What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Sustainability Reporting Analyst position at Generac?
The Lead, Sustainability Reporting Analyst is responsible for driving the company’s enterprise-wide sustainability reporting strategy, overseeing the collection, validation, governance and communication of ESG (environmental, social and governance) data to ensure transparency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with globally recognized sustainability frameworks. As global sustainability disclosure requirements evolve, leads the maintenance of accurate, auditable reporting processes and supports internal stakeholders in meeting compliance and reporting objectives.
As a key Sustainability subject matter expert, this role establishes and leads scalable, auditable processes for ESG data management and reporting that contribute to sustainability disclosures, and support internal processes that reinforce the company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
Major Responsibilities
ESG Data Strategy and Management
Education
Education
Preferred experience in environmental data collection or GHG accounting.
Preferred experience supporting assurance or audit processes for ESG data.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Preferred knowledge of sustainability rating systems and reporting tools.
Preferred familiarity with ESG frameworks (e.g., SASB, GHG Protocol, TCFD, CSRD, CDP).
As a key Sustainability subject matter expert, this role establishes and leads scalable, auditable processes for ESG data management and reporting that contribute to sustainability disclosures, and support internal processes that reinforce the company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
Major Responsibilities
ESG Data Strategy and Management
- Serve as a key advisor on Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, leading cross-functional efforts to improve data accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee the preparation of Sustainability and Impact report, required regulatory disclosure reports and dashboards for internal and external use.
- Lead the data management and reporting of sustainability ratings and rankings platforms (e.g., CDP, ISS, Ecovadis) while also collaborating with stakeholders to work to improve the outcomes of these ratings and rankings.
- Monitor and interpret applicable Sustainability regulations and disclosure standards (e.g., SASB, GHG Protocol, CSRD) to ensure the company is up to date and acting on new regulations and disclosures as they evolve.
- Lead efforts to create and document repeatable and scalable processes to ensure accurate and compliant reporting.
- Develop processes for upcoming assurance and disclosure requirements and support preparation of associated data and documentation.
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders and business units (e.g., operations, supply chain, legal, HR, finance, and others) to collect and verify sustainability data, fostering ownership and accountability for data quality and sustainability performance.
- Lead internal education on reporting requirements and assist with answering sustainability-related queries from stakeholders and customers.
- Serve as a point of contact for sustainability-related inquiries from investors, customers and internal stakeholders.
- Lead or contribute to strategic sustainability initiatives, driving timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) and evaluate reporting-related processes and recommend improvements.
- Continuously evaluate and optimize ESG reporting processes, tools and technologies to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field.
- 7 years of relevant experience in ESG reporting, environmental data analysis, project management, audit, finance, compliance, or sustainability-related fields.
- Proven leadership in applying global ESG frameworks and managing complex data reporting projects.
- Advanced understanding of ESG disclosure standards and sustainability frameworks.
- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead organizational change.
- Excellent project management and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities in a matrixed environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
Education
- Master’s degree
Preferred experience in environmental data collection or GHG accounting.
Preferred experience supporting assurance or audit processes for ESG data.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Preferred knowledge of sustainability rating systems and reporting tools.
Preferred familiarity with ESG frameworks (e.g., SASB, GHG Protocol, TCFD, CSRD, CDP).