ESG Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

The Global Philanthropy, Social Impact & Environment (PSIE) is seeking an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administration, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. As an ESG Specialist/Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting our environmental and social initiatives, ensuring compliance with ESG goals, and communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll do:

Administration
• Work closely with the EVP on day-to-day administration and calendar management for ESG tasks, meetings, and workstreams
• Support the creation and maintenance of team project boards and keep the team on task
• Manage ESG calendar and proactively liaise with internal/external stakeholders for scheduling
• Own ESG meeting agendas and minutes with prompt distribution, meticulous archive management, and task scheduling
• Conduct internal and external research on ESG topics to assist with stakeholder engagement, reporting, benchmarking, and best practices
• Coordinate deliverables, timelines, and communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on ESG initiatives
• Develop branded ESG presentation templates and standardized slide formats (e.g., SMG, PSIE) to support consistent internal and external communication
• Create, update, and maintain ESG external decks used for stakeholder engagement, reporting, and executive briefings
• Translate complex ESG concepts into clear, visually compelling presentation materials for cross-functional and leadership audiences

Operations
• Support the rollout of the Environmental Framework, including cross-departmental task force efforts
• Assist with ongoing environmental data collection efforts and maintain the highest level of integrity, accuracy, and transparency in GHG credit accounting practices
• Support ESG system implementation, data migration, and reporting
• Co-develop data collection training materials
• Conduct stakeholder outreach, including program info sessions and system training
• Assist with stakeholder initiatives such as employee-led ERGs, as well as label and regional OpCo target execution efforts
• Collaborate with broader Philanthropy department to support Sustainability related initiatives/activations
• Organize, maintain, and quality-check ESG documentation, including GEMS materials, program frameworks, and sustainability records
• Review strategic ESG documents (e.g., GM 2030 materials) and provide feedback to senior leadership and global teams to support alignment and decision-making
• Record and maintain documentation of green initiatives, sustainability language, and program updates to support reporting and internal visibility
• Track progress across ESG workstreams and ensure accurate, up-to-date documentation for internal and external reporting cycles

Reporting
• Provide support for global and local, environmental reporting
• Support C-Suite ESG reporting, including materials, visualizations, and presentations
• Contribute to reporting on ESG goal/target measurement
• Assist in drafting the ESG content of corporate reports and registration documents, as well as responses to shareholders, internal partners, and other public-facing materials
• Effectively engage with key cross-functional partners (including Business Affairs, People Inclusion & Culture, Supply Chain, Public Policy, Communications, etc.) to raise awareness of ESG commitments and progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and implement validation processes to ensure accuracy across internal and external platforms

Who you are:
• 2-5 Years of experience in corporate sustainability
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy Economics, Business, Accounting or Data Analytics preferred
• This role will handle sensitive and highly confidential information. Trustworthiness is essential with high emotional intelligence and ability to build relationships a major plus.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong bias for planning ahead and on-time execution
• Strong analytical background, comfort with complex data-oriented products & structured problem-solving capabilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex information into presentations
• Strong cross-functional presentation and communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Experience with ESG regulations (SEC Climate Disclosure, California's SB 253, SB 261, CSRD, SSBJ, Extended Producer Responsibility, etc.)
• Experience with ESG framework (GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc)
• Experience with ESG reporting for corporate entities, with a strong understanding of how ESG data is organized, reviewed, and communicated for external reportings, audits, or stakeholder inquiries
• Exposure to communications and engagement campaigns, such as coordinating internal communications, developing background materials for campaigns, assisting with stakeholder engagement strategies, or supporting cross-functional collaboration between ESG communications and external partners.
• The role requires expertise in ESG regulations and carbon accounting, with responsibilities including client engagement, staff supervision, and project management