Director of Sustainability Reporting
Company: Quad
Location: Sussex
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
As a global marketing experience company, Quad's goal is to help
our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated
marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for
our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend
effectiveness. We've built a rich legacy by believing in our
people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of
their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist
or a clinician, we're all driven to perform at our best- for
ourselves and our clients. At our core, we're a company that
believes we can always create a better way.
The Director of Sustainability Reporting plays a critical role in
advancing our company's commitment to environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) matters. This position is responsible for
developing next phase of Quad's ESG strategy, overseeing the
accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of ESG data, ensuring
compliance with established frameworks and standards. The Director
will report to the SVP Corporate Responsibility and collaborate
with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and external partners
to drive meaningful ESG disclosures and promote sustainable
practices both internally and externally. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- ESG Reporting Strategy and Oversight:
- Manage end-to-end ESG reporting and disclosure processes.
- Ensure accurate metrics and compelling content strategy for ESG
reports (and website), with focus on narrowing our focus to key
material topics.
- Build advocacy of our work both internally and externally.
- Refresh materiality assessment with outside consultants, to
comply with best-in-class standards and regulations.
- Manage content, roles and responsibilities and meeting cadence
of the ESG Working Team and ESG Executive Steering Committee
meetings.
- Data Collection and Validation:
- Coordinate efforts in collaboration with subject matter experts
to collect, verify, and summarize ESG data.
- Implement data validation and assurance processes.
- Manage and evolve the ESG reporting platform and metrics
database.
- Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Collaborate with the Corporate Controller and Audit/Assurance
teams.
- Strengthen internal controls for ESG reporting.
- Ensure alignment with established reporting frameworks (e.g.,
GRI, SASB, UNGC, SDGs).
- Performance Tracking and Dashboards:
- Develop and maintain performance dashboards and tracking
mechanisms in partnership with key subject matter experts.
- Evaluate progress against ESG commitments, future goals, and
stakeholder requirements.
- Support financial planning and strategy related to funding ESG
related initiatives that support Quad's commitments and goals.
- External Engagement and Ratings:
- Promote the organization's sustainability philosophy and
actions to both internal and external audiences.
- In partnership with marketing, maintain ESG site on and partner
on proactive recognition/awards strategy to amplify our work and
build advocacy.
- Execute employee education campaigns to support continued
progress on ESG commitments (Earth Month, etc.).
- Respond to external inquiries on ESG matters from client
requests (RPI / RFP), client presentations, investor questions and
surveys.
- Serve as subject matter expert in sustainability:
- Collaborate with other teams at Quad on our sustainability
initiatives: Environmental Compliance, Packaging, In-store
Marketing, Studio, etc.
- Work collaboratively with other leaders in the continued
development of carbon footprint reduction strategies for Quad and
our clients.
- Work collaboratively with other leaders to identify new
opportunities for energy efficiency, waste reduction, and
sustainable sourcing.
- Understand ratings methodologies and industry peer comparisons.
- Build relationships with ESG rating agencies such as ISS, MSCI,
Ecovadis, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), etc.
- Develop proactive strategy and manage timely updates of
Ecovadis information and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to enhance ESG scores.
- Process Improvement and Training:
- Enhance ESG-related reporting processes and tools.
- Recommend technological improvements to current processes.
- Train internal stakeholders, partners, and vendors on ESG data
reporting requirements and key areas of focus.
- Compliance and Risk Management:
- Stay informed about relevant government rules and regulations
related to ESG.
- Ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to mitigate
ESG-related risks. JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sustainability,
Environmental Science, Business). Appropriate education and/or
experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis. Experience:
- Minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in ESG reporting,
sustainability, environmental, or related fields.
- Experience with climate-related matters; carbon disclosure,
etc.
- Experience with CDP and Ecovadis reporting. Experience managing
cross-functional teams and external partnerships. Certificates,
Licenses, Registrations:
- Relevant certifications related to ESG reporting or
sustainability (e.g., CSR-P, GRI, SASB, TCFD) are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- In-depth understanding of ESG reporting frameworks and
standards, ESG/Sustainability trends and best practices.
- Knowledge of Life Cycle Analysis preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Proficiency in data management tools and reporting
platforms.
- Excels in team environment, leading cross-functional teams and
working with both internal and external stakeholders. The above
statements are intended to provide the general nature and level of
work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are
not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and requirements.
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including
401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to
creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need
to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad
does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race,
religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status,
genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable
federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of
applicants and employees based on any of these protected
categories. Drug-Free Workplace
Keywords: Quad, Wauwatosa , Director of Sustainability Reporting, Executive , Sussex, Wisconsin
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