Senior Sustainability Program Specialist

About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

The Senior Sustainability Program Specialist will work closely with business segments and departments to collect and analyze data and information about sustainability initiatives across Ameren. As part of the corporate sustainability department team, the Senior Specialist will develop and implement Ameren's ESG reporting processes, environmental compliance tracking and reporting, and provide sustainability program support. The Senior Specialist will be self-motived, analytically minded, and have exceptional written communication skills and experience in corporate sustainability to develop compelling content for internal and external reporting. The Senior Specialist will also provide research and analysis of sustainability data as assigned.

About The Position
The Senior Sustainability Program Specialist will work closely with business segments and departments to collect and analyze data and information about sustainability initiatives across Ameren. As part of the corporate sustainability department team, the Senior Specialist will develop and implement Ameren's ESG reporting processes, environmental compliance tracking and reporting, and provide sustainability program support. The Senior Specialist will be self-motived, analytically minded, and have exceptional written communication skills and experience in corporate sustainability to develop compelling content for internal and external reporting. The Senior Specialist will also provide research and analysis of sustainability data as assigned.

Key responsibilities include:

• Aggregate, synthesize, and provide data for various sustainability reports (e.g., EEI ESG/Sustainability Template, CDP Climate, CDP Water, SASB, GRI, TCFD and Sustainability Report) and various sustainability surveys (e.g., MSCI and Sustainalytics).
• Gather, compile, track and analyze sustainability data and improve data collection and analysis processes as needed. Develop benchmarking comparisons to other peer utilities and companies.
• Lead ESG Score Management Team. Activities include maintaining current ESG rating scorecard; monitor and provide updates to ESG rating agencies; and outreach with ESG rating agencies,
• Develop standard operating procedures implementing best practices for reporting ESG/sustainability metrics.
• Help amplify sustainability/ESG strategy with groups and stakeholders and contribute to presentations and trainings
• Participate in external sustainability groups to learn best-practices.
• Participate in sustainability reporting initiatives (e.g., CDP, Sustainability Report, St. Louis Green Business Challenge, EPRI Sustainability Benchmarking, and etc.) as part of a larger team and prepare reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to development and enhancement of the overall Sustainability/ESG Program by conducting related research, program analyses, and program benchmarking.
• Facilitate meetings and/or attend networking opportunities and represent Ameren at meetings and professional gatherings.
• Through collaboration with others, develop and implement sustainability program initiatives.
• Lead and support business and company materiality/priority assessments that inform business strategies and sustainability commitments.
• Help coordinate Sustainability Executive Steering Committee activities and engage in corporate level Sustainability key initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain the internal sustainability website with routine updates, information sharing, and other activities. Support other company sustainability related communications plans.
• Coordinate Ameren corporate sustainability and environmental event planning and management as requested

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Sustainability, Economics, Business or other related field from an accredited college or university required. Advanced degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering/Science, Environmental Policy, MBA or related field is preferred. Five years or more of professional experience (including co-op or internship experience) in sustainability and/or environmental fields required. Advanced degree in sustainability or environmental may be considered in lieu of experience. Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis of environmental data and/or sustainability topics is preferred. Prior experience with ESG and sustainability or environmental management system data platforms, databases, and tools is a plus. This position requires the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Engage Respectfully, Foster Collaboration, Deliver Results, Be Strategic, and Continuously Improve.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent human relations and team building skills
• Strong analytical and assessment skills
• Strong computer application skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Attention to detail, and ability to handle work with different priorities and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to drive results aligned with Ameren’s values
• Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.