Environmental, Social, and Governance Communications - Associate

In today's evolving business landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts have emerged as critical success factors. Businesses seek partners who share similar ESG perspectives, and compliance requirements are on the rise. Many companies struggle with developing effective ESG programs and disclosing their impact. Investors, in particular, have unique disclosure needs to understand how corporate sustainability initiatives ultimately decrease investment risk. 

At Riveron, we specialize in helping businesses overcome these challenges. Our expert team provides tailored guidance on strategy, measurement, data collection, and reporting to strengthen ESG practices and satisfy regulators and investors’ needs. Riveron seamlessly integrates ESG into the financial narrative, crafting the stories, metrics, and targets to meet growing demand for greater ESG action and communication. 

Our ESG services include Peer Benchmarking, Framework Alignment and Reporting, Creating and Communicating your ESG Message, and meeting ESG regulations, including the SEC Climate Rules.

• JD, MBA or BA in Economics, Finance, Sustainability, Human Capital, Human Resources, Sustainable Accounting or related fields or equivalent years of industry experience  
• 1+ years of experience with consulting, project management, client services, writing, and communications
• Strong research, analytical, and data analytics skills 
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and database management  
• Certifications related to SASB or TCFD preferred  
• Experienced writer/ editor with 1-2 years of experience developing corporate communications with proven knowledge of sustainability topics – specific sustainability report writing experience is a plus​
• Excellent written English, copy editing experience a plus​
• Versatile writing skills to develop engaging content for a range of reporting, marketing, and regulatory purposes
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks, e.g., SASB, GRI, TCFD. CSRD experience is a plus​
• Academic background: Sustainability Management, Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources Management, Marketing, English or related fields ​
• Certification in ESG writing is a plus

• Outline, research, and write toward client corporate sustainability reporting and related ESG communications (digital, social, print, etc.). Collaborate with design teams to produce polished results.
• Create a variety of deliverables ranging from project kickoff materials, benchmarking decks, ESG rating analysis, research memorandums, project status updates, and more 
• Anticipate client questions or new client needs before they come in and adapt the project plan and timelines accordingly 
• Analyze and respond to standardized frameworks (SASB, TCFD, GRI, etc.), as designated by client need
• Manage client ESG disclosure for tracking and reporting ESG performance to various stakeholders 
• Assist with ESG data mining and chart building as part of broader projects and analyses 
• Research, draft, revise, and present corporate policies on ESG key issue areas or regulatory developments
• Research ESG data and disclosure patterns through online platforms and data providers 
• Facilitate material delivery with the client project team by conducting research, creating initial drafts of agendas and client deliverables, preparing client presentations, and more 
• Strategically assess, plan, and write style-appropriate content on sustainability topics – This may include human rights, diversity, equity & inclusion, environmental management, GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions, climate risk, etc. – for clients both individually and in collaboration with project and client teams

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About Riveron:

At Riveron, you’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver meaningful solutions to a variety of clients, work alongside experienced leaders who are invested in your growth, and be part of an inclusive and vibrant community of individuals who truly love what they do and who they do it with. Our entrepreneurial culture is rooted in a belief that every perspective is uniquely valuable, and that spirit has enabled our significant growth. Along with that growth comes opportunity – for more impactful work, enhanced flexibility, and progressive benefits that support healthy, prosperous lives in and out of work.  

Riveron is a people-first business advisory firm that operates at the center of the latest business trends. We partner with our clients – ranging from large global multinational organizations to high growth private entities – to solve the dynamic and complex issues faced by modern finance organizations.   

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