Manager of Sustainability

COMPANY Summary

As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times – to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry’s top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization’s integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals. 

We believe the organization’s most “precious resources” are its people.  We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people.  We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients and communities we serve.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for delivering environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The role will oversee the environmental and social impact of the company's operations, interacting with both internal and external customers, representing the company in relevant public forums, building relationships with other companies, government agencies and non-governmental organizations. This individual will assist in accurate measuring of our sustainability performance, effectively communicate our sustainability message, and continually drive sustainability improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Oversee and manage the implementation of the company’s sustainability initiatives, including energy, water, and waste management across all operational sites. Monitor and maintain data collection systems to track utility consumption at company facilities.
• Lead the development and execution of sustainable solutions, ensuring they align with the company’s overall sustainability strategy.
• Identify and implement best practices in social responsibility, supporting the creation of action plans and capturing performance in relevant forums and reports.
• Coordinate and manage the annual sustainability report, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation of the company’s sustainability efforts and achievements.
• Engage with external sustainability programs and organizations, representing the company and fostering collaborative relationships.
• Develop and manage strategies to address supplier and customer sustainability requests, ensuring alignment with the company’s sustainability goals.
• Lead the development of sustainability metrics, analyses, and forecasts to support both long-term and short-term business plans.
• Analyze existing and new environmental and social sustainability metrics, providing insights to support strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Support all aspects of the company’s current sustainability strategy, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with industry standards.
• Develop and manage data collection and auditing systems for the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainability metrics.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with the company’s sustainability objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on sustainability projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, community groups, and regulatory bodies, to advance sustainability initiatives.
• Communicate sustainability goals and progress to stakeholders through various channels, including reports, presentations, and meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience supporting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) data activities.
• Previous experience with sustainability management systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in developing, managing, and altering sustainability policies.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align sustainability initiatives with business goals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of inspiring and guiding teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle a wide variety of work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-starting, with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerBI, with the ability to create complex, visually optimized dashboards for diverse audiences.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with customers, clients, and employees.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret data, and solve practical problems.
• Results-oriented, with a strong focus on achieving sustainability goals.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Reliable transportation, ensuring the ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Professional certifications in sustainability or related areas (e.g., LEED, ISSP).
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and managing cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Franklin Energy implements the use of dash cams inside their fleet of leased vehicles because the Company believes video surveillance devices (Dash Cams) promote the safety of employees as well as security within the company vehicles. The Company will not use video surveillance (Dash Cams) for any unlawful purpose including monitoring employees or giving the impression of monitoring. Our Dash Cam Policy applies to all employees of the Company and temporary agency employees, regardless of whether an employee or temporary agency employee may be driving or riding in Company Vehicles. The primary use of Dash Cams is to assist in the protection and safety of employees and property, prevention, and detection of criminal offenses such as vehicle vandalism and break-ins and staged-accident fraud, defense of legal claims, driver exoneration, and driver training and improvement.