Sustainability Emissions Specialist

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc. is hiring a Sustainability Emissions Specialist to lead ESG data management focused on Scope 3 emissions. Responsibilities include developing data strategies and engaging stakeholders to enhance ESG data quality. Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience, particularly with Fortune 500 companies, and familiarity with ESG data technologies. The position allows for remote work, with 1-2 days required in the local office.
Sustainability Team Overview

The Corporate Sustainability Team is responsible for managing a global program that achieves our sustainability ambitions. Our sustainability program consists of three priority areas - climate action, healthy spaces, and creating fair and inclusive spaces. We work to drive transformational change across the enterprise and steward JLL's corporate purpose.

The Role

The Corporate Sustainability Team is seeking an experienced Sustainability Data Director to lead the firm's ESG data management and acquisition strategies with a focus on Scope 3 emissions.

Key Responsibilities
• Data Strategy and Management: Develop and execute a firm-wide ESG data management strategy, including the development and implementation of systems, tools and procedures to ensure the collection and ongoing management of accurate and complete ESG data with a focus on Scope 3 emissions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead transformative data management initiatives, collaborating with key internal functions and stakeholders to drive organizational change and build strategic initiatives to improve ESG data quality, governance, collection and management procedures across the firm's global operations.

Requirements
• 8+ years of experience managing ESG data, ideally for a Fortune 500 or similar company with a global footprint.
• Practical experience designing ESG data collection systems and approaches to source ESG data, including knowledge of the GHG Protocol and Scope 3 estimation methodologies.
• Prior experience applying the GHG Protocol and sector-specific emissions quantification guidelines related to the built environment is an asset.
• Relevant experience planning and managing multi-stakeholder projects, including the ability to steer and coordinate internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity working with ESG data collection, aggregation and reporting technologies such as Microsoft Sustainability Manager, Workiva and PowerBI.
• Ability to collaborate with external auditors and prepare ESG data for both limited and reasonable assurance.

Work Arrangements

Location: North America (with preference to Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta)

Work-Life Integration (WLI) Designation: 1-2 days at the local office and the remainder of work week remote at home

Domestic & International Travel required: 1-3 times per year