Daily Sustainability Job Post

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Position Overview:

About GM
There’s never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won’t happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us
Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description
Role Responsibilities:

• Support driving the end-to-end development of the governance strategy for GM’s ESG Report and other Sustainability disclosures. Including reports drafting, controls and process management aligned with SEC reporting practices.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership in the areas of:
  • ESG reporting according to major reporting frameworks and standards: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNSDG.
  • Other ESG disclosures including but not limited to DJSI and CDP
  • GHG accounting, standards, tools and best practices including GHG protocol and carbon pricing.
  • ESG benchmarking and management of relationships with ranking and raters including: MSCI, ISS and Sustainalytics
  • ESG data gathering, consolidation, assurance/audit.
  • Reporting process and controls management
  • Materiality Assessment and Climate Risk Scenario Analysis
• Maintain strong cross-functional collaboration with other organizations including but not limited to Controllership, Legal Staff, Corporate Secretary, and Public Policy.
• Provide formal supervision to individual employees within the sustainability functional area in addition to mentor and coach team members across the organization to further develop competencies within GM.
• Benchmark best practices and stay abreast of risks and opportunities for GM associated with ESG trends and developments in the market.
• Identify and position GM and the Sustainability practice for third party recognitions and awards by managing benchmark and overall mapping and scoping a strategy in this area.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a Master’s in Sustainability, Environmental Science or MBA, preferred.
• 5 years+ minimum working experience in ESG reporting including other non-financial disclosures (SASB, TCFD, UNSDG, CDP, DJSI) in a corporate setting or consulting firm. Hands on experience on financial disclosures (SEC) is a plus.
• 5 years+ of people leader experience with direct reports supervision responsibility.
• Proven working experience in GHG accounting and ESG data management practice areas
• 10 years+ of experience working with global cross-functional teams and ability to influence without authority.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience in internal/external communication roles is a plus.
• Hands on experience managing environmental or sustainability software solutions is a plus.

*this is a hybrid role and work will be done primarily remotely with occasional in person meetings

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.