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Net Zero Program Manager

CBRE • Full-time • Charlotte, NC, US • $100k - $120k / year • 1m ago

Net Zero Program Manager

Job ID

195590

Posted

15-Dec-2024

Service line

Corporate Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Environmental Consultancy, Health and Safety/Environment, Project Management

Location(s)

Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Denver - Colorado - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Seattle - Washington - United States of America

About the Role:

CBRE has committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040. This goal is supported by two near-term targets (2030) approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) and two strategic objectives focused on purchasing 100% renewable energy for our corporate operations by the end of 2025 and electrifying our vehicle fleet by the end of 2035. The Corporate Sustainability team measures progress towards the Company’s sustainability commitments and is responsible for voluntary and regulatory reporting of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related business impacts.

The Net Zero Program Manager is responsible for working across business segments and corporate functions to solve complex sustainability challenges for our own operations. At the direction of the Director Net Zero, you will support implementation of the Company’s climate transition strategy across a highly matrixed organization. In this role, you will build partnerships with internal teams and sustainability subject matter experts (SMEs) to align initiatives with industry-leading frameworks and standards, operationalize programs and measure progress using key performance indicators (KPIs).

This position requires a sustainability professional who has a wide breadth of knowledge of sustainability topics, including renewable energy procurement, zero waste and sustainable purchasing. The ideal candidate must be inquisitive, collaborative and experienced in program management with demonstrated success of developing and executing programs from the ground up. Success in this role is dependent on establishing collaborative relationships with partners across business segments and corporate functions to align on strategy and influence change across a matrix organization.

What You’ll Do:

Collaborate with functional leaders and other SMEs to advance corporate sustainability initiatives, such as:
Energy procurement SMEs and operations leaders to purchase 100% renewable energy for CBRE’s offices globally
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) vehicle fleet managers to track and report progress toward fleet electrification target
Corporate Real Estate to integrate sustainability performance requirements and guidelines for site selection, leasing and fit out of corporate offices
CBRE’s Sustainability Champions network, comprised of regional Operations and Sustainability leaders, to implement CBRE’s Sustainable Office Operations Program
Sustainable Procurement team to support development of sustainable purchasing standards and guidelines and increase corporate spending with sustainable suppliers
Administer CBRE’s Sustainable Office Operations Program, including annual scorecard development and deployment; leading development of internal dashboards to support performance benchmarking; and developing tools and resources to scale sustainability practices across our global office portfolio.
Stay current with relevant frameworks and standards including those related to renewable energy procurement, zero waste and sustainability purchasing. Support development and operationalize corporate policies and standards on said topics.
Develop content and materials for engagements with CBRE’s Sustainability Champions network, including quarterly calls and email correspondence.
Develop training materials across a side range of sustainability topics.
Support additional programs, initiatives, and reporting requirements in support of CBRE’s net zero and sustainability goals.
Maintain Corporate Sustainability project delivery plans to track progress on key initiatives.
Perform all responsibilities in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. CEM and LEED accreditation and TRUE Advisor professional certification preferred
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $120,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.