Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Sustainability Manager

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. • $98K — $135K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years in sustainability or environmental data roles.
  • Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts into business insights.
  • Experience with greenhouse gas inventories and carbon accounting methodologies preferred.
  • Familiarity with GHG Protocol, CDP, EcoVadis, and sustainability reporting frameworks preferred.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools like Excel, PowerBI, and SQL.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across functions and build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Assess emerging technologies and market trends to enhance operational performance and sustainability solutions.
  • Oversee responses to sustainability-related requests from customers, NGOs, and government bodies.
  • Facilitate carbon accounting and reporting, focusing on Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
  • Engage with stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives and low-to-zero emission solutions.
  • Develop and guide creation of sustainability resources and communications materials.
  • Coordinate sustainability disclosures and reporting frameworks like CDP and EcoVadis.
  • Support scaling of sustainability initiatives in operations and vehicle fleet.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Match
  • Volunteer time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accident and Life insurance, flexible spending options
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Length of Service Awards
  • 12-25 vacation days based on service, plus sick days and holidays.
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Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assess emerging technologies, regulatory developments, market trends, and sustainability best practices to identify opportunities that improve operational performance, customer-facing rental solutions and reporting enhancements that aid internal and customer sustainability ambitions.
  • Oversee and coordinate responses to customer, NGO, and government sustainability-related requests, sustainability questionnaires, and surveys
  • In coordination with the sustainability reporting lead, facilitate carbon accounting, reporting and forecasting, including Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions inventories, including data collection, process improvement, and executive storytelling
  • Provide external-facing stakeholder engagement, showcasing our capabilities to help strategic and national customers in their sustainability journey, including learning and speaking to our low-to-zero emission rental solutions
  • Assist in guiding development of sustainability-related resources, communications, marketing, and education materials
  • Assist in coordination and submission of sustainability disclosures, ratings, and reporting frameworks, including CDP, EcoVadis, sustainability reports, customer disclosures, and other stakeholder requests.
  • Support the development, implementation, and scaling of operational sustainability initiatives across our facilities and vehicle fleet, including renewable fuels/energy procurement, fleet electrification, renewable energy procurement, and building efficiency programs.
  • Lead cross-functional sustainability initiatives, aligning and connecting work across multiple departments to drive integrated execution and measurable outcomes.
  • Develop and support internal and external sustainability-related business cases, pilot programs, and investment strategies, including evaluation of environmental benefits, operational impacts, costs, savings, and expected returns for sustainable solutions within own portfolio and our customers.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, Public Policy, Communications, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental data-focused roles.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts and translate sustainability data into clear business insights.
  • Experience supporting greenhouse gas inventories, sustainability disclosures, carbon accounting methodologies, or Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions reporting preferred.
  • Experience evaluating or implementing sustainability initiatives related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, fleet decarbonization, alternative fuels, or environmental performance improvement preferred.
  • Strong modeling, analytical, project management, and data management skills.
  • Familiarity with GHG Protocol, CDP, EcoVadis, sustainability reporting frameworks, and carbon accounting principles preferred.
  • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI, and SQL experience preferred.
  • Ability to manage urgent requests, work independently, collaborate across functions, and operate effectively in an unstructured or evolving environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and build strong working relationships.
  • This position requires travel up to 20% of the time to support business needs, including meetings, training, site visits, and other company events as needed.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.


The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Base Pay Range: $98,573.00 - 135,537.60

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans

  • 401(k) Match

  • Volunteer time off

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending

  • Tuition Reimbursement Options

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Length of Service Awards

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):

  • 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service

  • 5 sick days

  • 6 holidays

  • 2 half day holidays

  • 2 floating holidays

  • 1 inclusion day

  • 1 volunteer day


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About Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Sunbelt Rentals is an equipment rental company that provides a range of equipment for construction, industrial, and homeowner applications. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Sunbelt Rentals has over 1,000 locations across the United States and Canada and is a subsidiary of Ashtead Group, a British equipment rental company. The company has been recognized for its safety record and commitment to sustainability.
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19,000 employees
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Founded
1983

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