Sustainability Compliance Specialist

HOK • Columbia, Washington • 2d ago

HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm recognized as the #1 A/E firm by Architectural Record, one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential Firms, and one of the Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. We are currently seeking a Sustainability Compliance Specialist to be part of our collaborative team.This role will work with our legal compliance team on a mix of tasks such as conducting audits, assessments, and ensuring compliance with laws and standards.

Who is the ideal candidate for this role?

You will be an ideal candidate if you are an organized, self-starter with proven knowledge of carbon and greenhouse gas compliance, EHS reporting, and the ability to take ownership of managing HOK’s climate action plan and GHG emissions accounting and reporting.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare clear and concise reports and technical documents and present findings.
Assist in identifying where HOK can reduce GHG emissions in its portfolio of leased office spaces.
Assist with developing and maintaining HOK’s green lease standards.
Provides input into development of policies and procedures to implement the HOK’s GHG emissions reduction targets, accounting procedures, and reporting processes.
Use appropriate tools to identify decarbonization opportunities and provide GHG emissions accounting, across HOK’s operations.
Assist in integrating decarbonization measures into HOK’s business strategies, processes, and policies.
Serves as a subject matter expert for the company on a range of GHG emission data collection, analysis, and reporting with specific experience with the Carbon Disclosure Project (or similar platform), Science-Based Target Initiative, and GHG Protocols.
Assist in developing a standardized ESG reporting framework based on internationally recognized standards such as the World Economic Forum Stakeholder Metrics Initiative and the Global Reporting Initiative.
Work closely with other corporate departments to identify emerging trends affecting ESG and GHG reporting and to provide input into adapting HOK’s policies and procedures as needed to respond.
Assist with developing and presenting annual training on HOK’s ESG and GHG policies and procedures.
Assist with reviewing and updating HOK’s climate action plan.
Assist with reviewing and updating HOK’s ESG Report.
Assist with developing internal controls for compliance with GHG emissions accounting and reporting commitment.
Provide support in responding to ESG and decarbonization-related assessment questionnaires and disclosure requirements.

Required Skills

Confidently understand carbon accounting and environmental reporting frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, TCFD, CSRD, GRI, WEF SMI, ISO 14001, SB 253, and SB 261.
Familiar with climate risk disclosure reporting requirements with some practical experience in their application.
Preferred candidate will demonstrate experience and skills across all Scopes (1, 2 and 3).
Experience with maintaining and updating sustainability or climate action plans.
Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and summarization skills.
Demonstrate excellent presentation, communication, and writing skills.
Passionate about sustainable operations and environmental, social, and governance topics.