SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST

Engage and coach stakeholders to achieve short- and long-term sustainability objectives and public commitments.

Manage sustainability data collection and analytics on multiple topics, including carbon emissions reduction, packaging, and deforestation; program and project management; and ESG reporting and disclosure.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree relevant field
- 3+ years of experience in sustainability (public or private)
- Demonstrated skills in data management, analytics, and project management
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
- Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to plan/prioritize a variety of tasks and adapt efficiently to changing priorities

Desired
- Master's Degree relevant field
- Any experience in climate change, packaging and plastics, or responsible sourcing
- 5+ years of experience in sustainability
- Sustainable finance or business background- Manage efforts to fulfill Kroger's ESG Strategy: Thriving Together and Zero Hunger
- Zero Waste environmental and social impact plan to advance positive impacts for people and our planet
- Continually improve sustainability performance across the company by working with lines of business and corporate functions
- Partner with stakeholders to continually improve data accuracy and integrity; gather and synthesize data to inform program management and decision-making; and develop recommendations for improving performance and positive impact
- Demonstrate familiarity with current sustainability reporting frameworks and emerging disclosure trends to support ESG reporting
- Research and monitor changes to relevant environmental policy and legislation to inform topic roadmaps
- Lead program and project management with cross-functional teams on topics such as packaging, climate, and waste
- Collaborate with retail division leaders on local and regional sustainability topics as needed
- Provide project and program support to increase associate and customer engagement to improve sustainability and social impact
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation