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Kohl's Sustainability & ESG Advisor in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
The Sustainability & ESG Advisor is responsible for leading the Company’s sustainability and ESG initiatives cross functionally. This person will review industry best practices and recommend areas of improvement to senior leadership, communicate the Company’s progress on ESG initiatives with key stakeholders (through surveys, award applications, etc.) and educate internal stakeholders on ESG initiatives.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Monitor and develop company wide ESG programs and strategies
Monitors execution of ESG/environmental compliance programs and initiatives
Oversees the environmental/sustainability reports, certifications, frameworks and other reporting requirement and identifies key gap analysis areas
Builds relationships with vendors and service providers to strengthen ESG
Ensures integrity and clarity of information used in ESG programs
Develop and enhance strategic company Sustainability framework, inclusive of setting SBTi and Net-Zero Targets and executing next steps
Continuously improve and advocate for ESG programs
Drives collaboration between stakeholder teams to support the adoption of new ESG programs and projects
Maintains up to date knowledge of relevant regulations and advises leadership and internal partners on potential implications
Presents to all levels of management on ESG and initiatives
Identifies Corporate, Store, and distribution center needs for ESG enhancements
Influences and trains business partners and Associates on ESG programs and initiatives
Execute and Manage Efficient & Effective Project Management
Manage and oversee multiple project assignments including cross-functional project involvement
Influences timely and accurate results of projects
Advises partners with well-researched recommendations and solutions
Develop Self and Team
Champion strategies to improve team communication, organizational, technical, and analytical skills
Support the development of all direct and indirect reports
Communicate clear and consistency goals to the team
Drive Relationships to Enhance ESG Awareness
Develop strong cross-functional relationships across al l levels within organization
Lead ESG advisory activities across the organization
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's degree
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to comprehend and analyze operational processes
Experience communicating with various levels of management
Minimum of 4+ years of experience in environmental/sustainability functions
Preferred
Progressive experience in Sustainability, Environmental Regulation and Compliance for a nationwide organization with multiple locations to consumers and logistics arms.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Environmental Sciences or similar with 4-6 years of relevant audit or business experience
Word processing and spreadsheet software, Google apps collaboration tools, data analysis tools
Familiarity with EPA / DOT laws and environment
Retail Experience