Environmental Data Analyst

International Paper•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Environmental Data Analyst will lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of a well-controlled ESG data and reporting environment. The environment will support high-quality, audit-ready disclosures, business decision-making, and regulatory readiness. The role partners closely with internal teams, including IT, and third-party providers to deliver reliable, transparent, decision-useful ESG data that supports International Paper’s decarbonization targets and regulatory reporting. It requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, project management, and data transformation capabilities. Responsibilities progress from data foundation and controls through governance, partnering, and technology-enabled improvement.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in sustainability, carbon accounting, or ESG data management.
Advanced analytical skills, including Excel.
Experience managing large datasets, system integrations, and data controls.
Familiarity with emission factors, LCA datasets, and supplier emissions data.
Strong documentation and technical writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise sustainability platforms; Salesforce Net Zero Cloud is preferred.
Dashboard design and report automation experience in Power BI or similar is strongly preferred.
AI-driven analytics experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the transformation of ESG data collection, management, analysis, and reporting to ensure trustworthy data for disclosures and targets.
Shape and support execution of an ESG data collection strategy aligned with sustainability goals.
Analyze data for completeness, transformation, filtering, and validation.
Implement controls to uphold accuracy, completeness, and reliability across ESG reporting processes.
Drive robust ESG data governance practices, including integrated data management tools and ongoing data quality monitoring.
Support internal audits and third-party assurance programs, ensuring audit-ready documentation and accurate data preparation.
Ensure ESG data transparency to meet global sustainability targets and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with internal teams, including data leads and systems owners, and third-party providers to deliver efficient, reliable ESG solutions integrated into business processes.
Promote self-service ESG data capabilities and equip stakeholders with tools for independent analysis.
Support the development of short-, medium-, and long-term ESG data roadmaps.
Manage ESG data and analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and risk mitigation.
Identify opportunities to improve ESG data processes through clearer standards, stronger workflows, and scalable capabilities.
Use digital platforms to streamline ESG data collection and reporting.
Partner with IT and digital teams to design, implement, and enhance data solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.
Lead the design and build of dashboards and analytics tools to meet evolving business and regulatory needs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the reporting environment and data quality.