Daily Sustainability Job Post

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Position Overview:

The GitLab DevOps platform empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more efficiently. We are one of the world’s largest all-remote companies with 1,800+ team members and values that guide a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can contribute.

ESG Manager
The ESG Manager reports to the Senior Director, ESG, and is responsible for contributing to GitLab’s sustainability programs, policies, and initiatives.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in environment, social, and governance programs and disclosures. This individual can inspire and influence cross-functional teams and has a strong desire to make a positive impact.

Don’t have a ton of knowledge about GitLab yet? Don’t worry. We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you will be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.

What you’ll do in this role

• Participate in the development of the company’s ESG strategy and implements the strategy
• Contribute to the development and publication of ESG reports including collecting data, material metrics, and consolidating information requests
• Collect, manage, and submit content to key ESG rating firms and track score progress
• Collaborate with key internal teams on relevant data and target setting
• Advise on and develop ESG standards, principles, and policies
• Conduct benchmarking, follow trends, and provide best practices for ESG disclosures while identifying gaps and presenting solutions
• Develop and maintain tools and mechanisms to evaluate, track and report on progress against company ESG goals

We’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience in non-financial reporting, corporate social responsibility, ESG disciplines or sustainability
• Knowledge of key reporting frameworks including GRI, SASB, CDP, and TCFD
• Experience in managing ESG issues and disclosures, preferably in the tech industry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills as well as creativity and resourcefulness
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Superior research and analytical skills
• Outstanding cross-functional partnership skills, with a confirmed ability to identify, initiate and lead efforts with both internal and external teams
• Embrace GitLab Values of Collaboration, Results, Efficiency, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Iteration, and Transparency
• A shared interest in our values, and working in accordance with those values
• Also, we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the ​​confidence gap​.​​ You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.