Climate and Sustainability Programs Manager

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.

• 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.
  • Third-party verification of GHG inventory.
  • Analyzing data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

• Relevant education at Bachelor's or Master's level in a sustainability- or climate-related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• 5-7 years of demonstrated technical experience leading, designing, and/or evaluating projects and programs that promote decarbonization and sustainability.
• Experience related to climate science, greenhouse gas inventories, renewable energy, energy markets, green building, finance, sustainability-related marketing and other environmental focus areas, including regulatory issues.

• Familiarity with a wide range of clean energy strategies and technologies, including their appropriateness in various types of low resource settings.
• Experience developing and implementing a carbon reduction roadmap. Hands-on experience successfully leading meaningful carbon reduction within a global company is a significant plus.
• In-depth understanding of the GHG Protocol and science-based GHG reduction methodologies (SBTi).
• Knowledge and expertise of sustainability-related reporting frameworks and standards (CDP, ISSB, TCFD, SASB, CSRD).
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills able to cultivate, build, and manage strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially, effectively, and impactfully across all levels of an organization. Able to distill complex information into clear strategies.
• Strong business acumen – ability to define problems and translate findings into a clear business case with tangible analysis.
• Customer obsession – puts the customer first in the way we design, innovate, and develop our climate vision.

The pay range for this position is $ - $. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $ to $. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short‑term incentive.

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well‑being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.