Sustainability Reporting & Assessments Manager

W.W. Grainger, Inc.•Lake Forest, IL

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sustainability Reporting & Assessments Manager reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Supply Chain & Sustainability, and works collaboratively across the business to support Grainger's Impact Program. This role will be a key subject matter expert and project manager of multiple high visibility deliverables, specifically the coordination and execution of our annual CDP and S&P Global CSA (Corporate Sustainability Assessment) submissions, as well as any external and internal Impact Program-related data and information requests.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
5+ years experience in sustainability, corporate responsibility, or project management required
Strong organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail and experience in a continuous change environment with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with responsiveness to shifting priorities.
Technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of data, then process and present it in ways to help people, businesses, and organizations make better decisions.
Proficiency using common desktop applications and data analytics software (e.g., PowerBI) and proficiency in creating visual depictions of data (charts, graphs, etc.).
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CDP, CSA, or other sustainability disclosure platforms strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead project manager for external assessments and indices related to Grainger's Impact Program, including CDP, CSA, EcoVadis, MSCI, and Sustainalytics.
Partner with Corporate Communications on the development of Grainger's annual Impact Report, collecting relevant data from key partner teams and ensuring the correct data verification processes are adhered to in partnership with Controllership.
Complete and support Impact Program-related requests received from customers and team members through the team's intake form, which may include pointing stakeholders to relevant Impact Program reports and resources, answering questionnaires, and having conversations with stakeholders.
Identify and collect Impact Program metrics and information for the purpose of reporting and partnering with Controllership and other subject matter experts regarding the collection, accuracy, completeness, and validation of the metrics.
Develop and maintain a repository of standard responses and support materials for consistent, efficient communication.
Collaborate with our Legal, Controllership, HR, and other compliance teams on understanding and reacting to the rapidly changing regulatory developments.
Manage deliverables for the Impact Program Working Group as well as meetings with the Grainger Leadership Team regarding Grainger's Impact Program, including meeting agenda planning and associated memoranda.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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