Climate and Sustainability Programs Manager

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
034205 Climate and Sustainability Programs Manager (Open)

Job Description:

The Climate and Sustainability Programs Lead will lead sustainability projects and programs.

This role will develop and execute Greif’s climate strategy and roadmap towards its Science-Based Target initiative GHG emissions reduction targets.

This role partners with the Marketing and Sustainability team, the Global Operations and Supply Chain team , facilities, Legal, Human Resources, external partners, and other stakeholders to drive the successful implementation of projects and programs that deliver impact and value creation for our global organization.

Key Responsibilities:


* Develop and execute Greif’s decarbonization roadmap, SBTi reduction targets, and climate strategy through:
+ Identifying and lead projects to decarbonize our operations by working closely with leaders and facilities around the world through guidance and best practice management.
+ Managing climate and energy resource repository and direct engagement with local markets to support deployment.
+ Demonstrating and documenting positive climate action that delivers business value.
+ Develop reduction initiatives through collaboration with value chain partners.
+ Identifying, assessing, and evaluating climate-related risks and opportunities with an understanding of organizational resiliency.


* Develop and implement Greif’s sustainability strategy through various projects including:
+ Support the development of the annual Sustainability Report and associated internal and external communications
+ Evaluate performance against short, mid, and long-term targets and identify where improvements are needed.
+ Manage compliance with climate-related disclosure requirements (CSRD, CSDDD, California SB 253 and SB 261, etc.), including documentation and assurance-readiness.
+ Develop guidance, tools, and resources to help facilities execute sustainability-related projects.


* Collect, validate, and manage sustainability data, including:
+ Annual GHG measurement/progress tracking aligned with the GHG Protocol.
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