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FirstEnergy · 3 days ago

Sustainability Analyst

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Sustainability Analyst will engage with business units to contribute to strategic initiatives related to environmental, social, governance, and climate-related narratives, while leading the development of the Corporate Responsibility Report and ensuring transparency and strategic alignment across the organization.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the development and publication of the annual CR Report, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, strategic content development, and publication

Lead the company’s third-party ESG ratings response efforts for various rating organization and framework reporting efforts – CDP, MSCI, Sustainalytics, GRESB, EEI, GRI, SASB, and IISB. This includes data coordination, process development, analysis, data validation, and data analytics

Conduct gap analyses of FirstEnergy’s disclosures and initiatives and make suggestions to team leadership on opportunities to work with business units to close gaps. As appropriate, lead cross-functional teams to close selected gaps

Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to completion

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts and leadership

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive and independent work style

Demonstrates a strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and innovatively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Word, for report development and presentations

Present findings and updates to leadership, contributing to internal awareness and strategic decision-making

Qualification

FrameworksSustainability ReportingProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationDetail-orientedStrategic Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Communications, Business, or related discipline required

Minimum 2+ years work experience is required

Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to completion

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts and leadership

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive and independent work style

Demonstrates a strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and innovatively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Word, for report development and presentations

Preferred

Experience in corporate responsibility or sustainability reporting

Familiarity with ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, ISSB and CDP

Understanding of materiality assessments and stakeholder engagement processes

Experience developing leadership-ready presentations and communications

Experience with reporting tools, like Workiva

Benefits

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation

Company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

Glassdoor3.6

We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees