Weinreb Group Sustainability & ESG recruiting:
Daily Sustainability Job Post
JOANN Stores
Analyst, Sustainability
Cleveland, OH
For more details and to apply, please visit:
https://joann.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers_at_JOANN/job/Cleveland-Ohio/Analyst--Sustainability_R64963-1
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Position Overview:
SUMMARY
The Sustainability Analyst is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of JOANN’s environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) program, including project and program management, researching of ESG trends and issues, and compiling and analyzing key ESG metrics and data. This role will interact on a day-to-day basis with Team Members from across the company to deliver on key ESG priorities including but, not limited to, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories and reduction strategies, climate and ESG-related public reporting and disclosures, and product sustainability/circularity initiatives.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Support annual GHG emissions inventory efforts including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 related data collection and coordination with external vendor
- Collect and analyze ESG baseline metrics to support JOANN’s ESG strategy implementation
- Support climate and ESG-related reporting by drafting content, preparing presentations, and compiling data to meet TCFD, SASB, GRI and/or CDP requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify, implement, and track emissions reduction strategies including energy management and circularity
- Participate in existing internal teams to advance key social and governance company priorities
- Monitor peer companies/emerging ESG trends to position JOANN as an ESG leader
- Monitor state and federal policy relative to ESG to assess impact on business operations and objectives
- Manage interns as required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some travel may be required, primarily for conferences and trainings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Ability to participate in cross-functional projects, committees and teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills including quantitative analysis
• Practical, business-minded approach to problem solving
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in business management, economics, government, communication, environmental science or related field
Education Preferred: Graduate Degree with relevant focus area for strategic and technical areas of ESG and/or quantitative methods
Experience Minimum: 0-2 years experience in corporate responsibility, ESG, sustainability, or policy roles
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This position will be located at:
5555 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236
JOANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. JOANN is an at-will employer, which means that your employment may be terminated by JOANN or yourself with or without notice or cause unless the at-will arrangement is modified by a written agreement signed by both you and and authorized representative of JOANN.