Sustainability Reporting Manager, Flexport.org

Company: Flexport
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Sustainability Reporting Manager, Flexport.orgAbout Flexport:At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That's why it's our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We're shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes-from emerging brands to Fortune 500s-use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.The opportunity: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).You will:

• Ensure compliance with sustainability regulations, including California SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act), and SB 261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Act), 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.You should have:
  • 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.Commitment to Equal OpportunityAt Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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