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The Global Sustainability Manager will report to the Global Head of Sustainability. The Global Sustainability Manager will be responsible for strategically developing and leading a global sustainability program.
What You'll Do:- Support the development of an industry-leading global program that is crafted to evolve with emergent trends in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) space, avoid risk and capitalize on opportunities.
- Help implement the sustainability goals of the enterprise to achieve stated targets (e.g., science-based targets initiative (SBTi), net zero, renewable energy, EV100, carbon compensation).
- Create collateral and materials that clearly communicate program strategy, goals and metrics to all levels of the organization.
- Help to establish Amex GBT as the expert and efficient marketplace for more sustainable business travel. Be customer focused.
- Support the creation and monetization of sustainability-focused products and services. Demonstrate to our clients and industry partners our leading sustainability program with end-to-end solutions, strategic partnerships, technological advancements, and constant innovation. Synthesize and translate sustainability trends, developments and scientific research into actionable advice for the business. Empower the sales team with a sustainability playbook.
- Industry wide, support the development of thought leadership that drives the travel sector towards net zero with advocacy and lobbying.
- Conduct research and provide subject matter expertise regarding decarbonization solutions such as sustainable aviation fuels. Help to create a Green Forum that connects sustainability-focused business partners through expert commercial engagement and supply chain management.
- Maintain environmental accreditations and certificates, regulatory reporting and filings, including without limitation: Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP); Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD); Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB); UK Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) Regulations; ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System); United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs); Global Reporting Initiative (GRI); EcoVadis, and additional legal requirements (e.g., US SEC, EU CSRD, and more).
- Embed sustainability into all aspects of the business. Provide subject matter expertise and function as a trusted adviser to key internal partners including: Technology for product development; Commercial for sales enablement; Consulting for sustainability guidance; Procurement for supply chain management; Real Estate for operational efficiency; Human Resources for employee engagement. Further the development of a culture that transforms every GBT employee into an environmental ambassador promoting sustainability throughout the travel industry and establishing GBT as a leader in this space.
What We're Looking For:- At least 6 years of work experience preferably in a related field, e.g., corporate sustainability, aviation, travel
- Advanced degree preferred
- Experience or exposure of sustainability reporting schemes and frameworks, e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, SBTi
- Proven experience and understanding of ESG regulations and requirements, e.g., EU CSRD, US SEC, TCFD
- Demonstrated ability to implement results on several complex projects at the same time.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills required, including written and verbal presentation skills.
- Experience or good understanding of GHG accounting
- Experience with implementing decarbonization solutions, e.g., carbon offsets, carbon insets, electric vehicles, renewable energy
- Experience in aviation decarbonization, e.g., Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Considering US based candidates in Central and Eastern timezoneLocationFlorida, United States
The US national annual base salary range for this position is from $70,000 to $140,000. The national range provided includes the base salary that GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Award plan, which rewards participants based on company and individual performance. For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.
Benefits at a glance
The #TeamGBT ExperienceWork and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
- Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.
- Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
- Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with global tuition assistance, access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
- We strive to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every aspect of our business at GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global Inclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
- Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.
- And much more!
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.
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What if I don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!
