Sustainability Specialist [T500-21319]

ANSR is hiring for one of its clients.

About Visy :

Visy is a family-owned Australian business and a global pioneer in sustainable packaging, recycling and logistics. They operate across 150 sites globally, including operations in Asia, Europe, and the USA, supported by a dedicated workforce of over 7,000 employees. It is Australia and New Zealand’s largest manufacturer of food and beverage packaging, made from household recycling. As Australia’s largest recycler, it processes 40% of Australian households recycling. Visy also supports customers with logistics, packaging supplies, point of sale displays and more. At Visy India, their technology hub in Hyderabad, they are expanding their technical capabilities to support their global business.

Position Details :

Are you passionate about sustainability and making a real impact on the environment? At Visy, we believe that understanding and minimizing the environmental footprint of our products and processes is key to building a sustainable future. That’s why Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) are at the heart of our operations.

LCA is a powerful tool that evaluates the environmental impact of a product or service at every stage of its life—from raw material extraction to disposal. For Visy, this means not just creating innovative packaging solutions but ensuring they align with our commitment to the circular economy, reducing waste, conserving resources, and lowering emissions. By identifying environmental hotspots and driving targeted improvements, LCAs help us design smarter, more sustainable products while enhancing our brand reputation and meeting regulatory requirements.

Join us in shaping a better world through data-driven sustainability. If you’re ready to lead the charge in advancing environmental innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities :

We are seeking a Life Cycle Assessment Specialist to lead environmental impact analyses with a focus on Visy packaging products (paper / fibre packaging, plastics, glass, aluminium and steel products) and services (automation, logistics), using lifecycle methodologies to benchmark products and sustainability performance, guide decarbonization strategies and circular economy transitions. This role requires expertise in packaging material flows, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and design-for-sustainability principles. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in LCA and related sustainability fields, with strong technical expertise in LCA methodologies and software tools.

Specific responsibilities include :

Conduct ISO 14040 / 44 complaint packaging-specific life cycle assessments (LCAs) and product carbon footprints (PCFs) or Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Develop ISO-compliant reports (e.g., ISO 14044, ISO 14067) and manage third-party validations for LCAs, PCFs and EPDs.

Data Collection & Management : Gather primary and secondary data, including supplier information ensuring accuracy and completeness for robust sustainability assessments.

LCA Software Proficiency : Utilize industry-standard LCA tools such as SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA, or OneClick LCA to model product life cycles and assess environmental impacts.

Regulatory & Standards Compliance : Stay up to date with evolving sustainability regulations, frameworks, and industry standards, ensuring all assessments meet compliance requirements.

Reporting & Communication : Present findings in clear and actionable reports, supporting corporate sustainability strategies and certification submissions

Driving Innovation and Design :

Work with the procurement and innovation teams to use LCA information to inform strategies and product design

Training & Knowledge Sharing : Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams on LCA methodologies, carbon footprinting, and sustainability best practices

REQUIREMENTS :

Experience & Qualifications :

Tertiary qualifications in business, engineering, industrial design, sustainability / science or environment or related field.

5+ years conducting ISO Compliant LCAs, carbon footprint analysis and EPDs

Proven track record in ISO-compliant studies and third-party verification

Certification : Life Cycle Assessment Certified Practitioner

LCACP (ACLCA) or LCCCP (ALCAS).

Advanced Proficiency in LCA software (SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA, OneClick LCA, or equivalent).

Strong understanding of ISO 14040 / 44, ISO 14067 standards.

Experience in data collection, modelling, and impact assessment methodologies.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Strong communication (spoken and written), problem solving, stakeholder engagement skills and attention to details

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Robust problem-solving skills and an ability to use data and a common-sense approach to deliver strategic initiatives

Desirable :

Experience in packaging, manufacturing. Logistics or FMCG.

Ability to build reports and present insights, using different systems and proficient in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, SQL)