Director, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs

Director, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs

General Purpose At Coca Cola Southwest Beverages we are discovering what we can achieve together, With Respect, We All Win. By creating a culture centered on shared success, exceeding expectations, and diverse communities, the possibilities are limitless. Together, we can inspire and redefine what it means to supply our friends, neighbors, and families with their favorite Coca-Cola beverages. The Director, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs will lead CCSWB's sustainability strategy, regulatory engagement, government affairs, and enterprise risk management.

Strengthen environmental and social impact while protecting the business from regulatory, operational, and reputational risk. Drive aligned lobbying and advocacy strategies across multiple states. Represent CCSWB with government agencies, elected officials, industry groups, and community stakeholders. Advance sustainability performance, enable business continuity, and position CCSWB as a leader in environmental stewardship and public policy influence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute the Sustainability Strategy & Governance for CCSWB in order to ensure long term operation of the business unit.
• Define and govern enterprise sustainability strategy, including performance scorecards and leadership reporting.
• Lead cross-functional sustainability initiatives across recycling, water, energy, packaging, and emissions.
• Generate KPIs, track, measure, and communicate progress against Coca-Cola system commitments and business goals.
• Build external partnerships and represent CCSWB to strengthen sustainability impact and reputation.
• Embed sustainability culture through employee engagement, education, and operational integration.
• Lead Sustainability Programs & Enterprise Engagement representing CCSWB
• Lead sustainability initiatives across recycling, packaging, water, energy, and emissions.
• Build strategic partnerships with community, industry, and government stakeholders.
• Serve as company spokesperson on sustainability initiatives.
• Design and drive employee sustainability education and engagement programs.
• Embed sustainability practices across operations and supply chain.
• Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Strategy
• Monitor and interpret environmental and operational regulations impacting the business.
• Assess impact of regulatory changes on operations, cost, and compliance.
• Develop proactive compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure regulatory alignment and execution.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and industry bodies.
• Government Affairs & Lobbying Strategy
• Execute multi-state lobbying strategy aligned to business and industry priorities.
• Engage policymakers to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes.
• Define legislative agendas and advocacy priorities across jurisdictions.
• Align internal stakeholders to support coordinated advocacy efforts.
• Adapt lobbying strategies to evolving political and regulatory environments.
• Legislative Intelligence & Policy Risk Management
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting the industry.
• Assess policy impact across financial, operational, and reputational dimensions.
• Identify early-stage risks and opportunities to influence outcomes.
• Lead rapid response to regulatory, legislative, and enforcement developments.
• Integrate legislative risk insights into enterprise decision-making.
• External Relations & Industry Leadership
• Build relationships with legislators, regulators, and key government stakeholders.
• Represent CCSWB in hearings, policy forums, and public engagements.
• Lead participation in industry associations and advocacy coalitions.
• Coordinate joint advocacy strategies with industry partners.
• Strengthen CCSWB's reputation as a trusted voice in public policy.
• Lobbying Governance, PAC & Advocacy Enablement
• Oversee lobbying compliance, disclosures, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure alignment with legal, ethical, and corporate governance standards.
• Lead PAC strategy, including fundraising, engagement, and compliance.
• Align political contributions with enterprise advocacy priorities.
• Manage external lobbyists and ensure performance…