Director of ESG (Environment and Social Governance)

***Director of Environment and Social Governance (ESG)***

COGS has partnered with, multi billion dollar revenue chemical manufacturing company who are looking for a Director of ESG to join their team. Due to increased market demand, they are in growth mode and expanding! As a result they have introduced a new and exciting position for the Director of ESG.

As the Director of ESG, you will be involved in developing and executing strategies to integrate ESG principles throughout their operations, ensuring adherence to international standards and regulations. This position reports directly into the CEO of the company.

The job is based on-site in Chicago, IL with salary up to 180K + Bonus

Job Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor performance against corporate ESG goals and roadmap. Regularly benchmark the company's performance against peers, industry trends, and best practices. Proactively identify issues, risks, opportunities, and trends impacting ESG and corporate responsibility.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a regular schedule of ESG reporting, both internal and external, including producing an annual ESG Report and other necessary reporting products.
• Develop and maintain an ESG dashboard for functional leaders and the executive team.
• Draft clear, synthesized, and well-supported content for annual reporting.
• Manage ESG reporting to third parties as appropriate.
• Anticipate regulatory trends and their implications.
• Ensure adherence to sustainability laws and regulations relevant to our industry, processes, and type of business.
• Plan, coordinate, review processes, and track results for various ESG efforts.
• Promote ongoing dialogue with internal and external stakeholders to develop constructive, transparent relationships. When needed, evaluate and coordinate the use of external consultants.
• Revise key processes and related criteria/metrics/tools for decisions.
• Coach decision-makers to manage complex trade-offs.
• Identify gaps and adopt appropriate educational initiatives for up skilling and/or sourcing the missing capabilities.
• Share and disseminate knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability Studies or Business, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of related experience that includes direct experience with ESG programs in a corporate environment, including working with reporting and ratings frameworks.

This opportunity can offer you:

• Huge opportunities for career progression
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the chemical manufacturing industry
• Competitive 401K, health, dental & vision schemes
• Hugely impactful role with a mandate to drive change
• Work cross-functionally in a well-cultured and growing company