Corporate & Americas Sustainability Manager

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Denver office, Gates is seeking a Corporate & Americas Sustainability Manager to join our Global Marketing and Strategy team. The right candidate will possess deep project management experience and strong communication skills, an understanding of key trends and issues in ESG and corporate sustainability, a commitment to advancing sustainability strategy in alignment with core business strategy and data management skills.

• This position will engage cross-functionally within HQ and within the Americas regional operation to advance multiple aspects of our environmental and ESG work in collaboration with members of Legal, Finance, HR and Operations teams.
• In this role s/he will collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to support implementation and adoption of Gates sustainability programs.  
• This new role reports to the Director of Sustainability and will be responsible for supporting Gates Corporate sustainability strategy and the Americas region.
  
  

Strategy And Execution

• Support implementation of Gates global ESG/Sustainability strategy and roadmap for the Americas region.
• Identify opportunities to promote and enhance sustainable practices.
• Project management to follow through on compliance with regulatory requirements that impact Gates including CBAM, CMRT, CSRD and TCFD, and others.
  
  

Communications And Reporting

• Responsible for tracking and timely completion of annual submissions for third party rankings including ISS, FTSE, CDP, and others.
• Collaborate with and support Americas regional teams in responding to surveys and pre-qualification requests from retailers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.  
  
  

Engagement And Collaboration

• Support the creation of internal content to increase collaboration and participation in support of Gates' global Sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, EHS, Supply Chain Management, Engineering R&D, Human Resources, and other key internal stakeholders to operationalize Sustainability initiatives with a focus on the Americas.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• Solves complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus
  
  

Keys to Success

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or post-graduate degree preferred.
• 5 years' experience with ESG/Sustainability, with demonstrated success managing sustainability programs.  
• Strong business acumen and familiarity with ESG goal setting, disclosures, best-in-class sustainability practices.
• Demonstrated success in ESG KPI measurement, tracking, reporting.
• Knowledge/experience in appropriate reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, DJSI, TCFD), and/or investor-preferred evaluations such as Sustainalytics, MSCI).
• Experience creating successful partnerships with cross-functional teams. 
• Demonstrated success with cohesive analysis and assessment of impact using both key quantitative and qualitative data points.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, results-oriented, with a can-do attitude; ability to educate/promote understanding, generate results in an emerging capability with limited resources.  
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
• Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area and general knowledge of related areas
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
• Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  
  

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 5-7 years of experience
• Full-Time: $90,000 - $110,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3weeks of paid vacation 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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