Corporate Sustainability Project Manager

Aon Corporation • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Sustainability Project Manager supports the development and operations of Aon’s global corporate sustainability strategy. The role contributes to internal and external sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas emissions accounting, ESG ratings and disclosure strategy, and client engagement. It advances Aon’s global sustainability strategy through data-driven insights, reporting excellence, and collaboration across functions, while working closely with senior leadership on Aon’s sustainability narrative and impact.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate sustainability reporting or facilities-related sustainability data management.
• Knowledge of relevant GHG standards and reporting frameworks, such as the GHG Protocol, CDP, SASB, GRI, and TCFD.
• Ability to analyze data and generate insights to drive sustainability initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including comfort engaging directly with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgment and the ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a large public company.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the annual Aon Impact Report, including timelines, stakeholder engagement, content development, and review processes.
• Manage the end-to-end greenhouse gas reporting process and review the GHG inventory, assumptions, estimates, and related disclosures.
• Lead collection of material quantitative metrics using a third-party ESG data management tool.
• Partner with ESG Controllership to implement processes and controls and remediate gaps in preparation for assurance readiness.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Sustainability, Finance, Legal, HR/People, and other functions to support sustainability reporting requirements.
• Support engagement with ESG questionnaires and rating indices, including tracking, consistency, and response quality.
• Coordinate client sustainability-related RFP and questionnaire communications, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Support executive materials related to sustainability performance and regulatory developments.
• Contribute to strategic sustainability initiatives, including Aon’s net-zero goal, engagement and wellbeing program, community metrics, and colleague and supply chain sustainability engagement.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Various types of leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and 15 days of paid vacation per year
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Health savings account
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Optional personal insurance policies
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility through an Aon incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level