CLevelCrossing
Chief Sustainability Officer
CLevelCrossing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Job DescriptionCompany Description: Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste, and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours, and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.
Job Description SummaryTo develop and implement a world-class corporate sustainability program to match and accentuate the ecological transformation mission of Veolia Environment and Veolia North America as the world’s leading environmental services provider.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Sustainability Program ManagementAssess existing sustainability and ESG program elements to identify foundational components and build organizational and programmatic structure to align existing resources with post-merger sustainability initiative, including preparation of baseline report and recommendations for structural modifications to ensure institutionalization of sustainability initiative.Work with Executive Committee to establish corporate sustainability strategy and targeted ESG performance metrics, including phased and prioritized implementation and adaptive management strategies with annual and long-term goals and objectives.Align sustainability program reporting and management with existing corporate compliance, auditing, EHS, and related roles to ensure efficient integration and alignment.Amplify and support implementation of existing and future corporate environmental policies and procedures in coordination with business unit leadership to ensure a culture of environmental compliance and stewardship.Develop data management and reporting structure to ensure real-time performance and assessment against metrics and goals to ensure transparency and accountability in implementation.Manage preparation of annual sustainability report and regular status reports to Executive Committee.Develop and manage budget for sustainability program development and implementation with an emphasis on aligning resource needs within existing operating budgets.Align internal corporate sustainability strategy with external sustainability as a service business initiative, including developing and marketing case studies in key program areas (water and wastewater operations, waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, etc.).Review marketing materials, website, and other significant external communications for consistency with sustainability program initiatives and work with communications and marketing teams to develop new resources promoting sustainability commitments.Ensure sustainability program implementation and reporting compliance with regulatory requirements in coordination with Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel.Develop and manage CEO’s Sustainability Council.Develop and implement annual corporate sustainability awards program for individual sustainability champions, facilities, business units, and/or product lines.Serve as liaison to Veolia Environment on sustainability and ESG policies and initiatives.
Environmental Strategy IntegrationServe as senior environmental policy advisor to Executive Committee and primary business unit leadership.Monitor regulatory and policy developments to identify strategic business opportunities for environmental service business lines while supporting risk management functions of organization.Support General Counsel on assessment of risk to organization related to environmental litigation, enforcement, and related developments.
External EngagementMeet with government officials at federal, state, and local levels to foster relationships and partnership opportunities, advocate for corporate positions, and promote the Veolia brand.Engage with Chief Sustainability Officer or equivalent positions at clients, target clients, and channel partners.Represent organization at conferences nationally and internationally, and with key sector trade associations.Support strategy, business development, and government affairs teams on key client and project development initiatives.Develop ecological transformation and sustainability thought leadership through social media, podcasts, speeches, and publications.
Organizational StructureClosely align role with Chief Impact Officer, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Communications Officer, General Counsel, and EVP of Government Affairs.
Qualifications Education / Experience / BackgroundBachelor Degree in Business or other related field, Master’s degree in Law, J.D. required. Min. of 15 years of experience in a similar environment (Law, sustainability, administrator) in the environment field.
Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesExperience serving as a spokesperson. Ability to bring relationships and a clear set of external contacts in all relevant fields. Must be flexible and agile, with an ability to move quickly, pivot and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment. High ethical standards and commitment to core values of leadership, respect, and integrity. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strong ability to lead via influence, persuasion, negotiation, and effective communications across all levels of the organization. Should have a broad understanding of commercial, regulatory, and emerging issues and trends in areas related to water, recycling/waste management, as well as working knowledge of US and Canada laws and regulations related to environment, health, safety and sustainability.
Additional InformationA subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
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Job Description SummaryTo develop and implement a world-class corporate sustainability program to match and accentuate the ecological transformation mission of Veolia Environment and Veolia North America as the world’s leading environmental services provider.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Sustainability Program ManagementAssess existing sustainability and ESG program elements to identify foundational components and build organizational and programmatic structure to align existing resources with post-merger sustainability initiative, including preparation of baseline report and recommendations for structural modifications to ensure institutionalization of sustainability initiative.Work with Executive Committee to establish corporate sustainability strategy and targeted ESG performance metrics, including phased and prioritized implementation and adaptive management strategies with annual and long-term goals and objectives.Align sustainability program reporting and management with existing corporate compliance, auditing, EHS, and related roles to ensure efficient integration and alignment.Amplify and support implementation of existing and future corporate environmental policies and procedures in coordination with business unit leadership to ensure a culture of environmental compliance and stewardship.Develop data management and reporting structure to ensure real-time performance and assessment against metrics and goals to ensure transparency and accountability in implementation.Manage preparation of annual sustainability report and regular status reports to Executive Committee.Develop and manage budget for sustainability program development and implementation with an emphasis on aligning resource needs within existing operating budgets.Align internal corporate sustainability strategy with external sustainability as a service business initiative, including developing and marketing case studies in key program areas (water and wastewater operations, waste management, recycling, energy efficiency, etc.).Review marketing materials, website, and other significant external communications for consistency with sustainability program initiatives and work with communications and marketing teams to develop new resources promoting sustainability commitments.Ensure sustainability program implementation and reporting compliance with regulatory requirements in coordination with Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel.Develop and manage CEO’s Sustainability Council.Develop and implement annual corporate sustainability awards program for individual sustainability champions, facilities, business units, and/or product lines.Serve as liaison to Veolia Environment on sustainability and ESG policies and initiatives.
Environmental Strategy IntegrationServe as senior environmental policy advisor to Executive Committee and primary business unit leadership.Monitor regulatory and policy developments to identify strategic business opportunities for environmental service business lines while supporting risk management functions of organization.Support General Counsel on assessment of risk to organization related to environmental litigation, enforcement, and related developments.
External EngagementMeet with government officials at federal, state, and local levels to foster relationships and partnership opportunities, advocate for corporate positions, and promote the Veolia brand.Engage with Chief Sustainability Officer or equivalent positions at clients, target clients, and channel partners.Represent organization at conferences nationally and internationally, and with key sector trade associations.Support strategy, business development, and government affairs teams on key client and project development initiatives.Develop ecological transformation and sustainability thought leadership through social media, podcasts, speeches, and publications.
Organizational StructureClosely align role with Chief Impact Officer, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Communications Officer, General Counsel, and EVP of Government Affairs.
Qualifications Education / Experience / BackgroundBachelor Degree in Business or other related field, Master’s degree in Law, J.D. required. Min. of 15 years of experience in a similar environment (Law, sustainability, administrator) in the environment field.
Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesExperience serving as a spokesperson. Ability to bring relationships and a clear set of external contacts in all relevant fields. Must be flexible and agile, with an ability to move quickly, pivot and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment. High ethical standards and commitment to core values of leadership, respect, and integrity. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strong ability to lead via influence, persuasion, negotiation, and effective communications across all levels of the organization. Should have a broad understanding of commercial, regulatory, and emerging issues and trends in areas related to water, recycling/waste management, as well as working knowledge of US and Canada laws and regulations related to environment, health, safety and sustainability.
Additional InformationA subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
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