Climate Specialist

Come Join an Inclusive Team

LyondellBasell is advancing its sustainability commitments and the execution of its ambitious climate strategies and targets. As a Climate Specialist, you will lead LyondellBasell’s engagement in the development of standards of relevance to our climate strategy. You will engage with, directly or indirectly through relevant industry groups, the GHG Protocol, the Science Based Target Initiative, and other similar entities to help shape standards and industry guidance that relate to our overall climate approach and transition plan.

This position is part of the Low Carbon Demand Team within the Global Sustainability department. The role reports to the Manager of Low Carbon Demand

A Day in the Life:

• Represent LyondellBasell at sectoral and other external engagement initiatives that aim to shape and influence standards and industry guidance on the definition of science-based targets
• Manage our internal Center of Excellence on GHG accounting, and engage with the GHG Protocol, directly or indirectly through industry groups such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, CEFIC, ACC, etc., to develop recommendations on accounting rules that support LyondellBasell’s sustainability imperatives
• Co-create recommendations with internal stakeholders, including the Product Sustainability Team, to align on direction and accounting rules between corporate and product accounting.
• Support the execution of LyondellBasell’s strategy across scopes 1, 2, and 3, working with internal stakeholders, including our Net Zero Transition Team, business segments, procurement, and supply chain, to ensure progress against our interim and long-term targets
• Provide support to ongoing activities related to our Carbon Value Creation and Capture (CVCC) initiative as well as other broader climate initiatives (e.g., LCA, risk management).
• Support advocacy and communication efforts that will help accelerate progress and amplify our efforts to stakeholders. 

You Bring This Value :

• University degree in engineering, science, business, or sustainability, master's degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in GHG accounting, with experience in auditing and GHG inventory verification a plus
• Solid understanding of carbon accounting and climate target setting methodologies (GHG Protocol standards and technical guidances, SBTi standards)
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, but also a team player with a strong work ethic, humility, a can-do attitude and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, together with solid stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English, additional language a plus
• Collaboration & Leadership  –  Lead peers and team members to share goals and outcomes.
• Manage Business Performance – Drive results through organization and facilitation.
• Self-Motivated – Driven to operate and function independently at a high level and flexible to work on various projects.
• Time Management – Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and activities effectively and efficiently; self-schedule.
• Ability to Collaborate – Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives within and across functions.
• Analytical/Results Oriented – Ability to analyze data quickly and efficiently. Achieves results even in difficult circumstances and drives results
• Ability to Cultivate Innovation – Ability to create new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Questions the status quo.

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What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.   We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees: 

• Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.

       6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution

       5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual, Comprehensive 

• Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US.
• Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
• Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building activities.
• Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
• Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
• Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations. 

*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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