Sustainability Manager

Job Title Sustainability Manager Job Description Summary The Sustainability Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sustainability programs to help our client achieve their sustainability goals and targets. To seamlessly deliver the client’s sustainability program and achieve targets, you will work closely with sustainability and operational teams including facility managers, engineering managers, building operating engineers, vendors, and strategic partners. You will also be responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting energy and carbon performance. Finally, you will also monitor and report key sustainability trends globally to support continuous improvement of the client’s sustainability program.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute sustainability roadmap across client’s global portfolio, working collaboratively with stakeholders to successfully implement program and initiatives to reach client’s objectives.
• Track, analyze, and report on global sustainability metrics, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), energy, water, waste, and ESG metrics. Report internally and externally (GRI, CDP, TCFD, etc.) on sustainability initiatives and metrics, including ESG compliance reporting at the local, state, and federal levels. Support third-party assurance for annual GHG emissions and oversee contract with partners.
• Prioritize the suite of mechanisms to drive carbon reduction – including asset optimization, energy efficiency, and renewable energy – working with management, engineers, vendors, and strategic partners. Develop and recommend procurement strategies to help them achieve client’s objectives cost-effectively.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand opportunities and challenges to the program, build consensus, and translate those into a robust program approach and framework.
• Manage the process of change, ensuring there are tools, processes, and mechanisms to maintain, update, and communicate changes.
• Maintain a regular publishing schedule of key information supported by review sessions with stakeholders.
• Understand downstream impacts of changes to the standards on partner organizations and mitigate accordingly (i.e. technology, security, amenities, etc.)
• Maintain awareness of global sustainability trends, tools, and metrics, and support the integration of sustainability best practices into client’s sustainability program.
• Access current policies and processes, identify gaps in sustainability best practices, and drive improvement including drafting of new policies.
• Develop community engagement and outreach programs aligned with the client’s sustainability goals – including climate-related employee volunteering events.
• Act as the subject matter expert to educate and guide key stakeholders on sustainability requests. Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in subjects such environmental science, engineering, climate change, sustainability, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Has 6+ years of diverse professional experience in managing large-scale programs for Fortune 100 corporations.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, online software platforms, with the ability to use spreadsheets and data analysis applications. Competencies
• Broad understanding of sustainability program management within the real estate sector with deep expertise in the following:
• Benchmarking
• Sustainability strategies and programs
• Climate risk and mitigation
• Sustainable portfolio management strategies and programs
• Sustainability and ESG reporting (GRI, TCFD, CDP, etc.)
• Expert understanding of relevant sustainability standards and disclosures.
• Expert understanding of The GHG Protocol, CDP, and TCFD.
• Has advanced expertise in sustainability program management in real estate including strategic planning, transaction management, project/construction management, and facilities management.
• A proven record in sustainability program execution/delivery under tight timelines.
• An experienced leader with the ability to build relationships across all engaged stakeholders.
• A skilled communicator with experience influencing and shaping program strategy and delivery.
• Strong balance of strategic and technical skills.
• Critical thinker with an understanding of processes, interconnections, and relationships.
• A knack for innovation and problem-solving with a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style.
• Versatility and ability to multi-task, work independently, and collaboratively in a cross-functional work environment with diverse skills and cultures.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to clients and their stakeholders – conveying complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Passion for serving clients and delivering a positive client experience.
• Ability to interact with client and client employe

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