ESG Analyst

Date: Sep 3, 2024

Location:

US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 105227

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As an ESG Analyst , you will have the opportunity to:

• Be responsible for analyzing, reporting on and driving Black & Veatch's sustainability performance

• Primarily focus on enhancing the quality and completeness of Black & Veatch’s ESG data to support regulatory compliance and reporting and business decisions to improve carbon, water, waste and nature impacts.

• Work closely with a wide range of groups within the organization, including the Market Sectors, BV Operations, Global Real Estate, Human Resources, Digital & Information Technology, Marketing and more, to gather data, develop recommendations and implement sustainability performance improvements.

• Support development and implementation of vision and strategies on sustainability related projects

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about sustainability and wants to make a positive impact on the environment. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

The Team

As part of BV Enterprise Evolution , you will have the opportunity to drive agility, innovation, and hold BV accountable as an organization to our commitment to sustainability. As a member of this team, you are passionate about innovation, growth, client-centric, and work seamlessly across all areas of BV.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary curator of ESG data and disclosures across Black & Veatch to ensure a “one source of truth”. This includes working across the business to collect and inventory ESG-related data and managing the validation, auditing, and assurance processes within critical timelines.

• Lead the development and implementation of an ESG data management system, facilitate training and support across multiple teams in the company, ensure completeness of all responses, and implement required checks and measures to enhance robustness of the process.

• Provide guidance to and collaborate with the ESG data platform vendor to align business needs with the platform’s capabilities and features

• Manage various ESG data and support needs including annual reporting, quarterly progress updates, dashboards, reporting requests and systems development requirements.

• Develop data governance framework and maintain documentation of processes, procedures and SOPs around data collection, verification, and assurance of ESG metrics and measurables.

• Provide data, analytics, and insights to support ESG and Sustainability strategic decisions and performance management.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners by supporting them during data development and metrics creation.

• Maintain awareness of industry-wide standard processes and developments in ESG data and appropriately provide consultation on internal changes as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.

• 3-5+ years of experience in data management with 2-4 years in an ESG-focused role.

• Bachelors Degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Sustainability, or a similar field with strong exposure to data management and analytics.

• Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks, regulations, and methodologies such as GHG Protocol, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, ISSB, TCFD, GRI, SASB, and other relevant frameworks.

• Familiarity with ESG assessments and ratings such as CDP and CDP Supply Chain, DJSI, Ecovadis, MSCI, ISS, Sustainalytics, etc.

• Experience in managing an end-to-end ESG reporting solution and compiling and analyzing ESG related data from various sources.

• Strong data management skills and analytical problem solver. Proficient in defining, analyzing, and communicating both quantitative and qualitative information.

• Ability to build strong relationships with internal team members and develop deep content knowledge quickly.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and functions.

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with life cycle analysis (LCA)

• Experience and knowledge of decarbonization pathways relevant to global professional services organizations and construction firms

• A qualification or certification in greenhouse gas accounting (i.e., GHG management institute certification, GHG accounting graduate certificate)

• Project Management experience (PMP or equivalent a plus)

• Experience with assurance/audit work and the ability to apply this expertise across ESG reporting practices

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote

• Typical office environment Including sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Typical office environment Including sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

131

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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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