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Public Storage · 1 week ago

Director of Sustainability

Frisco, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Public Storage is the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world, recognized for its commitment to sustainability. The Director of Sustainability will lead the company's sustainability programs, develop strategies, and ensure effective reporting and communication related to sustainability initiatives.

Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Developing and executing a comprehensive, risk-based sustainability strategy aligned with the Company’s mission and goals

Establishing and overseeing effective sustainability reporting processes, including producing the annual Sustainability Report and submitting responses to GRESB, MSCI, and other third-party rating companies. Working with stakeholders across the Company to ensure the underlying data for all reporting are monitored, collected, accurate and reconciled to the source data

Working with Investor Services and the Public Storage Executive Leadership Team to respond to investor queries related to sustainability matters

Creating and maintaining dashboards to track progress on the Company’s activities related to the overall sustainability strategy and its underlying annual goals

Preparing and presenting presentations and reports to communicate status and progress of sustainability initiatives to internal and external stakeholders

Working with other Company functions, including Legal and Financial Reporting, to comply with federal and state climate disclosure requirements

Working with other Company functions, including Operations, Real Estate Development, and Asset Management, to establish and deliver on greenhouse gas emissions reduction and other sustainability goals

Work closely with the VP, Enterprise Risk to monitor sustainability and climate risk in the portfolio and identify opportunities to address these risks

Staying current with, and assessing the implications of, emerging sustainability trends, benchmarks, and regulations

Qualification

Sustainability frameworksSustainability reportingStakeholder engagementProject managementAnalytical skillsStrategic planningEnvironmental stewardshipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

At least 8-10 years of experience in corporate environment, with 5+ years leading intra-organizational sustainability programs in companies of similar size and complexity to Public Storage

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field. MBA or other advanced graduate degree strongly preferred

Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD), sustainability reporting standards, sustainability benchmarks, and risk and opportunities specific to real estate companies

Superior communication and presentation skills as demonstrated by clear, concise and impactful written and verbal communications

Ability to influence diverse stakeholders, build relationships, and work collaboratively at all levels of the organization, utilizing strong project management and interpersonal skills to drive decision making, consensus building, and collaboration

Excellent analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills and ability to work with critical reporting deadlines with attention to detail and quality

Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and deliver results within specified timelines

Strategic and business-oriented mindset, high integrity, and strong moral and ethical code