Manager, ESG Reporting

Pattern Energy Group LP•Houston, TX

1d•$103,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. The ESG Reporting Manager leads the execution of Pattern Energy's enterprise ESG disclosure and sustainable finance reporting programs by coordinating cross-functional data collection, managing ESG reporting systems, overseeing ESG due diligence documentation for project finance, and helping to ensure accurate, defensible disclosures across regulatory, lender, investor, customer, and corporate reporting obligations. The role serves as the operational lead for ESG reporting execution and project finance ESG documentation, supporting the company's ability to secure financing, satisfy evolving disclosure requirements, and maintain stakeholder confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Business, or another related discipline, plus 5–7+ years of directly relevant ESG experience; or Advanced degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience with ESG disclosure frameworks, including GRI, SASB, GRESB, and/or international sustainable finance standards (e.g., Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, UNSDGs)
Experience supporting data collection processes subject to internal audit review, third-party verification, and/or external stakeholder scrutiny (e.g., lender due diligence, investor ESG assessments, or regulatory reporting)
Strong project management experience with the ability to manage competing deadlines, coordinate across multiple internal stakeholders, and hold external consultants accountable to scope and schedule
Experience using Workiva Sustainability for ESG data management and reporting (strongly preferred given the complexity of the company's existing implementation)
Experience supporting or coordinating Human Rights Risk Assessments and Environmental and Social Due Diligence processes aligned with Equator Principles
Exposure to mandatory ESG regulatory reporting frameworks, such as Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (S-211)
Experience in the renewable energy, infrastructure, or energy transition sectors
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience managing and performing QA/QC over large, multi-source datasets
Ability to review and draft process documentation and controls related to ESG data collection, verification, and reporting practices
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, with an understanding of the commercial and reputational consequences of reporting errors and missed deadlines in lender, investor, and ESG disclosures
Ability to research, analyze, and interpret ESG data, disclosure requirements, and sustainability-related information material to the business
Capacity to learn and adapt quickly to enterprise ESG software platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience using Workiva Sustainability for ESG data management and reporting
Familiarity with Monday.com or a comparable project management platform
Experience supporting or coordinating Human Rights Risk Assessments and Environmental and Social Due Diligence processes aligned with Equator Principles
Exposure to ESG regulatory reporting frameworks, including Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (S-211)
Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or energy transition industries
Knowledge of international sustainable finance standards and frameworks, including Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards, beyond core disclosure requirements

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary coordinator and executor for the company's ESG data collection, verification, and documentation that includes coordination with cross-functional internal data and topic owners to meet external project and enterprise-level reporting obligations.
Accurately reflect ESG and emissions data (produced by the GHG Inventory function) across all reporting channels, and employ data QA/QC protocols to ensure consistency and accuracy across all disclosures subject to internal audit review and external stakeholder scrutiny.
Use the company’s ESG management platform, Workiva Sustainability, to be the source of truth for disclosures reported to project investors, corporate shareholders, customers, regulators, and for Pattern’s annual Sustainability Report.
Support the continuous improvement and day-to-day management of the platform, contributing to workflow development, optimization efforts, data integrity, and reporting efficiency.
Serve as an internal point of coordination for platform-related issues, enhancements, and consultant engagements.
Manage consultant deliverables to ensure work is accurate, complete, and on schedule.
Manage consultants and engagement with cross-functional internal teams to prepare documentation required for project financing, such as Equator Principles alignment documentation, Human Rights Risk Assessments, and Environmental and Social Due Diligence Reports.
Manage related reporting requirements, as applicable, during project construction and facility operations.
Support the continual improvement, build out, and implementation of programmatic approaches to meet project lenders’ ESG due diligence and reporting related to the alignment with international environmental and social standards and frameworks, such as the Equator Principles.
Support the continuous improvement of Pattern’s Supplier Diversity Program and Supplier ESG due diligence to meet company and project commitments and compliance reporting obligations.
Contribute to updating and improving Pattern’s Sustainability Management System and ESG policies and procedures and supporting continuous improvement by recommending and contributing to the development of new systems, policies, and procedures.
Contribute to internal engagement, communications, and ESG presentations and training with Pattern departments and teams, including its Distributed Generation affiliates, to enhance collaboration and the integration of ESG strategy across business units.
Research ESG markets, standards/frameworks, and the competitive landscape to share and advise on ESG policies, best practices, disclosures, risks, and opportunities.