Business Analyst

About Ben & Jerry’s

Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., started in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, USA, founded by childhood friends and dedicated activists Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. In 2000 Ben & Jerry’s became a wholly owned autonomous subsidiary of
*** with a unique governance structure that provides for an independent Board of Directors vested with primary responsibility for advancing Ben & Jerry's social mission and ensuring the essential integrity of the brand. Central to the mission of Ben & Jerry's is the belief that all three parts of its mission must thrive equally. This translates into a high-paced growth environment without compromising our grassroots and activist spirit.

That is how we remain a true purpose-led organization with a connected 3-part mission.

• Social mission:
  We initiate innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and internationally specifically on Climate Justice and Social Justice, Racial Justice, and Economic Justice
• Product mission:
  We make and distribute the finest quality natural ice cream and euphoric concoctions
• Economic mission:
  We operate our Company for sustainable, Profitable financial growth

The Sustainability Metrics Analyst will research, compile, and analyze data as needed by the Global Sustainability Manager to support Ben & Jerry’s sustainability objectives. Data managed in this role drive insights that shape business decisions and strategy around climate, circularity, and nature initiatives. This role will also develop, gather, and manage other internal and external metrics as needed by other members of the Social Mission team which can include applications for B Corp and Fairtrade certifications, annual Human Rights compliance reporting, data collection and assessment for the Social & Environmental Assessment Report (SEAR), as examples.

Data required may change based upon annual or long-term business priorities.

Comp Level: 1B (***-***/hr)

Term: 12 months with possibility to extend

• Collect and analyse energy, purchased goods, waste, transportation, and all business process activity required to develop Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions results for all geographies
• Track annual changes in packaging type, material and amounts. Support other packaging efforts through data collection and project management.
• Engage with Ben & Jerry’s suppliers to gather relevant ingredient GHG emissions, country of origin and L and Use Change indicators
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather relevant data, narratives, and approvals
• Analyze and synthesize sustainability, social impact, and governance data into clear, compelling content
• Lead new B Corp Certification process
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications to ensure on-time completion
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and data quality for the future
• Manage Social Mission process to create Purchase Orders and ensure on time payment to supplier partners.

• Proven experience in CSR, ESG, or sustainability reporting (3-5 years minimum). Familiarity with CSR reporting standards, GHG Protocol, and ESG frameworks
• Strong project management experience. This role requires strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Experience with B Corp certification is desired but not mandatory
• Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent work-life experience in corporate social responsibility or socially progressive initiatives
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting complex datasets—particularly social and environmental metrics—to extract actionable insights and support compelling, data-driven reporting.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft suite, with advanced skills in Excel and Powerpoint.
  
  Experience with SAP desired. Power
  
  BI or similar data visualization tools is desired. Open to learning AI
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency in data visualization and visual storytelling
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated

• Contract Type: 12 months
• Hours:
  
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  Based in South Burlington, VT or remote US