Manager of Sustainability

Franklin Energy is seeking a Manager of Sustainability in Charlotte, NC, responsible for overseeing sustainability initiatives, managing environmental and social impact, and ensuring effective implementation across operational sites. The role includes monitoring utility consumption, developing sustainable solutions, coordinating the annual sustainability report, and engaging with external sustainability programs. The manager will analyze sustainability metrics to support strategic decision-making and foster relationships with stakeholders.
About the position

As a Manager of Sustainability at Franklin Energy, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. This position is responsible for overseeing the environmental and social impact of the company's operations, ensuring that sustainability initiatives are effectively implemented across all operational sites. You will interact with both internal and external customers, representing the company in relevant public forums and building relationships with other companies, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Your efforts will assist in accurately measuring our sustainability performance, effectively communicating our sustainability message, and continually driving improvements in sustainability practices. In this role, you will manage the implementation of sustainability initiatives, including energy, water, and waste management. You will monitor and maintain data collection systems to track utility consumption at company facilities and lead the development and execution of sustainable solutions that align with the company's overall sustainability strategy. Additionally, you will identify and implement best practices in social responsibility, supporting the creation of action plans and capturing performance in relevant forums and reports. You will coordinate and manage the annual sustainability report, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation of the company's sustainability efforts and achievements. Engaging with external sustainability programs and organizations will be crucial, as you will represent the company and foster collaborative relationships. You will also develop and manage strategies to address supplier and customer sustainability requests, ensuring alignment with the company's sustainability goals. Your analytical skills will be essential as you analyze existing and new environmental and social sustainability metrics, providing insights to support strategic and tactical decision-making. Overall, your role will be integral to supporting the company's current sustainability strategy and ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with industry standards.

Responsibilities
• Oversee and manage the implementation of the company's sustainability initiatives, including energy, water, and waste management across all operational sites.
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• Monitor and maintain data collection systems to track utility consumption at company facilities.
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• Lead the development and execution of sustainable solutions, ensuring they align with the company's overall sustainability strategy.
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• Identify and implement best practices in social responsibility, supporting the creation of action plans and capturing performance in relevant forums and reports.
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• Coordinate and manage the annual sustainability report, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation of the company's sustainability efforts and achievements.
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• Engage with external sustainability programs and organizations, representing the company and fostering collaborative relationships.
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• Develop and manage strategies to address supplier and customer sustainability requests, ensuring alignment with the company's sustainability goals.
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• Lead the development of sustainability metrics, analyses, and forecasts to support both long-term and short-term business plans.
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• Analyze existing and new environmental and social sustainability metrics, providing insights to support strategic and tactical decision-making.
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• Support all aspects of the company's current sustainability strategy, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with industry standards.
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• Develop and manage data collection and auditing systems for the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainability metrics.
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• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with the company's sustainability objectives.
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• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on sustainability projects.
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, community groups, and regulatory bodies, to advance sustainability initiatives.
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• Communicate sustainability goals and progress to stakeholders through various channels, including reports, presentations, and meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field.
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• Minimum of 4 years' experience supporting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) data activities.
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• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in developing, managing, and altering sustainability policies.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.
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• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerBI, with the ability to create complex, visually optimized dashboards for diverse audiences.
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• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with customers, clients, and employees.
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• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret data, and solve practical problems.

Nice-to-haves
• Master's degree in a related field.
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• Professional certifications in sustainability or related areas (e.g., LEED, ISSP).
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• Experience with stakeholder engagement and managing cross-functional teams.
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• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

Benefits
• Dental insurance
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• Health insurance
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• Paid holidays
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• Paid time off
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• Parental leave
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• Vision insurance