Environmental Sustainability Regulation & Data Expert
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Job Summary: You will be instrumental in operationalizing planet data governance framework across key functions Operations, R&D, Procurement and risk management. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable practices within the organization. Leveraging data analytics and governance metrics, you will execute initiatives in climate action. You will lead cross‑functional alignment through structured governance mechanisms, ensuring consistent implementation and tracking of environmental KPIs. You will support the integration of sustainability into business processes and decision‑making, drive environmental risk management. You will contribute to the production of the sustainability report (in CSRD format), Ecovadis certification and the broader sustainable development report, while supporting internal engagement on ESG issues. This role requires a strong regulation & environmental compliance knowledge and a deep understanding of environmental laws.
Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and analyze regulatory and standards developments to ensure compliance and strategic alignment. Ensure the company adheres to all local, state, federal and global environmental regulations.
Policy Development: Draft and review policies related to environmental sustainability and compliance. Translate global sustainability ambition into actionable policies, measurable controls and performance‑driven action plans across functions.
Planet KPI Management: Lead the end‑to‑end process of collecting, validating, and analyzing planet data, ensuring it meets the highest standards of accuracy, traceability and regulatory compliance.
Compliance Watch: Conduct legal research on environmental laws and regulations to support sustainability initiatives, ensuring planet KPIs are aligned with global science‑based targets, local realities and regulatory frameworks.
Risk Management: Develop and monitor environmental risk models to proactively manage exposure and ensure regulatory compliance. Identify and mitigate environmental risks associated with company operations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Integrate sustainability into core business processes using data‑informed decision‑making tools. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainability practices.
Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs on environmental regulations and sustainability practices.
Reporting: Establish governance dashboards to track progress against objectives. Prepare and present reports on sustainability metrics and compliance status to senior management.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree (or Master’s) in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Management, Regulation & Compliance, Environmental Law, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental regulations and compliance. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory frameworks (CSRD, TCFD, TNFD, SBTi, ISO 14001) and material environmental topics (GHG, circularity, water, biodiversity). Environmental subject‑matter expert.
Fluency in English.
Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of environmental laws, regulations and sustainability practices. Ability to connect environmental ambition with business objectives, operational realities and stakeholder expectations.
Skills: Excellent regulatory research, analytical and communication skills. Skilled in deploying and optimizing ESG governance systems across multiple business functions. Comfortable navigating data analysis tools and possesses strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.

About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy‑efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market‑leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Owens Corning is an equal‑opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
About OC Glass Reinforcements
The OC Glass Reinforcements business is a leading global provider of solutions matching the differentiated needs of the growing composites industry. Leveraging a powerful combination of material science, manufacturing excellence and deep market and customer knowledge, we provide sustainable, customer‑centric solutions for the global wind, building and construction, thermoplastic compounding, and composites specialty markets. With more than 4,100 employees operating in 12 countries, the GR business is equipped to reliably serve the needs of customers both locally and around the world.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Management and Manufacturing | Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
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