Senior Manager, Sustainability Reporting & Communications

About the Company - Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

About the Role - At Edgewell, we are committed to caring for our planet and spreading joy to everyone who shares it. We believe that sustainability is key to future-proofing our business and strive to embed it into everything we do. We know that having a positive impact on our environment and society today will ensure that we are a successful and responsible business for generations to come. We are seeking a passionate and proven ESG reporting and sustainability communications expert to join our Global Sustainability team and to be an enthusiastic champion for our sustainability strategy and the value it creates in the company. The Senior Manager, Sustainability Reporting & Communications, will report to the Vice President of Global Sustainability and will serve as a key member of the Sustainability function with responsibility for creating and leading global programs and initiatives that support Edgewell’s sustainability strategy and advance the reputation and awareness of the company’s ESG progress and performance. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams and business groups from across all areas of the company, the Senior Manager will create and drive best-in-class sustainability communication and ESG reporting programs and practices that help to serve and anticipate the needs of our business and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be passionate not only about driving social and environmental impact but also possess a depth of sustainability subject matter expertise, exceptional storytelling/writing skills and have prior experience with leading and developing ESG reports at a publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP Global Sustainability to help develop and support corporate ESG Steering Committee, including agenda-setting, presentation and meeting facilitation.
• Lead all aspects of annual ESG / sustainability report development and execution, including defining report strategy and project management of report from start to finish.
• Serve as the master architect and storyteller for the report; define and lead development / collection of all content, metrics, and visuals – in alignment with global reporting frameworks, regulations and best practices.
• Co-lead data collection, analysis and verification in partnership with cross-functional sustainability team.
• Serve as the company subject matter expert for current and emerging ESG reporting standards and frameworks (eg, GRI, TCFD, IFRS, ESRS / EU CSRD, etc.); evaluate, identify and monitor company reporting capabilities, gaps and improvement opportunities and present recommendations to senior management.
• Establish and oversee ESG reporting processes, policies and practices; design and implement required checks and measures to enhance robustness of the process.
• Partner with key internal functions (eg, Internal Audit, Regulatory, Legal) to support report assurance and compliance related activities.
• Develop annual continuous improvement plans to enhance year/year sustainability program performance, reporting and transparency.
• Provide reporting and communication support for other sustainability-related reports, ratings, rankings, surveys, etc.
• Conduct ongoing research and benchmarking to help the company stay informed and prepared for risks and opportunities associated with ESG trends, best practices, market developments, customer expectations, current/emerging ESG regulations, evolution in reporting standards, etc.
• Develop sustainability communication strategies/ programs to support Edgewell’s Sustainable Care 2030 strategy and corporate sustainability initiatives globally; lead planning and execution for internal/external communication efforts in partnership with Corporate Communications, HR, brand teams and other key stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with brand/functional teams to identify and develop strategic messaging/proof points and engaging storytelling opportunities to promote Edgewell’s sustainability strategy and social/ environmental initiatives across key target audiences, including retail customers, consumers, investors and teammates.
• Serve as a sustainability subject matter expert, content creator and lead editor for the company’s sustainability messaging and storytelling; proactively manage sustainability communication program execution and channels (eg, sustainability web/intranet, PPT presentations, newsletters, VivaEngage, etc.).
• Support corporate reputation/crisis issues, as needed, in partnership with Corporate Communications and other key stakeholders; develop plans and processes for proactively monitoring, managing, and mitigating social and environmental issues based on current and emerging stakeholder focus areas.
• Develop and manage corporate sustainability messaging, presentations, tools, and creative assets to support business, brand, marketing and commercial teams.
• Lead corporate sustainability training program; create/deliver internal trainings to support sustainability strategy, as appropriate.
• Support brand / customer engagements and activations, as needed.

Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required, preferably in related field to sustainability / ESG.

Required Skills

• 7+ years relevant sustainability / ESG professional work experience, including experience leading in a sustainability communication and ESG reporting role with a publicly traded global company.
• Experience and deep understanding of sustainability marketing, communication and reporting best practices, ideally within the CPG sector.
• Ability to understand, clearly communicate and present complex sustainability messages to a broad range of internal/external audiences in a simple, compelling and technically accurate manner.
• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience leading and working with relevant ESG / sustainability reporting standards and frameworks (ie, GRI, TCFD, IFRS, ESRS / EU CSRD, etc.).
• Working knowledge of social and environmental issues such as climate, environmental conservation, biodiversity, supply chain, human rights, labor practices, social impact, etc.
• Proven experience with developing and project managing ESG reports, including messaging, content creation, data aggregation/analysis, creative design, and communication delivery.
• Superior project management skills and stellar attention to detail.
• Strong data management skills and analytical thinker. Proficient in defining, analyzing, and communicating both quantitative and qualitative information.
• Excellent communication skills – written, visual, and verbal – and the ability to translate them into emails, PPT presentations, talking points, data visualization, etc.
• Effectively communicate with executive leadership and senior management, including experience creating/presenting to senior leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencer skills with ability to drive cross-functional alignment, collaboration and change management.
• Ability to think strategically, exercise sound judgement and problem-solve including evaluation and identification of timely solutions.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills. Able to simultaneously manage multiple issues and assignments, accurately complete multiple tasks, and to work under deadlines and changing priorities to drive results.
• Highly motivated self-starter that takes initiatives and excels when given opportunities to work