Global Sustainability Director
Company: The Sherwin-Williams Company
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
WELCOME TO SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in
careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come
from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We
provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and
drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and
abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with
disabilities and Protected Veterans. We'll give you the space to
share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do.
You can innovate, grow, and discover in a place where you can
thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees
and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better.
This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for
you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your
daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits
offered can be found at www.myswbenefits.com. Click on "Candidates"
to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are
hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Sustainability is a growing business driver in coatings markets.
This position is a strategic role, responsible for driving
Sherwin-William's Sustainability program in concert with one or
more of our business divisions. This role will coordinate the
efforts of all major internal stakeholder groups (including
R&D, Commercial, Global Supply Chain, Purchasing &
Communications), external stake holders and customers to advance
sustainability commitments and enable capture of business
value.
Sustainability Leadership/Strategy:
Serve as the internal and external subject matter expert for
Sustainability related topics
Lead sustainability efforts with commercial partners including
strategy development, customer meetings, association commitments,
claims, etc.
Identify, monitor, and manage potential disruptors to coatings
markets related to Sustainability
Monitor and report out mega-trends impacting sustainability &
coatings
Build effective partnerships with external influencers - as needed
- including investor rating agencies, NGO's, environmental groups
industry associations, community organizations etc.
Liaise with key governmental affairs efforts to support
sustainability strategy in NA, LA, EMEAI & APAC
Drive collaboration and communication between internal groups to
support sustainability strategy (R&D, Commercial, Global Supply
Chain, Purchasing & Communications) on a global level
Partner with R&D and Suppliers to drive sustainability
innovation pipeline for key raw materials and Responsible
Procurement Roadmap
Partner with Sales and Marketing leadership to include
sustainability in product development pipeline
Create & deliver internal sustainability training to support
sustainability strategy
External and internal speaking engagements as needed
Sustainability Reporting
Work within Communications, Legal, and Sustainability Governance
structure to develop and publish annual sustainability report.
Ensure readiness for SEC Reporting requirements and other
forthcoming sustainability reporting rules
With the team, manage ESG disclosures such as SW's ESG Metric
Summary, GRI, SASB, TCFD, EcoVadis, and CDP.
Report ESG data through appropriate external data portals to
support investor relations.
Sustainability by Design (SbD)
Liaise with business and technical leadership to grow uptake of SbD
program
Coordinate with leadership to develop long term product
sustainability goals and develop action plan for success.
Partner with team to ensure timely completion of requested
Lifecycle Assessment, Environmental Product Declarations, and 3rd
party certifications/ecolabel schemes.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Preferred:
Master's degree with a concentration in environmental
science/policy, engineering, business, or chemistry
Required:
Minimum 7+ years experience in sustainability focused role(s)
Proven ability to manage matrixed organization to drive results
Experience with change management in large organizations
Working knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment methodology, standards,
and interpretation of data
Preferred:
10+ years sustainability experience at a multinational
corporation
Knowledge of emerging EU legislation and regulation, ability to
develop deep understanding of sustainability trends in the
region
Experience with LEED green building program, Green Screen, Green
Health, Health Product Declarations, WELL, Living Building
Challenge, and Environmental Product Declarations
Required:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Preferred:
Experience with public speaking or media training
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive
and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive
consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against
based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability,
age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any
other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and
local employment services delivery systems to provide priority
referral of Protected Veterans.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances
of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall
within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role
takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making
compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and
training; licensure and certifications; and other business and
organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been
adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with
the location at which the position may be filled.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed
is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves
the right to modify this information at any time, with or without
notice, subject to applicable law.
Primary Location:United States-Ohio-CLEVELANDWork Locations:USA OH
Cleveland Prospect Ave Headquarters101 West Prospect
AveCleveland44115
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