Sustainability Manager
Title: Sustainability Manager Location: Remote (USA) ESG OWL ESG OWL is a Chicago-based boutique consulting firm serving small and middle market manufacturing companies to support their sustainability journey. Many of our clients are just beginning their sustainability journey, and ESG OWL provides guidance and expertise to maximize value from sustainability and improve the business’ competitiveness. Manufacturing is a leading GHG emission-producer and emission reductions are needed urgently to meet climate targets. ESG OWL is helping manufacturers do their part to reduce their carbon footprint. Goals A successful ESG OWL Sustainability Manager will: · Balance varied tasks spanning analysis, company policy development, third-party disclosure, and communications · Support multiple clients · Self-motivate to research and identify decarbonization solutions for clients · Bring energy and passion to helping manufacturers decarbonize Values ESG OWL is a values-based organization which guides our engagement. Our primary values are: Expertise, Accountability, Integrity, and Passion.
Responsibilities
The Sustainability Manager at ESG OWL is someone who isn’t afraid to dig into problems and find solutions. This role requires a combination of knowledge, passion, and client service. The Sustainability Manager is primarily responsible for serving clients in support of the manufacturer’s sustainability initiatives. The Sustainability Manager will complete a wide variety of tasks and leverage multiple areas of sustainability expertise. Building and maintaining client trust is the ultimate north star for the Sustainability Manager. The Sustainability Manager will work directly with clients and will be supervised by an ESG OWL leader to ensure client satisfaction. Sample Job Duties The following are representative examples of job duties for this role: · Prepare carbon accounting data and report for Scope 1, 2, and/or 3 emissions categories per GHGP · Prepare customer or third-party disclosures for sustainability related categories · Identify, analyze, and present business cases for sustainability investments · Present opportunities and findings to executive-level Clients · Proactively advise Clients on sustainability strategies and opportunities to add business value · Coordinate and lead across multiple client stakeholders and external partners/contractors · Additional duties as needed by Clients or ESG OWL · Periodic travel may be required Qualification Preferences Experience/knowledge in the following areas: Sustainability, carbon accounting, product carbon footprints, climate related disclosures, manufacturing, GHGP, CDP, EcoVadis, etc. 3+ years of experience in Sustainability, Climate, and/or Manufacturing Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Business, or other relevant subject.