corporate-level sustainability initiatives.

Experience with digital reporting and environmental data management systems.

If you are dedicated to sustainable solutions that make a tangible difference, we invite you to apply to Ashland LLC and contribute to our mission of responsible innovation and leadership in environmental stewardship.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple : industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE : We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.