Corporate Sustainability Consultant ESG & Sustainability Team

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Corporate Sustainability Consultant ESG & Sustainability Team

Remote

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Contractor to join the ESG & Sustainability Team, focusing on advancing science-based targets for vendor engagement. This role will play a critical part in enhancing sustainable vendor initiatives, supporting ESG disclosures and climate reporting, and contributing to various sustainability projects as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a proven ability to lead multiple initiatives, and a passion for sustainability. Expertise in contractual negotiations related to sustainability is a valuable plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sustainable Vendor Engagement
• Collaborate with the procurement team to integrate sustainability into operational processes.
• Track vendor sustainability metrics related to engagement and compliance on an annual and quarterly basis.
• Support the development of RFPs and contracts, including drafting language that aligns with ESG and sustainability goals, and ensure vendor responses meet compliance standards.
• Assist in automating dashboards and reporting tools to monitor vendor compliance with sustainability requirements.
• Create resources and programs to engage vendors in sustainability initiatives and drive decarbonization across the value chain.
• Provide guidance on embedding ESG principles into vendor agreements to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Prepare quarterly updates for leadership on supply chain and vendor-related emissions data.
• Regulation Readiness & Climate Data
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance with domestic and international ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., EU CSRD, CSDDD, SEC, TCFD, CASB219).
• Conduct gap assessments and benchmarking against peers to align with regulatory requirements and climate/ESG programs.
• Implement internal controls and processes to strengthen ESG data governance.
• Track, report, and analyze greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and carbon footprint.
• Customer Engagement
• Respond to customer inquiries related to ESG, with a focus on environmental and climate metrics.
• Conduct customer research and manage projects related to customer engagement.
• General Support for Senior Leadership
• Provide research, briefings, and presentation materials as needed.

Location:

• Preference for candidates near NYC or SF offices who can collaborate in person, but 100% remote candidates within the U.S. are welcome.

Contract Details:

• Potential for conversion to a permanent role.
• Option to extend for up to one year.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of ESG & Sustainability experience, with a strong focus on legal and contractual negotiations in supply chain and vendor management.
• Experience in corporate sustainability or ESG, preferably within the technology or SaaS industry.
• Proficiency in regulatory frameworks such as EU CSRD, CSDDD, SEC, TCFD, and third-party assessments like EcoVadis.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, process automation, and vendor ESG data management.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop effective presentations.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Expertise in legal negotiations, including drafting and negotiating sustainability-related contract clauses.
• Experience in human rights risk assessments within supply chains.
• Familiarity with supply chain transparency tools and ESG reporting platforms.
• Proficiency in Watershed reporting software.
• Strong data visualization skills for communicating ESG metrics to stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive sustainability and shape a more sustainable future across the value chain.