ESG Operations Specialist - Military Veterans

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Applied is a long-time leader in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and in the past three-plus years we have accelerated our commitment behind a distinctive ESG framework that drives the company’s vision to Make Possible® a Better Future.

Applied Materials has been recognized as 3BL Top 20 Best Corporate Citizen, Forbes Net Zero Leader, and Barron's Most Sustainable Companies.

In 2023 we announced our Net Zero 2040 Playbook™, a pathway to net zero driven by product innovation as well as collaboration with customers and suppliers. Applied’s 2030 Scope 1, 2 and 3 science-based targets (SBTs) were validated in late November 2023 by the SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative).

Our ESG efforts involve nearly every department in the organization, including EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety), Facilities, HR, Supply Chain, Product Design/R&D, Legal, Finance and Investor Relations. More information on our strategy and progress is contained in the company’s latest Sustainability Report and its accompanying data Annex, which are available on our Corporate Responsibility website.

The ESG Project Specialist will play a critical role on the ESG team, supporting the implementation of the Responsible Manufacturing Program, EU (European Union) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive due diligence efforts, and general ESG employee engagement activities.

Key Attributes and Responsibilities

• The position will be on Applied’s ESG team reporting to the Senior ESG Project Manager
• Strong cross-functional engagement with Legal, Supply Chain, HR and other teams to identify and drive responsible manufacturing practices that comply with Applied’s Human Rights Statement Principles and the Responsible Business Alliance’s (RBA) Code of Conduct (Applied Materials is a member of the RBA)
• Assist in the development of RBA training materials, internal assessments, and communications to worldwide operations and other stakeholders
• Proficient communications skills to assist with the execution of ESG communications to all levels
• Assist with the project management of the annual sustainability reporting process through stakeholder engagement, report generation, data collection, and design
• Support the preparation and implementation/execution of compliant Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive of the European Union (CSRD) reporting; closely monitor CSRD developments and build networks with peers on CSRD interpretations and best practices
• Serve as the ESG ambassador, fostering the engagement of employees across the organization by energizing passionate employees through the development of employee ESG campaigns and events
• Meet regularly with regional sustainability green team members to communicate key priorities, align on progress, and build relationships; expand green team network
• Support reporting for key ratings and rankings including MSCI, HRC CEI, Sustainalytics, ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) and others

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in an environmental or sustainability-related field

Employee Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paternity Leave
• Custom Work Station
• Disability Insurance
• Gym/ Wellness Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Maternity Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• On Site Gym/ Fitness Classes, Clinic (Site Dependent) 

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