The ESG Data Analyst collects, manages, audits and works to improve the precision and quality of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)related data; ensures data accuracy; analyzes findings; and calculates and tracks ESG data. The Analyst will work with a cross-functional team to develop, implement, and track the effectiveness of sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions reduction measures and their financial returns. This team member also assists in preparing the Company’s internal and external ESG reporting and disclosures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Work cross-functionally to collect, organize, and analyze all data necessary for the Company’s internal and external ESG reporting and disclosures. Establish and implement a process to ensure timely and accurate collection of ESG data for reporting purposes. Update and maintain ESG data repositories.
Audit ESG data for precision, quality, completeness, and audit readiness through quality assurance process, including working with third-party data assurance providers, as necessary.
Identify and recommend best practices to continuously improve quality, precision, accuracy, and granularity of data, collaborating with consultants and third-party suppliers as necessary.
Calculate and track scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with GHG protocol standards.
Work with ESG Director, and ESG Reporting Manager, to track progress towards GHG reduction targets for scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Participate in the Energy Management Committee working groups to identify, implement, track and measure energy reduction initiatives, including modeling energy savings and financial impact of such initiatives in order to determine impact on meeting GHG reduction targets.
Partner with ESG Reporting Manager, ESG Reporting Committee, and other relevant stakeholders to draft and submit internal and external ESG reporting and disclosures, including the annual Impact report and the Company’s CDP response.
Provide project and initiative support to the ESG team, to develop meaningful insights and make informed recommendations that will influence decisions. This includes benchmark analysis, market research, and other projects as requested.
Provide insight and guidance regarding ESG data reporting methodology, frameworks, and disclosure systems such as GHG Protocol, CDP, TCFD, ISSB and SBTi, as well as regulatory reporting requirements. Stay up to date on evolving guidance and reporting requirements.
Create, maintain, and enhance data visualizations, models and dashboards to communicate sustainability performance and insights and meet business needs.
All other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a relevant field, such as Data/Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, E