Sr. Global Business and Environmental Affairs Professional

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Legal Management Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing responsible business and environmental and social responsibility programs, projects, and initiatives to ensure compliance with environmental, social, and governance regulations and promote a culture of corporate responsibility. This role involves implementation of responsible business strategies, risk management solutions, and continuous improvements. The Responsible Business Manager will ensure compliance with national, state, and local regulations and standards, and will directly manage the Responsible Business team in implementing Vertiv’s responsible business strategy.

• Execute the company s responsible business strategy aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Establish, maintain, and promote responsible business as a core value and help drive a positive environmental and social responsibility culture.
• Enhance responsible business expertise by proactively sourcing information, fostering collaboration, and actively engaging in industry forums to stay ahead of emerging trends and best practices.
• Assist with the integration of responsible business considerations into the company s decision-making processes and operations.
• Help build and lead a high-performing Responsible Business team responsible for delivering on responsible business goals and initiatives.
• Assess material issues as the organization grows and scales.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, customers, employees, regulators, and industry associations.
• Provide expert advice on sustainability topics and GHG Emissions Inventory and Climate Risk Management Strategy aligned with global ESG frameworks.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage reporting and disclosures, including ESG reports, regulatory filings, and investor communications.
• Monitor metric performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop integrated environmental and social responsibility initiatives and communications programs.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and events.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction in the areas of environmental and social responsibility to the management team.
• Identify and prioritize responsible business initiatives in support of business needs.
• Resolve a wide scope of complex responsible business-related situations.
• Maintain data collection and reporting systems for responsible business metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide in-depth analysis of metrics and ways to improve systems, policies, and programs.
• Coordinate responsible business metrics and best practices with the company s operating system.
• Ensure new projects and initiatives are implemented following all applicable regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Provide direction and oversight for the collection, sharing, and implementation of best practices throughout the organization.
• Advise senior leadership on environmental, social, and governance risks, opportunities, actions, programs, and policies.
• Measure and monitor environmental, social, and governance impacts in conformance with the company s policies and government regulations.
• Establish, monitor, enforce, and improve responsible business systems, programs, policies, and procedures to reduce or eliminate risk.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments in conjunction with applicable programs and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about changes and updates to regulations that affect the organization.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement required responsible business training for employees.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met, including waste management, water use, emissions reporting, and more.
• Interface with all levels of the organization for sustainability promotion and compliance.
• Conduct incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders for compliance and community engagement.
• Help review marketing materials for acceptable responsible business language.
• Perform other…