Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability

Aon Corporation•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Aon, helping clients manage risk — including corporate sustainability (CS) and environmental, social and governance risk — is at the core of what we do. We see significant opportunity in both enhancing our own impact and delivering innovative solutions to clients and the wider market. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience, with 3-5+ years of corporate sustainability-related experience at a large public company preferred
Strong understanding of corporate sustainability (CS) and environmental, social, and governance global landscape
Experience in GHG emissions accounting, sustainability audits/assurance, and ESG/CS reporting required (e.g., GHG Protocol, CDP, SASB, GRI)
Ability to analyze data and generate insights to drive sustainability initiatives
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with different teams; comfortable with engaging directly with individuals at all levels of the organization
Demonstrates good judgement, enabling the ability to work independently and be proactive in a dynamic environment
Experience balancing multiple concurrent projects with strong attention to detail and accountability to high standards of excellence
Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and execute our sustainability strategy in alignment with our parent company goals
Lead climate initiatives across the organization, including ongoing measurement and management of Aon’s global greenhouse gas emissions and related emissions reduction efforts
Collaborate with teams such as communications, real estate, controllership, operations, account management and procurement to integrate sustainability into business processes
Support client and investor requests, including client calls, and respond to contracts, questionnaires and RFPs related to corporate sustainability
Manage sustainability reporting and ensure compliance with global and regional related regulations and frameworks including but not limited to SASB, TCFD and GRI
Monitor and report on sustainability performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership
Engage with stakeholders, including colleagues, clients and suppliers, to support Aon’s and stakeholder’s broader sustainability goals
Develop clear and compelling materials for the CS Steering Committee and Net Zero Committee in addition to other executive meetings, and participate in and/or lead internal working groups
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices and deliver useful insights to support strategic planning for environmental, social & governance initiatives
Oversee CS questionnaire and rating indices engagement, tracking, consistency and excellence (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, MSCI, ISS, Sustainalytics etc.)