Sr. Manager, Corporate Sustainability

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

 

Position Summary:

At Edgewell, we are committed to caring for our planet and spreading joy to everyone who shares it. We believe that sustainability is key to future-proofing our business and strive to embed it into everything we do. We know that having a positive impact on our environment and society today will ensure that we are a successful and responsible business for generations to come. We are seeking a passionate and proven ESG reporting, sustainability communications and community impact expert to join our Global Sustainability team and to be an enthusiastic champion for our sustainability strategy and the value it will create in the company.

 

The Senior Manager, Sustainability Reporting & Communications, will report to the Vice President of Global Sustainability and will serve as a key member of the Sustainability function with responsibility for creating and leading global programs and initiatives that support Edgewell’s sustainability strategy and advance the reputation and awareness of the company’s ESG progress and performance. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams and business groups from across all areas of the company, the Senior Manager will create and drive best-in-class sustainability communication and ESG reporting programs and practices that help to serve and anticipate the needs of our business and key stakeholders.

 

Additionally, this role will lead the company’s People & Communities sustainability pillar and be responsible for developing and managing Edgewell’s global community impact strategy and key programs – including strategic partnerships, impact measurement and reporting – as well as helping to support related corporate initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be passionate not only about driving social and environmental impact but also possess a depth of sustainability subject matter expertise, exceptional storytelling/writing skills and have prior experience with leading and developing ESG reports at a publicly traded company.

 

Key Accountabilities:

ESG / SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

• Partner with VP Global Sustainability to help develop and support corporate ESG Steering Committee, including agenda-setting, presentation and meeting facilitation.
• Lead all aspects of annual ESG / sustainability report development and execution, including defining report strategy and project management of report from start to finish.
• Serve as the master architect and storyteller for the report; define and lead development / collection of all content, metrics, and visuals – in alignment with global reporting frameworks, regulations, and best practices.
• Co-lead data collection, analysis, and verification in partnership with cross-functional sustainability team.
• Serve as the company subject matter expert for current and emerging ESG reporting standards and frameworks (eg, GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU CSRD, UNSDG, etc.); evaluate, identify and monitor company reporting capabilities, gaps and improvement opportunities and present recommendations to senior management.
• Establish and oversee ESG reporting processes, policies and practices; design and implement required checks and measures to enhance robustness of the process.
• Partner with key internal functions (eg, Internal Audit, Regulatory, Legal) to lead and support report assurance and compliance related activities.
• Develop annual continuous improvement plans to enhance year/year sustainability program performance, reporting and transparency.
• Provide reporting and communication support for other sustainability-related reports, ratings, rankings, surveys, etc.
• Conduct ongoing research and benchmarking to help the company stay informed and prepared for risks and opportunities associated with ESG trends, best practices, market developments, customer expectations, current/emerging ESG regulations, evolution in reporting standards, etc.

SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop sustainability communication strategies/ programs to support Edgewell's Sustainable Care 2030 strategy and corporate sustainability initiatives globally; lead planning and execution for internal/external communication efforts in partnership with Corporate Communications, HR, brand teams and other key stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with brand/functional teams to identify and develop strategic messaging/proof points and engaging stor