The Senior Sustainability Program Specialist will work closely with business segments and departments to collect and analyze data and information about sustainability initiatives across Ameren. As part of the corporate sustainability department team, the Senior Specialist will develop and implement Ameren's ESG reporting processes, environmental compliance tracking and reporting, and provide sustainability program support. The Senior Specialist will be self-motived, analytically minded, and have exceptional written communication skills and experience in corporate sustainability to develop compelling content for internal and external reporting. The Senior Specialist will also provide research and analysis of sustainability data as assigned.
Key responsibilities include:
Aggregate, synthesize, and provide data for various sustainability reports (e.g., EEI ESG/Sustainability Template, CDP Climate, CDP Water, SASB, GRI, TCFD and Sustainability Report) and various sustainability surveys (e.g., MSCI and Sustainalytics).
Gather, compile, track and analyze sustainability data and improve data collection and analysis processes as needed. Develop benchmarking comparisons to other peer utilities and companies.
Lead ESG Score Management Team. Activities include maintaining current ESG rating scorecard; monitor and provide updates to ESG rating agencies; and outreach with ESG rating agencies,
Develop standard operating procedures implementing best practices for reporting ESG/sustainability metrics.
Help amplify sustainability/ESG strategy with groups and stakeholders and contribute to presentations and trainings
Participate in external sustainability groups to learn best-practices.
Participate in sustainability reporting initiatives (e.g., CDP, Sustainability Report, St. Louis Green Business Challenge, EPRI Sustainability Benchmarking, and etc.) as part of a larger team and prepare reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Actively contribute to development and enhancement of the overall Sustainability/ESG Program by conducting related research, program analyses, and program benchmarking.
Facilitate meetings and/or attend networking opportunities and represent Ameren at meetings and professional gatherings.
Through collaboration with others, develop and implement sustainability program initiatives.
Lead and support business and company materiality/priority assessments that inform business strategies and sustainability commitments.
Help coordinate Sustainability Executive Steering Committee activities and engage in corporate level Sustainability key initiatives as assigned.
Maintain the internal sustainability website with routine updates, information sharing, and other activities. Support other company sustainability related communications plans.
Coordinate Ameren corporate sustainability and environmental event planning and management as requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering, Sustainability, Economics, Business or other related field from an accredited college or university required.
Advanced degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering/Science, Environmental Policy, MBA or related field is preferred.
Five years or more of professional experience (including co-op or internship experience) in sustainability and/or environmental fields required.
Advanced degree in sustainability or environmental may be considered in lieu of experience.
Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis of environmental data and/or sustainability topics is preferred.
Prior experience with ESG and sustainability or environmental management system data platforms, databases, and tools is a plus.