Junior Sustainability Specialist

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

The Junior Sustainability & LCA Specialist supports Trinseo’s sustainability initiatives  related to CSRD and Scope 3 requirements. This role interacts directly with customers to communicate sustainability benefits and supports commercial teams in addressing customer inquiries and discussions related to sustainability performance. The incumbent also assists in managing responses to sustainability rating platforms such as Eco Vadis and CDP and has an assisting role on Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) assessments

• Support the development and submission of CSRD and Scope 3 reporting.

• Assist on and perform Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) analyses, supporting sustainability and eco-innovation projects.

• Serve as a point of contact for customers, explaining LCA results and sustainability initiatives.

• Collaborate with commercial teams, providing necessary information and guidance for customer engagement.

• Assist in managing responses to sustainability questionnaires and assessments (Eco Vadis, CDP).

• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate sustainability reports and presentations.

• Collaborate internally across functions, including Technology & Innovation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial Teams

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related discipline with a specialization and an affinity to sustainability.
• Entry-level position: recent graduate or up to 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment methods and relevant software tools (e.g., GaBi, SimaPro).
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, CSRD, SBTi).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to process and interpret sustainability data.
• Advance proficiency in Excel modelling and experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI etc) and data flow and data lake is a plus.
• Interest in AI automatization
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to present complex information clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Customer-focused mindset, willingness to directly engage and support customers.
• Self-organized, curious, proactive, and motivated to develop within the company.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.