Global Sustainability LeaderDate: Feb 7, 2024Location:USCompany: Black & Veatch Family of CompaniesAt Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.Req Id : 102143Opportunity Type : StaffRelocation eligible : NoFull time/Part time : Full-TimeContract Hire Only for this Project : NoWhy Black and VeatchRecognized 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 OpportunityAs the Global Sustainability Leader, you will be responsible for driving our company's sustainability strategy and initiatives, ensuring that we are operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner while also driving business value. You will lead the development and implementation of our ESG roadmap, establish governance structures and processes to support sustainability initiatives, and define, track and report on key sustainability metrics across the enterprise. You will also play a critical role in developing and implementing our decarbonization strategy, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to further reduce our carbon footprint, minimize our waste and drive to water positivity. As a member of our extended executive leadership team, you will champion sustainability efforts across the organization, advocating for sustainability policies and initiatives both internally and externally. Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring that our company remains a leader in sustainable business practices and that we are delivering value to all of our stakeholders, including our customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate.The TeamAs part of BV Strategic Growth , you will have the opportunity to drive agility, innovation, and hold BV accountable as an organization to our commitment to transform and grow. You are passionate about growth, client-centric, and work seamlessly across all areas of BV.Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the company's ESG roadmap and ensure alignment with business objectives, and provide strategic direction to the company on all sustainability issues.
Establish governance structures and processes to support sustainability initiatives and ensure accountability, and ensure that sustainability considerations are integrated into the company's decision-making processes and implemented at sector, regional and functional levels as appropriate.
Define and track key sustainability metrics across the enterprise, and report routinely on progress to internal and external stakeholders; build and manage a contemporary carbon impact tracking and sustainability reporting database to enable efficient assessment, reporting and updates to the corporate ESG plan and periodic reporting.
Lead the development and implementation of the company's decarbonization strategy, including setting targets, budgets and identifying opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with all relevant sustainability goals.
Coordinate the ESG strategy to integrate and link with the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, including establishing goals and metrics to measure progress, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization.
Engage with suppliers, clients, and communities impacted by the company's operations to ensure alignment with inter-dependent sustainability goals, and establish partnerships and collaborations to drive innovative and affordable sustainability outcomes.
Develop and oversee communications strategies to promote the company's sustainability efforts and report on progress, and ensure that the company's sustainability performance is effectively communicated to all internal and external stakeholders with a particular focus on how the employee can align and make a personal impact to their own and the company’s sustainability initiatives.
Establish Black & Veatch as a progressive thought leader and practitioner in how to achieve decarbonization, water and waste resiliency measures while driving business growth and operational efficiencies.
Monitor emerging sustainability trends, regulations and best practices to ensure the company remains a compliant leader in sustainable business practices, and continually evaluate and improve the company's sustainability strategy, targets and initiatives.
Management ResponsibilitiesSupervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of experience in sustainability or corporate social responsibility, with a proven track record of driving sustainability outcomes in a large enterprise environment
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of ESG issues and trends, including decarbonization, diversity, equity, and governance, and ability to navigate and address complex sustainability challenges
Customer and market understanding, and ability to align sustainability initiatives with business objectives and stakeholder needs
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization .
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an adaptive mindset to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization, and to lead cross-functional teams to achieve sustainability goals.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, maintains ample, up-to-date business and industry knowledge in order to make sound decisions for the organization. Understands the policies and other external factors affecting the organization.
Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. For example, keeps business strategies up to date to address evolving dynamics in the market and organization. Leverages key differentiators in the market. Aligns the strategies of different business units to address long-term opportunities.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, emphasizes accountability, measures organizational performance against goals, addresses poor team performance, does not accept blaming others or excuses.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, motivates people to produce highest-quality outcomes and pursue continuous improvement. Sees that problems are well examined and improvements are integrated into all relevant work processes.
Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. For example, builds a team with an exemplary reputation for reliability and for meeting even difficult commitments. Builds trust among people and groups by ensuring honest and up-front communication; maintains transparency.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, fosters flexibility in the organization; initiates change in response to external cues. Adapts leadership style for different situations and challenges. Builds the structures and culture that allow for some organizational flexibility.
CertificationsWork Environment/Physical DemandsTypical 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.CompetenciesManages complexityBalances stakeholdersBusiness insightStrategic mindsetEnsures accountabilityOptimizes work processesCollaboratesInstills trustSituational adaptabilityInterpersonal savvySalary PlanGMT: General ManagementJob Grade006Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
