Sustainability Specialist

Purpose of role
To ensure that the Arrow McLaren Team meets the ambitions and sustainability standards of McLaren Racing, is the team at the forefront of the IndyCar Series for driving sustainability improvements across the series, and has meaningful partner and fan programs in place that contribute to achieving these ambitions.

Key accountabilities

• Establishing Arrow McLaren sustainability data collection and reporting systems to feed into the overall McLaren Racing reporting in collaboration with the sustainability and local teams
• Working with the Arrow McLaren team to develop and prioritize a sustainability improvement program for the factory and trackside and support delivery of priority projects that contribute to McLaren Racing’s four sustainability pillars in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders / partners / suppliers
• Working with the Arrow McLaren team to appropriately integrate sustainability into any new infrastructure projects and incorporate sustainability considerations into the business / investment case
• Supporting the Arrow McLaren Partnerships team in engaging with selected partner prospects and existing partners on sustainability activations that will contribute to the delivery of McLaren’s sustainability program
• Supporting the Arrow McLaren Partnerships and Communications teams in engaging with guests and fans on sustainability to meaningfully use our platform to educate and encourage more sustainable fan behavior
• Supporting implementation of employee sustainability engagement activities tailored to the local context
• Reviewing and integrating sustainability into local processes and procedures as appropriate
• Developing case studies for internal and external communication of sustainability successes
• Supporting engagement with the IndyCar / Penske Entertainment sustainability leads to ensure that Arrow McLaren is at the forefront of the Series’ sustainability initiatives
• Willingness and ability to travel to races / events outside of Indianapolis and local race attendance as needed to support the sustainability program (initially expected to be up to 5 weekends / year)
• Reports to the Director of Sustainability with a dotted line to a member of the Arrow McLaren leadership team