Sustainability Analyst

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

Learn more at matson.com.

About the Role

The Sustainability Analyst, under the general direction and supervision of the Vice President, Governance and Sustainability, is a key member of the Sustainability team will support a wide range of data gathering, analysis, disclosure preparation and support for all aspects of Matson’s sustainability and corporate governance programs. This person will play a critical role in, among other things, distilling internal and external data into well thought out summary information that supports decision making for all of Matson’s sustainability leaders.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Company’s sustainability initiatives and disclosures, including working with a cross-functional team to collect, organize and analyze data for the annual sustainability reports
• Monitor and track progress against sustainability goals and metrics
• Coordinate the Company’s responses to investor, customer, and other stakeholder requests for sustainability information
• Respond to sustainability risk assessments and questionnaires from ratings and ranking organizations
• Serve as a thought leader on emerging trends and best practices to ensure the Company is delivering best in class reporting
• Assist with other corporate governance and compliance matters

You have these skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration and adaptability are important
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized, process oriented and deadline driven
• Excellent judgment, strong commitment to ethics and integrity, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to take ownership of a project from start to finish
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data, manage projects, and research industry trends to inform decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint
• Flexibility and willingness to assist in areas outside of the role’s defined scope as needed

And these qualifications:

• Experience with sustainability reporting and disclosure, including knowledge of current tools and trends; policy positions of proxy advisory firms, sustainability raters and rating agencies; and requirements of SASB, GRI, TCFD and other reporting frameworks and standards
• 2 years of relevant experience, including at a law firm or experience working in corporate affairs or a sustainability function in a corporate environment or investment firm
• Relevant degree from a top-tier university

Extra credit if you have:

• Environmental expertise a plus

The annual salary range is posted for this position in California. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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