Sustainability Reporting Associate

Overview

Federal Realty Investment Trust is a proven leader in the ownership, operation, and redevelopment of high quality retail real estate in the country's best markets. We believe we are one of the most innovative and dynamic real estate companies you can work for. Interested candidates who research Federal hear a lot about our high quality shopping centers and mixed use centers. Our well respected real estate team is at our core, but it's the smaller intangible things that can make working at Federal so satisfying. You see, while we're one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts in the country, as measured by the value of our shopping centers, we're really a very small company by most standards and we try to operate that way. Our stability and success are due to our great team of employees! Would you like to join our team? If so, learn more about our current opportunity below.

The Sustainability Reporting Associate will support the Vice President of Sustainability in the development and implementation of Federal Realty’s fast evolving Sustainability program. This role will support and advance our organization’s ESG reporting initiatives, with a strong focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment, and be driven to effect change within Federal’s portfolio. The foundational work conducted by the Sustainability Reporting Associate will support the bigger picture initiatives pursued by Federal Realty. This position offers flexibility and can be performed remotely, hybrid, or in-office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and Update GHG Inventory: Lead the maintenance and updating of the organization's GHG inventory, with support of external consultants, ensuring it accurately reflects emissions data across Scopes 1-3 in alignment with the GHG Protocol and Science-Based Targets Initiative guidance.
• Oversee Data Collection, Analysis, and Quality Assurance: Manage the collection, verification, and analysis of emissions, utility, and other sustainability data from different sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Implement quality control processes to validate data integrity and consistency, and address any discrepancies or issues identified during assurance, audits, or reviews.
• Support ESG Compliance and Reporting: Ensure that the organization’s GHG inventory and other sustainability disclosures comply with relevant frameworks and standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD) and regulations (Building Performance Standards, CA Climate Disclosures, etc) and prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies, investors, raters and rankers (e.g., GRESB, CSA, etc), customers, internal stakeholders, and certification organizations.
• Manage Federal’s Onsite Solar Program: Track and manage ongoing maintenance of Federal Realty’s 14 MW onsite solar portfolio, analyze performance data, and identify new project opportunities.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify, develop, and execute small- to large-scale initiatives to improve GHG inventory and sustainability disclosure processes, methodologies, and tools, and stay updated on best practices and evolving standards in GHG accounting and sustainability reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as requested

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree, degree in business, environmental studies, sustainability management, or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years of professional experience in sustainability and/or real estate industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through execution
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize, organize and collaborate, especially on multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work across multiple teams in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations
• Proven ability to be a self-starter, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and taking initiative to drive projects forward both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with sustainability and ESG fundamentals with specific knowledge in sustainability, climate change, and current trends
• Experience in a corporate sustainability-related role
• Experience responding to GRESB preferred
• ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager experience preferred

Salary Range: The typical base pay range is $75,000-$95,000 per year plus bonus. To ensure a fair and competitive offer, we take into account your job-related skills, experience, relevant qualifications, and the cost of living in your work location.

Federal Realty Investment Trust is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Federal values a diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or protected Veteran status.

Federal Realty Investment Trust does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Federal Realty Investment Trust and Federal Realty Investment Trust will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please call 301-998-8100.

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000