About the Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s, and many more recognizable names.

Albertsons Companies is leveraging its size and scale to make a significant and lasting impact on people, products, communities, and the planet. We have the leadership engagement, funding, vision, and drive to be a true leader in the ESG space. Come join us to build your career, a better future for all, and have some fun in the process!

What you will be doing

The Sustainability Analyst is responsible for gathering auditable Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) measurements for reporting purposes and drafting internal/external communications to communicate these efforts. Additionally, this position will support ESG value creation through cross-functional engagement with other stakeholders and help to make the business case for sustainability initiatives.

The position will be based in Pleasanton CA, or one of our regional offices (Phoenix, AZ; Boise, ID; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; or Fullerton, CA).

Main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Gather, analyze, and communicate sustainability data from various departments and databases for ad-hoc data requests and annual reporting purposes.
• Assist with the validation and QA/QC of both quantitative and qualitative data that will be reported to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare trend analysis and benchmark research on key topics.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders and partners to help make the business case on potential sustainability projects.
• Draft communications for external enquiries, investor relations requests, and annual/ad hoc ESG reporting as needed (i.e., ESG report, CDP questions, website updates, policy changes, etc.).
  

What we are searching for

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in relevant fields, such as: environmental management, data sciences, business administration, etc.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working on ESG / Sustainability or related matters, retail or food and beverage supply chain experience is a plus. In particular, experience working on topics such as: carbon reporting; food waste reduction; plastics and packaging; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community impact reporting.
• Experience in internal and external reporting, metrics tracking, financial analysis, and communications.
• Knowledge of current sustainability industry initiatives, trends, and regulations.
• Familiarity with ESG best-practices related to policy-setting and reporting/auditing.
• Knowledge of reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, DJSI, SDG’s, CDP and familiarity with related reporting solutions.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Apps skills, including Excel and Power BI.
• Results oriented with the ability to collaboratively work with cross-functional/cross-departmental teams or individuals at multiple levels.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to a fast-changing corporate environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience writing or editing communications for websites, social media, articles, or press releases is a plus.
  

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

Compassion : We always treat each other with kindness and respect

Team : We always support and recognize each other

Inclusive : We always value everyone’s perspective

Learning : We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others

Competitive : We always act with integrity to win over the customer

Ownership : We always take actions to drive our success

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