Sustainability Initiatives Lead

Job Description

As the Sustainability Initiatives Lead, you will join the Corporate Impact team to primarily lead the strategy and execution of Guardian's environmental initiatives and measurement, and its supplier equity & inclusion programs. You will also collaborate on other high-priority projects for Corporate Impact.

Guardian has thrived for more than 160 years on the premise that when we help others succeed, we succeed. Our Corporate Impact efforts are guided by this commitment and aligned with our Purpose to inspire well-being™ and to infuse it into everything we do. Our Corporate Impact strategy seeks to harness our company's resources to bring our Values to life and positively impact our colleagues, communities, consumers and the planet. We do good by encouraging community engagement and philanthropy, advancing equity and inclusion, fostering environmental sustainability, championing ethical business practices, and incorporating responsible investing practices into our investment decisions!

You will:

• Report to the Head of Corporate Impact and collaborate with the various workstream leads across the enterprise to help drive results and support Guardian's broader corporate impact strategy
• Provide strategic management of Guardian's environmental initiatives, including sustainability related information and metrics for regulatory/state agency reporting and RFP responses, plus recycling programs
• Work with internal and external strategic partners to oversee the existing supplier equity & inclusion programs that help businesses with diverse ownership gain access to opportunities within Guardian; as necessary, provide standard processes to build a more robust program
• Build awareness for Guardian's sustainable best practices, sustainable procurement and supplier equity & inclusion activities as a part of a comprehensive corporate impact visibility plan
• Implement best practices to optimize the use of environmental resources tied to Guardian's workforce, including remote workers; partner with facilities to review building services and incorporate sustainable practices when feasible and cost effective
• Update supplier equity & inclusion and sustainability-related policies; develop and add disclosures, as required
• Track and coordinate logistics for Guardian's recycling programs, including pick up, cost, and reporting
• Manage or collaborate on additional ad hoc Corporate Impact projects, often with a cross-functional group of workstream leads

You have:

• Experience with greenhouse gas data collection standards, and platforms
• Knowledge of Scope 1,2 and 3 distinctions and calculation requirements, along with climate change regulatory agencies, frameworks and associated industry organizations
• Familiarity with recycling programs which include electronic equipment, landfill, and organic waste
• Proficiency with sourcing/contracting operations and understanding of the equity and inclusion supplier marketplace across multiple categories
• Ability to track diversity spend analytics to include Tier 2
• Strong proficiency with MS Office suite

You have:

• Mature interpersonal skills with both internal and external partners: influencing, collaboration, communication
• Strategically aligns processes and resources to achieve shared goals and deliverables
• Ability to work independently with excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail

Location

• Hybrid, with two days per week in one of our office locations
• Primary location may be based in Hudson Yards NYC, Holmdel NJ, or Bethlehem PA

Salary Range

$99,190.00 - $162,955.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
• Adoption assistance
• College planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].