Sustainability Expert - Packaging Assessment and Strategy Job at Quantis, Boston, MA

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  • Quantis
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Sustainability Expert - Packaging Assessment and Strategy Sustainability Expert - Packaging Assessment and Strategy This range is provided by Quantis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $118,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr Business Title : Sustainability Expert - Packaging Assessment and Strategy Location : Remote (Must live near Chicago, New York, Seattle, or Boston) As a Sustainability Expert - Packaging Assessment and Strategy in our US branch, you will support the delivery of high-quality consulting services for our clients, with a focus on leading sustainable packaging initiatives through expert-level guidance in product environmental footprinting (PEF) and life cycle assessment (LCA). You will apply a strategic and systematic approach to assessing and reducing environmental impacts across the product life cycle, particularly for consumer packaged goods (CPG) packaging, using ecodesign principles, circularity strategies, and science-based solutions. You will evaluate packaging solutions against recognized circularity metrics and frameworks, develop product environmental footprints in accordance with EU and international standards, and ensure alignment with evolving environmental regulations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including design, R&D, procurement, and compliance—you will embed sustainability into product development processes, drive data-informed decisions, and contribute to the development of closed-loop and low-impact packaging systems that meet the environmental priorities of the Fashion and Sporting Goods Sector. Why you'll love Quantis Quantis is a leading sustainability consultancy pioneering approaches to solve critical environmental challenges. For nearly two decades, our dynamic and visionary team has partnered with organizations across the globe to transform their industries and pave the way for a planetary economy that aligns business with nature. We strive to be agents of change, helping companies transform from business as usual to business at its best. We believe that sustainable transformation is possible and within our power. We're contributing to this transformation by combining the latest science with strategic business insights. Our advice enables global leaders in the consumer goods and finance industries to understand how to reduce their environmental impacts, implement change successfully, and operate within planetary boundaries. Motivated by this common purpose, our 300+ talented professionals cultivate a unique, collaborative culture that we call the Quantis Spirit. We are innovative. We are impact- oriented. We are science-based. We are Quantis. Key Responsibilities: Does this describe you and your next role? Conduct Life Cycle Assessments and Product Environmental Footprints, especially for packaging materials and products Perform LCAs and Product Environmental Footprints aligned with relevant standards and frameworks including but not limited to ISO 14040/44, PEF Analyze environmental impacts across the full life cycle of products, especially packaging products Develop and communicate strategic insights, derived from assessments to various technical and non-technical audiences Support Ecodesign and Sustainable Packaging Innovation Collaborate with design, R&D, and marketing teams to implement ecodesign principles in packaging. Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact through material selection, design optimization, and process efficiency. Advance Circularity Strategies Assess the circularity of packaging products using established circularity metrics and frameworks (e.g., Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Circular Transition Indicators, ISO standards). Evaluate and recommend solutions for improved recyclability, reuse, biodegradability, or compostability of packaging. Contribute to the development of closed-loop packaging systems and material recovery strategies Identify opportunities to improve material circularity and reduce dependency on virgin resources. Ensure Regulatory Readiness and Compliance Monitor and interpret relevant environmental regulations (e.g., EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Extended Producer Responsibility laws). Ensure packaging solutions meet legal environmental requirements in target markets. Packaging Market Watch Stay updated on emerging tools, materials, and trends in sustainable packaging. Benchmark environmental performance and support continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with External Partners Engage with external stakeholders such as suppliers, industry groups, and certification bodies. Participate in standard-setting or pre-competitive initiatives related to footprinting and packaging sustainability. Business Development & Client Engagement Contribute to proposal writing, client pitches, and business development activities, particularly in the area of sustainable packaging services. Collaborate with the commercial team to identify and pursue new business opportunities with current and prospective clients. Support scoping of new projects by aligning client sustainability challenges with Quantis' service offerings. Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality deliverables. Project Team Leadership Lead and mentor project teams Thought Leadership and Capability Building Serve as Quantis' internal subject matter expert, with options to attend and speak at conferences. To thrive in the Quantis culture, you'll: Show up as team collaborator with a win-win attitude: empathetic, attentive and supportive of colleagues. Take responsibility and ownership for your work: think and act with autonomy, while knowing when to ask for help. Take initiative if something needs to be done. Be positive! Use positive language, look at challenges not as bottlenecks, but as problems to solve and see failure as a lesson learned. Practice open and transparent communication; welcome effective dialogue and productive disagreement with minimal tension. Self-Manage: be in the driver's seat of your professional growth and ambitions all the while valuing the learning journey and opportunities within Quantis. Some logistics to consider Optimal Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Remote (office located in Boston). You'll have the possibility to work collaboratively in the Boston office as needed as well as to regularly meet your colleagues on team retreats. Frequent collaboration with other Quantis branches (Switzerland, France, Germany, and Italy) via web-conferences Ability to travel occasionally as needed ( Applicants must have valid authorization to work in the United States at the time of application. Proof of work authorization will be required as part of the I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire Quantis has a distinctive, fluid structure nurtured by our Quantis Spirit and our way of collaborating, that, in combination with our paid time off and other benefits, provides a positive and unique working environment. Salary will be determined based on potential for contribution to the organization's success. The compensation target for this role ranges from $118,000/year - $125,000/year . Quantis is where passion meets purpose. Come grow with us and contribute to creating a sustainable future while building a fulfilling career. To learn about the Quantis Spirit and what makes us exceptional, check out our"Braver New World"video andEmployee Spotlights. To learn about our commitment about DEI, please read our statement below.

QUANTIS DIVERSITY-EQUITY-INCLUSION:

At Quantis, the principles of DEI have always been an essential part of our identity, our values and our mission. Our commitment is to elevate the voices of all Quantisians to foster an inclusive culture where all employees feel that they belong and are valued. Our goal is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of all the places where we live and work. This extends to our clients, their clients, and their entire value chain as sustainable thinking and collective representation are integral components of our purpose to transform the way that businesses operate. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Consulting Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Quantis by 2x Get notified about new Packager jobs in Boston, MA . Boston, MA $100,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago REMOTE Clerical Administrative Assistant at Mamaroneck Union Free School District Boston, MA Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging) Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server Greater Boston $50,000.00-$65,000.00 5 days ago Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server for public clouds Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server for public clouds Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server for public clouds Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quantis

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