Director, Global Environmental Sustainability

Cencora • Remote, KY

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About The Position

As a key member of the Corporate Responsibility team, the Director of Global Environmental Sustainability is the senior most expert responsible for building and executing Cencora's enterprise-wide environmental strategy. This role involves advising the company on sustainability initiatives, setting and achieving targets, and managing resources and timelines. The Director leads efforts to make Cencora a more sustainable enterprise, engaging both internal and external stakeholders to drive impactful environmental outcomes. This self-motivated leader is also responsible for educating senior management on sustainability strategies to secure necessary approvals and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7-10+ years of experience in environmental sustainability, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience with CDP, SBTi, TCFD, and GHG reporting protocols is preferred.
• Experience managing remote team members.
• In-depth understanding of sustainability best practices and trends; strong knowledge of CDP, TCFD, and other ESG rankings/ratings.
• Strong strategic planning skills, including roadmap development, timeline management, and resource allocation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics to varied audiences.
• Ability to educate and influence senior management and team members on strategic plans.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Demonstrated project planning and management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong decision-making skills and proactive initiative, with the ability to influence and introduce new ideas.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong aptitude with technology tools and applications.
• Ability to create, edit, and manage complex data files.

Nice To Haves

• an advanced degree is a plus
• Experience with CDP, SBTi, TCFD, and GHG reporting protocols is preferred
• Experience with Salesforce (Net Zero Cloud) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s environmental sustainability and climate strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and global best practices.
• Utilize data analytics to track environmental performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive strategic decision-making.
• Educate senior management and other key stakeholders on sustainability issues, making compelling cases for strategic initiatives and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards, and oversee the preparation of sustainability reports and disclosures.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the company’s sustainability efforts, introducing innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.
• Develop and manage budgets for sustainability initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Identify appropriate sustainability metrics; track, measure, and analyze inputs, outputs, and impacts for internal and external reporting.
• Develop and implement a decarbonization roadmap to achieve Cencora’s science-based targets for carbon reduction and supplier engagement.
• Lead U.S. and global decarbonization working groups, fostering cross-functional collaboration to meet sustainability objectives.
• Spearhead the enterprise's renewable energy procurement strategy worldwide.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce resource use, energy consumption, pollution, and waste.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate exceptional sustainability outcomes and build strong partnerships.
• Provide global sustainability best practices guidance, collaborating with key partners across Cencora’s businesses.
• Draft and implement globally relevant sustainability guidelines and policies.
• Build partnerships across the enterprise to align sustainability goals with shared business objectives, involving operations, HR, PR, government affairs, investor relations, and more.
• Monitor sustainability regulations and issues, communicating relevant changes to ensure compliance.
• Oversee the CDP and TCFD submission processes and annual data collection.
• Collaborate with the business resilience team on climate-related risk assessments and incorporate findings into business continuity planning.
• Operate effectively with limited resources, taking initiative and action with minimal direction.
• Supervise and develop direct reports, maximizing team resources and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision care
• comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
• support for working families
• backup dependent care
• adoption assistance
• infertility coverage
• family building support
• behavioral health solutions
• paid parental leave
• paid caregiver leave
• variety of training programs
• professional development resources
• opportunities to participate in mentorship programs
• employee resource groups
• volunteer activities

What This Job Offers

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