ESG Data and Reporting Manager

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

You must reside in Cleveland Ohio, New York or Dallas and be able to come into an office hybrid - 3 days a week.

The ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Data & Reporting Manager will work alongside as a member of our ESG team focused on advancing sustainability data management, governance, controllership, and reporting readiness. This role will serve as a key piece of our future reporting strategy, building and enhancing data governance and SOX-like controllership alongside nonfinancial internal teams.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• ESG Reporting Data Management: 

  • Coordinate ESG and sustainability data collection efforts (aligned with SASB, CSRD, CDP) and other reporting protocols and issue company’s ESG Download.

  • Identify and implement actions to improve data collection, management and controllership across key data-providing stakeholders aligned with COSO or similar framework.

  • Serve as a controllership thought leader and process implementation leader for sustainability reporting data providers and stakeholders

• ESG Reporting Readiness: 

  • Evaluate leading reporting frameworks (TCFD, ISSB etc), conduct gap assessment, and develop recommendations and reporting roadmap.

  • Manage buildout of internal data programs and controllership to meet new reporting requirements (CA SB 261, SB 253, CSRD, CSDDD etc)

  • Assist in developing reporting content for compliance and voluntary reporting

  • Manage assurance-readiness in line with regulatory requirements, and manage external audit engagements

• Internal sustainability data management

  • Develop and manage KPI scorecard for our 2025 and 2030 sustainability goals and annual targets.

  • Accelerate data availability to support sustainability teams ability to track and manage progress

  • Assist with improving consistency in scorecard and KPI tracking across all businesses

• Other key planning and reporting responsibilities:

  • including MSCI, ISS, Vigeo Eiris, CDP, etc. Identify opportunities and initiatives to improve ratings and address gaps..

  • Assist with timely and accurate responses to ESG-focused inquiries from investors, customers, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

  • Manage external resources to provide subject-matter expertise, where necessary.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Business, Finance or Accounting

• 5+ years of experience in finance/accounting/internal or external audit with a strong record of career progression.

• Strong understanding of accounting and compliance requirements.

• Proven ability to implement data governance and controls

• Working knowledge of key ESG and sustainability topics is highly desired, particularly carbon footprinting

• Strong and independent strategic thinker and influencer.

• Natural project management, problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to drive process-based improvement across functions.

• Strong initiative and collaborative work-style; experience working with multiple stakeholders to successfully execute action plans.

• Experience with Workiva Google docs, Microsoft Excel and HFM preferred

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $109,530 - $133,870/ year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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