***This is a fixed term contract role for 1 year***
Join us at the cutting edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.
The ESG Reporting team's mission is to build a lasting, scalable and trusted ESG reporting infrastructure to satisfy regulatory requirements and stakeholders’ expectations. We translate external requirements into internal needs and build tools and mechanisms that enable Amazon businesses to meet their ESG reporting obligations and effectively manage their ESG opportunities and risks.
We are looking for a ESG Business Engagement Lead, to own developing and scaling programs to support Amazon’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure processes. The ideal candidate will be able to work with a high level of collegiality, functioning as an ESG adviser to their respective business counterparts.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and operationalize a process to capture ESG reporting requirements to ESG data/metric providers across Amazon’s businesses.
- Communicate complex ESG concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-ESG professionals.
- Assess how upcoming ESG laws and regulations will impact Amazon businesses.
- Partner within teams to communicate data gaps, transition plans, policy needs and any business lead initiatives impacting the ESG disclosure processes.
A day in the life
There is no typical day. You could start your day with an early meeting catching up with your team, brainstorming new ideas, self-studying the latest industry trends, or fire-fighting an urgent issue. One thing is certain - you will get to work with a wide group of interesting stakeholders from across the world and learn new things about Amazon business and operations every day.
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture:
It is in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Work/Life Balance:
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Mentorship and Career Growth:
We have a career path for you no matter what stage you’re in when you start here. We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- Relevant work experience, including building or leading a high profile programs with complex input from stakeholders.
- Experience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior management.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across internal and external organizations to engage, influence, build consensus, and drive resolution to challenging problems.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, and experience conveying complex solutions/explanations in writing.
- Experience in ESG reporting, climate risk assessments, accounting or tax.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ESG certifications or equivalent certifications.
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements in sustainability.
- Curious, quick to assimilate information, detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow through.
- Ability to take ownership, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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