Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist

Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist

Job Summary:

Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist will lead strategic initiatives for the Social and Environmental Responsibility Team that ensure the environmental sustainability of Dell’s supply chain.

Dell’s Global Operations team operates one of the largest end‑to‑end supply chains in the world. Through innovation and operational excellence, we help Dell Technologies grow and win in the data decade – and the integrity, ingenuity and expertise of our team is at work every step of the way. We deliver Dell’s innovative technology and services portfolio with industry‑leading scale and supply chain capabilities, creating an inclusive workplace where team members can reach their full potential.

Join us as an Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist on our Social and Environmental Responsibility team in Austin, TX or other Dell offices to do the best work of your career and make a profound impact.

As an Environmental Sustainability and LCA Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting business critical environmental responsibility functions. This includes supporting our supply chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (scope 3 category
1) footprint calculation, Emissions Supplier Engagement Program, and supporting our environmental reporting, compliance, and standards requirements. Be part of a team that leads one of the industry’s most comprehensive audit programs to ensure compliance with all requirements from industry associations, government and other regulatory bodies and provide climate mitigation recommendations and action plans. This role offers an excellent opportunity to blend your technical skills in sustainability science and influencing skills to drive change to help meet ambitious climate targets.

• Lead the transition for scope 3 category 1 GHG emissions calculation to a more granular, activity‑based approach through collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Build out the data infrastructure and pipeline for category 1 footprint calculation based on products’ Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data and procurement data; perform analyses, assessments and documentation methodology as needed for audit preparedness.
• Formulate near‑ and long‑term strategies for supplier emissions reduction program and help craft situational action plans to facilitate cost‑effective reduction project implementation and engage with key stakeholders including Procurement, Product Group and Corporate Impact teams on various environmental sustainability programs.
• Present supply chain emissions programs strategy, progress or updates to executives and management to seek support, alignment or approval and engage with external organizations and partners to support the broader supply chain decarbonization goals.
• Support projects that modify internal data systems, integrate cutting edge tools and processes that enhance Dell’s supply chain emissions tracking and reduction programs; support team’s reporting work streams including metrics calculation, narrative development for supply chain sustainability related sections in corporate reporting (CDP, CSRD, etc.).
• Support team in building business cases for supply chain renewable energy initiatives and engage with internal stakeholders and third‑party consultants.
• Support team in interpreting criteria, collecting data and securing points for EPEAT or other eco‑label requirements on energy and GHG emissions.
• Lead other ad‑hoc initiatives on supply chain decarbonization as identified by the team or leadership.

• Master’s degree in environmental sustainability related field strongly preferred, PhD degree welcome. 10+ years’ experience in leading environmental sustainability programs, preferably with a focus on quantitative sustainability metrics, with at least 5+ years in a corporate environment or a highly matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in scope 3 GHG emissions, with proficient knowledge of both spend‑based and activity‑based approaches; demonstrated expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), including methodology, databases and tools. Experience in electronic LCAs…