Sr. Sustainability Specialist, PCFLCA Assessments
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Job Summary
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies in-depth regulatory know-how manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition Home & Personal Care Professional Hygiene Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland) Arxada employs 3200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers all committed to our customers success.
As a PCF/LCA Expert in Arxadas Corporate Sustainability team you will lead
the development and execution of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Life
Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies across the companys chemical portfolio. You
will support the companys decarbonization and circularity goals by generating
high-quality data ensuring compliance with ISO and industry standards and
integrating sustainability metrics into product development and supply chain
decisions. You will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate
environmental impact data into strategic decision-making and customer
communications
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct TfS and ISO-compliant PCF and LCA studies for products in
Arxadas portfolio
Collect and validate primary and secondary data from internal teams
suppliers and third-party databases
Analyze and interpret results to identify carbon hotspots and
recommend reduction strategies across the value chain
Prepare and present technical reports and dashboards to internal
stakeholders and external partners.
Support sustainability reporting and customer requests for
environmental data including PCFs/LCAs/EPDs and Scope 3
Collaborate with R&D and product development teams to integrate
LCA insights into eco-design and innovation projects
Train and advise internal teams on LCA principles tools and best
practices to build organizational capability
Lead the design and implementation of an automated PCF/LCA
solution including defining requirements and selecting tools
Monitor and apply emerging standards methodologies and regulatory
requirements related to PCF and LCA
Skills:
Strong expertise in LCA and PCF methodologies (ISO 14040/44 ISO 14067)
Strong Chemical or Chemical Engineering background
Strong understanding of Scope 13 emissions accounting and chemical industry sustainability standards (e.g. TfS PCF Guideline).
Proficiency with LCA software tools (e.g. GaBi SimaPro OpenLCA) and databasemanagement.
Strong knowledge of digitalization and system integration for sustainability data (ERP CSRS PLM etc.).
Advanced data analytics and automation skills including experience with scripting (Python R) or workflow tools.
Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to translate technical results into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and emerging standards for environmental reporting.
Managers Signature and Date Employees Signature (optional
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene Home & Personal Care Wood Protection Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition Care & Environmental (NCE) meanwhile provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics aerospace and other markets as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients chemicals and performance intermediates and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a qualified individual with disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
ES03Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Industrial Cleaning
- Root cause Analysis
- OSHA
- Project Management
- Team Management
- EPA
- Leadership Experience
- EHS
- Manufacturing
About Company
For more than 80 years, Arxada has led the market in the delivery of trusted, innovative wood preservative technologies for residential and industrial applications.
