Job Details
Sustainability Analyst-Government Affairs, Policy & Sustainability
Location: Deerfield, IL (Remote Eligible)
Company Overview
Come join a team of mission-driven doers as we work to build a more sustainable future!
LanzaJet, Inc. is a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology producer and provider committed to decarbonizing the aviation industry. LanzaJet's patented ethanol-to-SAF technology is expected to deliver 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel by 2030.
Founded in 2020, LanzaJet is backed by investors British Airways, LanzaTech, Mitsui Shell, Suncor Energy, and Southwest Airlines. These investors, as well as supporters All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates's Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft's Innovation Fund, have set the stage for our accelerated growth, here in the United States and globally.
LanzaJet's proprietary sustainable fuels technology has been in development for over 15 years and has been approved and used in global commercial flights by airlines including Virgin Atlantic and ANA.
Ranked #8 for Innovation Culture across U.S. companies by Fortune Magazine, LanzaJet is quickly rising through the ranks as one of the best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry.
In January 2024, LanzaJet opened the world's first ethanol-to-SAF plant. Located in Soperton, GA, LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels will produce 10M gallons of SAF and RD.
LanzaJet is catalyzing the next generation of SAF and paving the way for a net-zero future in key regions like Japan, Australia, India, and Europe.
We're a group of innovators committed to making a sustainable future a reality today. At LanzaJet, we believe Someday is Now - that's why we're leading the charge in sustainable fuels.
We're taking off! Join us and be a part of our fast-growing team!
About the Role
Sustainability Analyst
As the Sustainability analyst, you will be a part of the Government Affairs, Policy & Sustainability team that works cross-functionally across all operations, projects, and supply chains to help identify, develop, and implement sustainability principles and criteria through various sustainability initiatives.
This position will assist in developing a broad range of sustainability programs, including annual Environmental, Social and Governance reporting, sustainability certification programs, and feedstock/supply chain compliance
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess voluntary sustainability program criteria domestically and internationally to facilitate LanzaJet's participation in voluntary programs, including via development of an integrated sustainability roadmap
- Lead LanzaJet's engagement with emerging voluntary sustainability programs applicable to SAF, including those applicable to the sale of voluntary SAF certificates,
- Take primary responsibility for development of LanzaJet sustainability reporting initiatives
- Utilize life cycle assessment (LCA) results to develop and implement sustainability metrics and other relevant data to inform business decisions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability insights and recommendations
- Leverage existing sustainability modeling tools and frameworks to drive business impact.
- Quantify energy, economic, environmental, public health, energy burden and equity impact of policies and programs
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data on energy consumption, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, and other sustainability metrics related to the GHG Protocol
- Conduct research on best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements in sustainability
- Assist in developing and implementing training sessions and awareness campaigns to educate employees and stakeholders about sustainability practices
Qualifications:- Knowledge of current state of SAF: Technical (feedstock/pathways, logistics, opportunities/constraints), Commercial (current and future players, vertical value chain, competitor activities), Policy (Current and proposed legislation, RINs, LCFS, CORSIA, EU RED II, Japa FIT, etc.) and Sustainability certifications (ISCC, RSB)
- Familiarity with GREET and other Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) models
- Basic understanding of aviation and SAF industry; specifically jet fuel and/or refined products and logistics
- Expertise in GHG inventory accounting, including GHG Protocol requirements and reporting
- Familiarity with voluntary registries related to sale of environmental attributes, including SAF certificates, book and claim. Etc.
- Background in supply chain compliance in biofuels or related industry
- Excellent computer skills, Excel, PowerPoint and modeling programs
- Problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (including written and verbal).
- Well organized, detail-oriented, and adept in a fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and balance a heavy workload.
- Required to work with the highest level of ethics and discretion.
- Think strategically: Aligns own work with broader business strategies and goals; stays aware of the business implications of the biofuels market and SAF industry trends.
- Collaborates: Ensures understanding of how own role fits into the bigger picture and works with others to advance individual and team goals; seeks information and other points of view, and quickly responds to needs and promotes ideas with energy, urgency, and personal commitment.
Education & Experience:- B.S. or equivalent in environmental sciences, GHG management and accounting, energy engineering, or other related environmental planning, business, or sustainability degree from an accredited 4-year university or college.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience
This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaJet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.