Sustainability Support Specialist

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

The Sustainability Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the highest quality of Copeland’s energy, emissions, water, and waste data. You will support global facilities in data collection, drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, and help implement and sustain Copeland’s carbon accounting platform.

As The Sustainability Support Specialist, You Will

• Collect, validate, and maintain high‑quality Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data, as well as water, waste and recycling metrics across all Copeland facilities
• Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of environmental data
• Communicate regularly with global facility teams to provide support, training, and guidance on data submission requirements
• Analyze month‑over‑month, quarter-over-quarter, and year‑over‑year trends to identify anomalies, improvement opportunities, and insights for sustainability reporting
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of Copeland’s carbon accounting and reporting platform, including data migration, testing, training, technical support, and user support
• Collaborate with Sustainability, Operations, EHS, and Facilities teams to align data processes with Copeland’s broader environmental objectives
• Assist in developing standard work, documentation, and training materials for environmental data management
• Monitor emerging sustainability reporting expectations and best practices to help strengthen Copeland’s environmental data governance
  
  

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and identify data quality issues
• Interest in or willingness to learn about sustainability topics such as greenhouse gas accounting, waste management, and Global Environmental Governance (GEG)
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with global stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and support structured processes
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Experience with sustainability reporting, environmental data management, or carbon accounting
• Familiarity with Scope 1, Scope 2, and waste reporting methodologies
• Prior experience working with global teams
  
  

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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