Sustainability Reporting Manager, Flexport.org

Flexport • Chicago, IL

275d • $110,000 - $137,500

About The Position

The Sustainability Reporting Manager will play a critical role in balancing regulatory requirements with customer needs. You will lead the creation and management of a global sustainability reporting system, ensuring compliance with regulations like California SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act), and SB 261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Act), CSRD in the EU, and meeting customer demands for transparent sustainability data (e.g., Scope 3 emissions, third-party accreditations).

Requirements

• 5+ years in sustainability reporting, compliance, or environmental management (experience in logistics/supply chain preferred).
• Strong knowledge of sustainability regulations, including EU CSRD, California SB 253 & SB 261, and emissions reporting standards.
• Expertise in GHG accounting, sustainability metrics, and data management systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and data management skills.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset, capable of balancing short-term customer needs with long-term compliance goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with sustainability regulations, including California SB 253 and SB 261, and CSRD in the EU, and prepare required documentation.
• Manage the process for third-party sustainability certifications (SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis).
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary data and implement improvements identified through regulatory frameworks and voluntary reporting standards.
• Develop and maintain a standardized sustainability package to meet customer demands for Scope 3 emissions data and climate-related risk disclosures.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability metrics (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) in alignment with GHG Protocol and relevant reporting requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy and audit-readiness for limited assurance requirements, particularly in jurisdictions like California and the EU.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation