Environmental Sustainability Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our exciting and fast paced social sustainability team!

Working across the business, you will lead on the company Net Zero strategy and will develop and deliver Environmental Sustainability programmes to support our vision to be recognised as best-in-class for Environmental Sustainability, both internally and to our customers.

This role involves working with internal stakeholders, our customers, and our supply chain to determine how our company can reduce our environmental footprint & GHG emissions whilst supporting customers to reduce their emissions through responsible equipment hire. The role is highly collaborative.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the UK & Europe business Net Zero Strategy.
• Track and report on metrics to demonstrate progress, internally and externally.
• Support the Transportation & Fleet teams to identify and implement a carbon reduction strategy.
• Support the Facilities team to identify and implement a property carbon reduction strategy.
• Support the Asset team to identify low carbon technologies and work alongside customers to support their selection of low carbon equipment.
• Support the Procurement team in the development and implementation of the Sustainable Supply Chain Strategy.
• Support the Head of Performance Standards in maintaining the company ISO 50001 accreditation, whilst identifying best practice and areas for continual improvement & Manage the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) requirements.
• Support the SBR Bid & Tenders.
• Support the development of communication plans and strategies related to Net Zero, looking at ways in which to engage staff, suppliers and customers.
• Represent the business at specified industry forums and customer events.
• Keep abreast of latest industry innovations, legislative changes, best practice and sustainability leadership.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider.  We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations. 

To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. 

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset.  We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you.  We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.