Global Sustainability Director

2 weeks ago


Columbia, Maryland, United States W. R. Grace Full time
Global Senior Director of Sustainability

W. R. Grace is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Global Senior Director of Sustainability to join our Corporate Strategy team. This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Strategy, Planning, and Sustainability located at our Columbia, MD headquarters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate-wide sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with business and functional leadership.
  • Monitor regulatory and policy landscapes, market trends, and global developments to provide insights and recommendations for the company.
  • Lead the company's sustainability efforts, including sustainable operations, product development, ESG-related risk management, and reporting.
  • Build and manage a high-performing team to enhance capabilities and drive sustainability initiatives.
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders to enhance sustainable product portfolios and support customers' sustainability goals.
  • Develop and lead a company-wide network of sustainability practitioners to share best practices and align on goals.
  • Report progress and align towards company goals to the Grace Sustainability Governance Committee and the Sustainability Steering Committee at Standard Industries.
  • Work closely with the VP of Sustainability at Standard Industries and other OpCos to identify synergies and adopt best practices.
  • Lead the Sustainability Capital Steering Team to ensure effective use of sustainability capital in advancing the company's goals.
  • Lead a team of three direct reports for data collection and management in support of ESG performance reporting and monitoring progress against sustainability strategies.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, including strategy and program implementation.
  • Prior experience leading corporate sustainability efforts, including strategy and program implementation.
  • Proven track record of influencing without authority and possessing a clear vision for sustainability's role within the business.
  • Ability to lead and build high-performing teams through a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of sustainability reporting protocols, including Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for climate and water, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and Science-Based Targets Initiative.
  • Knowledge of GHG emission calculations and verification and environmental and carbon accounting software.
  • Knowledge of data management and data analytics processes.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface and communicate with cross-functional teams at all levels, and with external stakeholders such as regulators, customers, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in ESG/sustainability-related field.
  • Chemical industry experience managing sustainability, engineering, or productivity programs.
  • Experience with implementation of management systems to conform with relevant standards.
  • Knowledge of ESG reporting protocols used by various stakeholders.
  • Relevant professional certification (P.E., etc.).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and SharePoint, or equivalent.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match - Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement


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