ESG Manager

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

Position Description

The ESG Manager is pivotal in supporting the development and implementation of our ESG strategies across North America. The ESG Manager will work closely with various departments to create actionable plans, track progress, and support change management efforts. Additionally, this role will engage with executive leadership to align ESG initiatives with broader business strategies and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and other third parties to promote sustainability practices.

Essential Jobs Functions:

• Develop and Implement ESG Strategies: Collaborate with departments to create comprehensive ESG roadmaps that align with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure strategic alignment and effective execution of ESG initiatives.
• Track Progress: Monitor and ensure consistent and continuous data reporting for pertinent ESG metrics, ensuring targets are met and adjustments are made as necessary.
• Support Communication: Facilitate communication across departments to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged in ESG efforts.
• Change Management: Drive change management initiatives to integrate ESG practices into the company culture.
• Data Analysis: Analyze ESG data to inform strategy adjustments and prepare disclosures for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal departments, customers, community partners, and other external stakeholders to communicate the company's sustainability efforts. Serve as a link between Refresco NA and Group on ESG.
• Training and Development: Collaborate to offer ESG training programs to enhance organizational awareness and capabilities.
• Risk and Opportunity Assessment: Identify and assess ESG risks and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to provide fact-based recommendations across various levels of management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• This position will need to utilize multiple data sources to navigate through large data sets and summarize findings into a management level communication.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency working in Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong team player who can work across multiple functions.
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, planning and organizational skill.

Education and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in ESG, sustainability, or a similar role within the CPG industry, with demonstrated success in driving change.
• Expertise: Solid understanding of ESG principles, key frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD), and data reporting.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior leadership.
• Personal Attributes: Passionate about sustainability, proactive, and able to drive initiatives independently.

Working Conditions:

• Corporate Office Environment
• Physical – Continuously sitting for prolonged periods using a computer.
• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Work and environment are fast-paced, requiring the ability to remain focused under pressure. Attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy, or similar demands. Continuous requirement of decisive action.

A Career with Refresco 

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.  

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:  

• Medical/dental/vision insurance  
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) savings plan with company match  
• Paid holidays and vacation  
• Well-being benefits  
• Discount programs  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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