Director of Global ESG & Sustainability Reporting
CAA
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Job Description
The Role
The Director, Global ESG & Sustainability Reporting will lead the development and execution of the company's global ESG strategy, with a strong focus on net-zero transformation and climate disclosure. This role is responsible for overseeing ESG reporting, ensuring alignment with international frameworks, and embedding sustainability across global entertainment operations, including production, distribution, and corporate functions.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in ESG reporting, carbon accounting, and global regulatory compliance, along with experience operating across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC). This leader will work cross-functionally with production, finance, legal, and executive leadership to drive measurable environmental and social impact.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the company's global ESG strategy, including development and execution of a net-zero roadmap aligned with science-based targets.
• Oversee ESG disclosures and reporting, ensuring compliance with leading frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, ISSB).
• Direct enterprise-wide carbon accounting (Scope 1, 2, and 3) across global operations.
• Develop and implement climate transition plans, including emissions reduction initiatives and offset strategies.
• Monitor and interpret evolving ESG regulations across key markets (U.S., EU, UK, APAC) and ensure organizational readiness.
• Lead ESG data governance, systems implementation, and reporting accuracy across regions.
• Prepare executive-level communications and present ESG performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and Board.
• Manage relationships with investors, ESG rating agencies (e.g., CDP, MSCI), and external stakeholders.
• Represent the company in industry forums and sustainability initiatives relevant to media and entertainment.
Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or corporate responsibility, preferably within media, entertainment, or a global organization.
• Proven experience leading net-zero strategy development and implementation.
• Deep knowledge of ESG frameworks and standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, ISSB).
• Expertise in carbon accounting methodologies and climate risk assessment.
• Experience working across multiple international regions and regulatory environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Experience managing ESG data platforms and reporting systems.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (sustainability, environmental science, business, or related field).
Preferred Qualifications
• Certifications such as CESGA, SASB FSA, or LEED Accreditation.
• Familiarity with ESG ratings and disclosure platforms (CDP, MSCI, Sustainalytics).
Key Success Metrics
• Progress against net-zero targets and emissions reduction goals.
• Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of ESG disclosures.
• Improvement in ESG ratings and investor confidence.
• Adoption of sustainable production standards across global projects.
• Effectiveness of ESG data systems and reporting infrastructure.
Location
This role will be located in Los Angeles, CA.
The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.