ESG Data Analyst (Emerging Role)

Job Summary

We are seeking an ESG Data Analyst to support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance programs. The successful candidate will collect, analyze, validate, and interpret ESG-related data to help organizations meet sustainability goals, improve transparency, and comply with evolving ESG reporting requirements.

Job Description

The ESG Data Analyst will work closely with Sustainability, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Corporate Governance teams to manage ESG datasets, develop performance metrics, prepare sustainability reports, and support ESG audits. This role is ideal for professionals interested in combining data analytics, sustainability, corporate responsibility, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze ESG-related data from multiple business units.
• Develop ESG performance dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Monitor Environmental, Social, and Governance KPIs.
• Support sustainability reporting initiatives and disclosures.
• Conduct ESG risk assessments and trend analysis.
• Assist in carbon emissions and climate-related reporting.
• Prepare ESG reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Collaborate with Sustainability, Compliance, and Risk Management teams.
• Support ESG audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Analyze diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) metrics.
• Monitor evolving ESG regulations and reporting frameworks.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data.
• Analyze energy consumption and sustainability metrics.
• Support carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
• Monitor environmental compliance indicators.

Social Responsibilities

• Analyze workforce diversity and inclusion data.
• Measure employee engagement metrics.
• Monitor community impact initiatives.
• Track workplace health and safety performance.

Governance Responsibilities

• Support governance reporting and compliance efforts.
• Analyze board diversity and governance metrics.
• Monitor ethical and regulatory compliance indicators.
• Assist with governance risk assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Data Analytics, ESG Reporting, Sustainability, Risk, or Compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ESG reporting frameworks.
• Knowledge of sustainability regulations and reporting standards.
• Experience in corporate sustainability programs.
• Familiarity with climate risk reporting requirements.

Technical Skills

• SQL
• Excel (Advanced)
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Python
• Data Visualization
• ESG Reporting Tools
• Data Quality Management
• Statistical Analysis
• Sustainability Analytics

ESG Framework Knowledge

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
• Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
• International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

Preferred Certifications

• Certificate in ESG Investing
• Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate
• GRI Certified Sustainability Professional
• Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA)