Senior Sustainability Program Specialist

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Senior Sustainability Program Specialist works with Ameren business segments and departments to advance sustainability practices and reflect them in company disclosures. As part of the Corporate Sustainability team, the specialist develops and implements ESG reporting strategies and processes, supports environmental compliance tracking and reporting, and provides sustainability program support. The role also conducts research and analysis of sustainability data to support business and program needs.

The successful candidate is self-motivated, analytically minded, and an effective written communicator, with sustainability experience highly desired. The role leads cross-functional reporting and sustainability initiatives, supports internal and external stakeholder engagement, and helps develop consistent ESG and sustainability reporting processes and communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Sustainability, Economics, Business, or another related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years of professional experience in sustainability and/or environmental fields, including co-op or internship experience; an advanced degree in sustainability or environmental studies may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills.
• Strong computer application skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage work with different priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to drive results aligned with Ameren’s values.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated creative and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Demonstration of Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering/Science, Environmental Policy, an MBA, or a related field.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis of environmental data and/or sustainability topics.
• Prior experience with ESG and sustainability or environmental management system data platforms, databases, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts to prepare reports for Ameren sustainability reporting initiatives, including the Sustainability Report, St. Louis Green Business Challenge, EPRI Sustainability, EEI, ESG rating agencies, AGA, and other applicable frameworks.
• Participate in external sustainability organizations to share Ameren’s approach and identify industry best practices.
• Lead activities for the ESG Score Management Team, including maintaining the ESG rating scorecard, monitoring rating agency developments, coordinating responses and engagement with ESG rating agencies, and conducting peer benchmarking analyses.
• Lead cross-functional projects and workstreams that support sustainability outcomes across Ameren.
• Support corporate sustainability and environmental event planning and management as needed to advance Ameren’s sustainability strategy.
• Lead and support business and corporate materiality and priority assessments that inform business strategies and sustainability commitments.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and processes to promote consistent and effective ESG and sustainability reporting.
• Educate internal stakeholders on Ameren’s sustainability strategy and contribute to sustainability-related presentations, communications, and training initiatives.
• Represent Ameren, as appropriate, at professional meetings, conferences, industry organizations, and other external engagements.
• Develop and implement sustainability program initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the internal sustainability website through routine updates, content development, and information sharing.
• Support company-wide sustainability communications initiatives and plans.
• Gather, compile, track, analyze, and interpret sustainability data while optimizing data collection and analysis processes.
• Develop benchmarking comparisons with peer utilities and other companies.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire.
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested on date of hire.
• Minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.
• Annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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