**Description**
We are seeking a **Climate and Circularity Analyst** to join our **Global Sustainability Team** in the **Service Business Unit**.
In this role, you will be part of the implementation of our global sustainability strategy, with a focus on achieving a net-positive impact on nature. Reporting to the Global Sustainability Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping sustainability within the service organization in the electricity transmission and distribution industry
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Data Analysis and Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)Reporting:_
- Conduct detailed analysis of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data for the service organization:
- Scope 1 emissions: Direct GHG emissions from company-owned or controlled sources.
- Scope 2 emissions: Indirect GHG emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat, and cooling.
- Scope 3 emissions: All other indirect emissions in the value chain.
- Collaborate with other business units and corporate sustainability team to understand and contribute to the definition of Scope 3 emissions for the service business, contributing to the definition of processes and accounting standards for the service organization.
- Define and measure Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions specifically for service-related jobs, such as maintenance, repair, and operational activities. Ensure accurate data collection and analysis to capture emissions from service vehicles, equipment usage, and other service-related activities. Support the development of LCAs / EPDs / PCFs for our company's offered services.
- Analyze GHG emissions data to identify trends and patterns over time, providing insights for strategic decision-making. This includes identifying hotspots, improvement areas, potential reduction activities, working with the product R&D teams to reduce the need for servicing, or feedback on observed product performance in the field to consider in their own improvement activities.
- Evaluate and report on avoided emissions: Emissions savings that occur outside the company's value chain as a result of implementing sustainable practices or technologies. Contribute to the implementation of avoided emission standard calculations and processes for service-related activities in a systematic manner and according to defined processes based on Hitachi and Hitachi Energy guidance. This includes defining the scope and boundaries of avoided emissions calculations, selecting a baseline scenario, and gathering necessary data. Define a standardized methodology for the service organization. Contribute to the implementation and rollout of the data collection procedure, ensuring comprehensive reports are prepared and calculations are regularly updated for continuous improvement.
- Collect and analyze data related to avoided emissions.
- Report GHG emissions data to corporate sustainability team.
- Circularity:_
- Contribute to defining circularity for the installed base, focusing on the 5R principles (rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle, ).
- Develop and implement metrics and processes to measure circularity performance and progress.
- Identify and monitor best practices for circularity within the service organization and across the value chain.
- Support the development of circular economy strategies and initiatives to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency based on measured data in the service organization.
- Collaborate to monitor and integrate circularity principles (5R) into service business operations and product lifecycle management.
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting_:
- Report ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) disclosures, metrics, and sustainability reports to corporate sustainability team.
- Ensure compliance with internal data policies.
- Maintain detailed records of data sources, calculation methods, and assumptions used. Track data collection processes to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Innovation and Implementation:_
- Track KPIs and systems for monitoring impacts and progress toward sustainability goals, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sustainability performance, with a strong emphasis on monitoring, verification, and data analysis.
- Adopt industry best practices to drive innovation in sustainability efforts, ensuring these practices are effectively monitored and verified.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building:_
- Develop guidance materials and toolkits for staff and partners, and contribute to targeted training and workshops as appropriate.
**Qualifications and Skills**
- Master's degree and/or PhD in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
- Excellent technical data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Knowledge of international climate change policies, especially related to renewable energy and ecosystem-based approaches to climate change.
- Familiarity with industry-specific sustainability challenges and climate reporting frameworks.
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