Position Summary
The ESG Manager will be responsible for research, analysis and coordination of ESG program efforts for Everzinc Corporation. The ESG Manager will help develop and execute strategies to achieve Everzinc’s ESG goals and coordinate external consultants to achieve Everzinc’s ESG objectives.
The ESG manager will identify opportunities to improve ESG performance vis-à-vis frameworks and ratings systems; stay current on ESG-related trends, issues and strategies; participate on cross-functional and division teams to set ESG goals and develop strategies to execute against them; analyze, interpret and communicate data; develop ESG awareness, education and training efforts for the Company; support leadership in communicating ESG strategy and performance, and incorporating ESG into culture and business strategy.
What You’ll Do
Implement a ESG Management system Implement a efficient ESG management system including policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensure compliancy with applicable external regulations and internal directives.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise Research and monitor ESG issue areas, emerging trends, governance, reporting and measurement. Possess thorough understanding of reporting frameworks and industry standards (e.g. SASB, TCFD, GRI, UN SDGs). Develop awareness of ESG best practices, particularly by peer companies. Assess Vulcan’s performance against those trends, standards and best practices, and recommend actions to best align our priorities and efforts. Identify data gaps, knowledge gaps, and recommend strategies/tactics to close those gaps;
Manage ESG Performance Monitor scores and ratings. Conduct regular, proactive outreach to ensure Vulcan’s ratings and rankings with major third-party organizations, such as CDP, ISS, MSCI, S&P, Sustainalytics and Ecovadis reflect correct and complete information. Work with these third-party organizations to identify opportunities to improve Vulcan’s ESG profile. Prepare annual submissions to rating firms (e.g. CDP) and assist Commercial Excellence and Procurement with responding to customer and supplier requests;
Project Management. Manage the overall ESG timeline and cadence, coordinating regularly with procurement, environmental, commercial excellence, technical services, operations support, human resources, finance and others functions or divisions responsible for particular issues. Educate internal stakeholders on ESG topics;
Data and Analysis Coordinate the collection, validation, analysis and communication of ESG data. Support internal and external audit processes. Support functional support groups and divisions in development of goals, targets and KPIs. Work with functional support groups on ESG-specific projects, e.g. mapping facilities against potential ESG risks; developing Scope 3 emissions capability; developing data management processes; conducting climate risk analysis. Analyze and interpret data and information. Conduct projects and ad hoc analysis as needed;
ESG Communications. Prepare written and visual communications related to ESG for both internal and external audiences, including talking points, memos, e-mail updates, dashboards, scorecards, presentations and reports. Manage the timely development, production and dissemination of the annual ESG / sustainability report; and Other duties as assigned. Support the corporate and the local management in training, communication, and implementation of ESG management system across the company.
Skills You’ll Need
Education : Undergraduate BS/BA degree in technical or sustainability or related field, having business degree or experience a plus.
Experience :
- Demonstrated knowledge of ESG/sustainability / A work experience in a multi-national company is required
- Advanced Analytic skills, Excellent communication skills
- Project management capabilities.
- Knowledge of Ecovadis and other rating and ranking organizations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Google office platforms, especially advanced MS Excel skills.
- Travel may be required to provide support for management presentations, investor relations, training and meetings.
Qualifications Desired
- Superior interpersonal communications skills who can distill, summarize, and articulate large volumes of information to meet the different needs of internal and external audiences
- Experience with building and managing successful projects within a highly matrixed organization
- Intellectually curious mindset who takes the initiative to analyze, query and problem solve
- Enjoys working independently and effectively networks both internally and externally
- Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple work streams at once
- Critical thinking skill and an optimistic, results-oriented, self-driven personality who can use influence, persuasion, and negotiation, for example, to advance Eastman’s ESG strategy
- Clear, concise, and effective oral and written communication skills
- Quick learner and adaptable to change
- Analytically minded who has strong, proven skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and financial data analysis