Josh Riggs

Experience

• 

  Milliken & Company

  May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Corporate Engineering Co-op

  Conducted NFPA 70E arc flash hazard analysis at 12 Milliken manufacturing locations.

• 

  Milliken & Company

  Aug 2016 - now

  - Managing scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas accounting for global enterprise- Leading strategies to meet SBTi Net Zero Targets- Enhancing sustainability data accuracy with improved systems and methodologies - Educating associates, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive sustainability progress and value - Driving sustainability performance and strategy by leading and aligning global teams on project initiatives, analytics, and communications- Managing environmental data analysis and reporting for mandatory and voluntary sustainability disclosures and reporting’s- Providing SME support on environmental and sustainability topics across all levels of organization- Leading strategic multi-site initiatives that reduce enterprise environmental footprint Developed projects for advancing company sustainability goals supporting the UN SDGs, including reduction of greenhouse gas, water usage, solid waste, and landfill waste. Projects include combined heat and power, biosolids reduction, and company wide LED. Improved reliability of continuous preparation and piece dye departments by 15% and 30% by leading capital projects, preventative maintenance teams, predictive maintenance teams, and department safety. Ensured reliability of raw water filter plant, waste water treatment plant, steam generation, compressed air, building and facilities, and powered industrial vehicles.

  • Senior Manager, Sustainability

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Sustainability Manager, Operations

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Energy Engineer

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Dye and Finishing Engineer

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Utilities Engineer

    Aug 2016 - Oct 2017