Sustainability Co-Op
Position Description At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Co-Op to join the LNA Corporate Team in West Hartford, CT. The Sustainability Co-Op will be for a period of a semester (spring/summer/fall) with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs. This will be a remote position but some occasional travel to onsite events will be required. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide support to Legrand’s sustainability and CSR efforts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and/or data management, an understanding of current global environmental challenges, and the desire to learn about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The Sustainability Co-Op will work under the supervision of the sustainability team to provide a range of support, including but not limited to, research and analysis on CSR topics and sustainability trends impacting sourcing and product development; operations sustainability projects, trends in CSR/sustainability reporting, including ESG requirements; organization and evaluation of customer requests for CSR/sustainability information and development of appropriate responses. What Will You Do? • Support operations sustainability projects like training content development for operations teams, facility energy treasure hunt tool kit development, facility sustainability best practice guide development, etc. • Assist in maintaining and updating a database to respond to customer requests for CSR information. • Conduct research related to Product Circularity and Decarbonization (topics may include Scope 3 accounting, embodied carbon reduction strategies, product take-back schemes etc.). • Support product and supply chain sustainability initiatives. • Assist in the preparation of sustainability reports and presentations. • Provide support to cross-functional teams working to enhance Legrand’s interaction with customers on sustainability. Qualifications Qualifications • Strong data analysis and data management skills. • Strong organizational and problem solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skill. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. • Experience with ChatGPT or similar AI programs is a plus. • Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks such as Global Reporting Index (GRI) and UN's Sustainability Data Goal (SDG) is a plus. • Pursuing or completed a degree in data management, business, sustainability, or a related field. Company Info About Legrand Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en About Legrand North and Central America Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us Equal Opportunity Employer