Jonathan Bethel

About Jonathan Bethel

High-performing, data-driven professional with a passion for sustainability, decarbonization, data transparency, building cross-functional relationships, and streamlining business operations. Currently at Lightsource bp where I manage our GHG carbon data and lead our emissions reduction roadmap. I have experience in the renewable energy, consumer goods, and defense/aerospace electronics sectors where I have excelled as a Sustainability Analyst, Continuous Improvement Analyst, Supply Chain Planner, and Strategy & Planning Lead. I thrive in supportive, team-oriented environments where I can empower my coworkers to achieve their goals. Outside of work, I enjoy a variety of athletic and outdoor activities.

Experience

1. Sustainability Manager, Carbon

   Lightsource bp

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Serve as company subject-matter expert in all things carbon, supporting ad hoc business requests (relevant messaging for Marketing, project carbon payback periods for Permitting, country-specific financial reporting requirements, investor and off-taker due diligence queries, etc.).Train other departments in carbon emissions literacy and how they can employ carbon-conscious decision making relevant to their areas of the business.Developed company GHG Reduction Plan and received approval for implementation upon presenting to executive leadership team. This included: building business cases for emissions reduction initiatives across global regions, working cross-functionally with Power Markets, Engineering, Development, and Procurement; creating updated science-aligned near- and long-term carbon targets for the business, along with input from industry experts and peers; and educating C-suite and their senior leadership on complex carbon topics as they related to developing near- and long-term decarbonization strategies.Collaborate with key suppliers on decarbonization initiatives and carbon data quality improvements. Maintain and regularly update library of supplier key equipment LCAs to improve Scope 3 calculations and identify opportunities for impactful decarbonization.Embed carbon metrics into supplier performance reviews and Engineering and Procurement tendering/contracting requirements.Maintain dynamic carbon forecasting tools inclusive of reduction levers and their associated OPEX and CAPEX impacts.Manage data collection of, and calculations for, Scope 1 through 3 emissions. Perform data controls for all scopes of emissions and reporting boundaries. Manage activity and methodology documentation for audit preparedness.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Manufacturing Technology - Supply Chain Operations