Senior ESG/CSR/Sustainability Report Writer

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to creating state-of-the-art narratives for transformation and innovation and deploying them at scale. Our goal is to deliver superior value and tangible results to our clients as they navigate the digital revolution and achieve transformations which generate a positive impact. Our global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients’ businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science. 

Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to its clients as they navigate the digital revolution. Our global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients’ businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science.

Addison - part of SiaXperience - is a creative agency with award-winning digital thinkers, creators, storytellers, content creators and developers. We are one team delivering everything from concept to execution.

Why Join The Sia Village?

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.

Your experience at Sia Partners will be enriched by a(n):

• Entrepreneurial journey
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving professional development goals through guidance, and real-time feedback
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs with an ever-growing list of global affinity initiatives
• Annual seminar, an in-person value-add experience, that allows you to network with colleagues throughout North America

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior ESG/CSR/Sustainability Report Writer to join our team on a contract, freelance basis. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of writing and editing ESG/CSR/sustainability reports for Fortune 500 corporations.

Key Responsibilities:
● Develop and write comprehensive ESG/CSR/sustainability reports for Fortune 500 corporations
● Contribute to planning report content and design process; offer approaches to developing content in line with client needs and goals
● Gather information from disparate sources (client drafts, press releases, specialized background documents, in-person interviews or interview transcripts, others) and synthesize/translate that information into clear and succinct paragraphs that communicate our client’s perspective on its own activities. Also recognize and separate the most relevant information.
● Edit and review reports written by other team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards
● Work alongside Lead Content Strategist to clarify key messages and write report content.
● Review and transform diverse pieces of content into cohesive narrative that aligns with client needs, style/branding guidelines and external ESG reporting requirements
● Make recommendations on how to best convey complex information clearly and concisely for various audiences and formats (narrative, leadership letters, case studies, infographics etc.)
● Work closely with stakeholders to gather and analyze data for the reports
● Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments in ESG/CSR/sustainability reporting
● Collaborate with other departments and team members to ensure the reports align with company goals and objectives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience writing and editing ESG/CSR/sustainability reports for Fortune 500 corporations
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Effective interview skills and ability to interact with external stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and research abilities
• Strong attention to details and ability to copy edit own/other's work
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for ESG/CSR/sustainability reporting
• Familiarity with ESG report topics (climate change, biodiversity, diversity & inclusion, corporate governance, supply chain, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Business Administration, Communications) preferred, but not required

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits 

This is a freelance contract role with compensation set at a mutually agreed upon hourly rate. 

Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills experience, qualifications, and market location

• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance policies depending on weekly hours of service (30 hours min)

Our Commitment To Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.