Corporate Sustainability Partner

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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status. Need Help? If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response). Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Please review the following job description: Perform the recurring calculation, validation, documentation, and reporting activities for Truist's Scope 3 operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and related sustainability data processes, with guidance and review from senior sustainability leaders. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather and analyze emissions data, execute established reporting and control procedures, and contribute to improvements in data quality, operational efficiency, and environmental performance. Escalate novel methodological questions, significant data limitations, and reporting risks for review and resolution. **For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to: H-1B, F-1 OPT F-1 STEM OPT F-1 CPT J-1 TN-1 TN-2 E-3 O-1 Future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status ​ LOCATION: Please note that candidate must be located in one of the following locations: Charlotte, NC Raleigh, NC Atlanta, GA Truist 'in office' requirement is 5 days per week. No full remote or relocation assistance available at this time. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Perform the collection, validation, calculation, and documentation of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions data across applicable operational emissions categories, using established methodologies and with guidance from senior sustainability leaders. 2. Coordinate with internal business partners, including Sourcing, Corporate Real Estate & Workplace, Corporate Travel, Human Resources, and technology teams, to obtain and clarify data necessary for emissions calculations and reporting. 3. Perform data analysis and quality reviews to identify discrepancies, trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement; resolve routine issues and escalate complex or material issues. 4. Prepare activity and emissions data and documentation for internal reporting, sustainability disclosures, surveys, and other stakeholder requests. 5. Maintain supporting documentation, procedures, and controls, and apply established methodologies related to greenhouse gas calculations and sustainability reporting processes. 6. Execute assigned internal control, validation, governance, and third-party verification activities. 7. Complete and help manage activities within sustainability calculation and broader corporate sustainability data validation platforms. 8. Identify and recommend opportunities to improve data quality, process efficiency, automation, and reporting consistency, and implement approved improvements. 9. Develop sustainability-related presentations, analyses, reports, and responses to internal and external information requests. 10. Partner with technology and business teams to support integration of sustainability data into enterprise systems and reporting processes. 11. Monitor developments in greenhouse gas accounting standards, reporting frameworks, and emerging disclosure requirements; summarize developments and escalate potential implications to senior sustainability leaders. 12. Contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions through data analysis, research, and stakeholder support and engagement. Corporate Sustainability Partner Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related experience 2. 4+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental reporting, ESG, analytics, risk, compliance, reporting, or related functions 3. Working knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol 4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 5. Experience working with large datasets and proficiency in Excel or similar analytical tools 6. Effective written and verbal communication skills 7. Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across functions, follow established procedures, and seek guidance or escalate issues when appropriate Corporate Sustainability Senior Partner Required Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 2. 6+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including demonstrated ability to independently lead complex analytical, reporting, or data processes. 3. In-depth and broad knowledge within own professional discipline, with demonstrated ability to make and explain complex technical and methodological judgments. 4. Solid understanding of greenhouse gas calculation methodologies and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. 5. Proven abilities in Excel and other quantitative analysis tools. 6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret and explain complex information to a range of audiences, influence cross-functional stakeholders, lead work without direct authority, and handle interpersonal issues with tact and diplomacy. 7. Ability to listen and exercise judgment and sophisticated skills in solving complex technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of competing business objectives and priorities. Preferred Qualifications: Experience applying Greenhouse Gas Protocol methodologies, including greenhouse gas inventory development, emissions calculations, and data validation. Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and translating complex operational data into actionable environmental and sustainability metrics. Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive results across a large, matrixed organization. Experience supporting corporate sustainability, environmental reporting, greenhouse gas accounting, climate disclosures, or ESG reporting initiatives. Experience utilizing Workiva, Watershed, or similar sustainability, reporting, and enterprise data management platforms. General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site . Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work. Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. 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