Department: Advisory - ESG & Mandatory Reporting
Location: United States
Compensation: $121,000 - $160,000 / year
Description
About Anthesis:
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world's largest multinationals such as Amazon, Cisco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you're ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identify, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
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Summary Of Role & Key Responsibilities
The ESG Advisory & Mandatory Reporting Business Line empowers clients' transition to models of sustainable performance by integrating ESG priorities into business strategy and investment decisions, and rigorously reporting against progress. Specifically, we help companies define and implement an ESG program , manage and govern ESG data , and report & disclose ESG performance. We are expanding our team to meet the growing ESG reporting and disclosure needs of our Fortune 500 and other clients. Specifically, we are seeking an Associate Director, who will serve as a senior point of contact for clients, provide oversight of and directly contribute to the development and execution of projects, and contribute to growing our business and expanding the suite of offerings in our Reporting & Disclosure Service Line. Ideal candidates will have direct experience in the field of ESG/sustainability as well as experience managing project teams, writing content, and developing client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and/or contributing to multiple project teams who advise and develop ESG reporting and disclosure products and services for our clients, ensuring we have a range of service offerings to meet clients at different maturity levels
- Providing clients with strategic advice and expertise, creative ideas, and practical solutions to advance their ESG reporting and disclosure efforts
- Writing and editing reports, disclosures, and other communications materials
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on time and on budget
- Supporting business development opportunities with current and potential clients
- Thinking creatively and collaborating with colleagues to continually build our ESG reporting expertise and increase our impact
- Staying current on trends and developments related to ESG reporting, communications, and disclosure
Key Requirements & Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
- 10+ years of experience as a corporate sustainability/ESG leader or practitioner, in- house or agency communications professional focused on sustainability/ESG, or consultant with a track record in corporate sustainability/ESG reporting and disclosure
- A deep knowledge and understanding of sustainability/ESG issues and related reporting trends, drivers, standards and frameworks
Personal Attributes & Qualities:
- Proven leader with strong communications skills and a client service ethos
- Strategic thinker with deep analytical skills and ability to creatively problem-solve
- Superb project management skills and attention to detail
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Self-directed and highly motivated with an ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with virtual teams.
Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
- Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
- In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
- Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
- Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
- Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
- An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
- Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
- Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.
