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Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure Director
Client: Microsoft
Location: Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
110
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Overview
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft’s AI and cloud platforms and services that millions of people use every day. With more than 95% of Fortune 500 businesses on Azure, 180 million using Office 365, and millions using other services – all running on Microsoft's cloud infrastructure – CO+I builds and operates the foundation upon which Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization comes to life, delivering IT capacity to Microsoft customers worldwide.
Within CO+I, the Cloud Innovation Services & Solutions team is responsible for delivering solutions and services that enable reliable cloud growth and operational excellence, including end-to-end program management, security, risk and governance, planning, learning and development, sustainability & ESG.
The Sustainability & Environmental, Social and Governance team focuses on driving CO+I performance in alignment with the existing corporate-wide commitments, establishing preferred datacenter sustainability public policies and whitepapers, preparing for & managing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements, and ensuring timely and accurate disclosure.
We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure Director to support CO+I’s ESG reporting efforts, specifically leading ESG Disclosure Management for CO+I in collaboration with the Foresight & Planning Data and Operational Integration teams, as well as data owners across the organization.
You will lead a small team dedicated to ESG disclosure and will collaborate across a broad set of stakeholders within CO+I and Microsoft. You will manage qualitative and quantitative ESG data disclosure to industry bodies and regulators, contribute to Microsoft’s companywide ESG reporting and/or respond to customers and other 3rd parties’ ESG information needs. You will design disclosure processes for scalability, consistency, and accuracy and constantly seek to improve the quality of CO+I’s ESG disclosure with a focus on cross-functional relationships and company-wide alignment.
Success in this role means you have designed and governed an end-to-end best-in-class ESG disclosure process that is reliable and simple, drives efficiency and consistency at speed, and can rapidly scale to accommodate both planned and off-cycle disclosure.
This position requires significant sustainability and/or ESG reporting experience, leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills. The ESG Disclosure Director will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on CO+I’s ESG efforts and play a key role in supporting Microsoft’s ability to meet policymakers, customers, investors, and industry ESG expectations.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree AND significant experience in corporate social responsibility, philanthropies, corporate affairs, or related area
* OR noteworthy experience in corporate social responsibility, philanthropies, corporate affairs, or related area.
* Bachelor's degree AND significant experience in sustainability data management and/or ESG data management within a large, multi-national, matrixed organization OR Master’s degree AND significant experience in sustainability data management and/or ESG data management within a large, multi-national, matrixed organization OR equivalent experience.
* Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and concisely with stakeholders and leaders about ESG data management objectives and priorities, governance, analytics, gaps, and remedies.
* Proficient at Microsoft Office suite of products, incl. Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Excel, Power BI, Power Point, Teams, Copilot.
Other Requirements:
The ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Additional Or Preferred Qualifications :
* Proficient in 3rd party software, such as Enablon.
* Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
* Further data management certifications (CISA, Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate, CIPP) are an advantage.
* Further data analytics certifications (CAP, CDS) are an advantage.
* Demonstrated track record of creating innovative approaches to data management and governance.
* Demonstrated track record of impact on a global data program with clear targets and milestones.
Responsibilities
* Comprehensive ESG Reporting: Prepare and submit qualitative and quantitative data to meet regulatory requirements (ex. EED, CSRD, Taxonomy), customer & industry expectations (ex. CNDCP, TCFD) and MSFT sustainability report needs and ensure consistency throughout all ESG-related disclosure.
* ESG Reporting Insights: Produce comprehensive ESG reports that provide a detailed overview of CO+I’s environmental, social, and governance performance, aligned with Microsoft requirements and relevant standards and frameworks.
* ESG Customer Inquiry and Request Coordination: Manage inquiries and requests from customers, media and benchmarking agencies regarding ESG-related matters, providing relevant information and support as needed.
* Lessor Coordination: Coordinate reporting obligations related to ESG performance for datacenter partners, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and industry standards.
* Strategic External Communication: Develop and execute strategic communication plans to transparently convey the organization's ESG initiatives and achievements to external stakeholders, making ESG reporting best practices a competitive advantage.
* Active Stakeholder Involvement: Engage with internal stakeholders across CO+I and Microsoft to gather feedback, address concerns, and foster collaborative relationships in support of ESG goals and objectives.
* Adherence to Global Risk Standards: Ensure that the reporting is aligned with the corporate risk mitigation plans, guidelines, and methodologies (data perspective).
* Process improvement: Focus on continuous improvement of the ESG reporting processes.
* ESG Coordination: Cascade data requirements and work seamlessly with the ESG Data Management, Foresight & Planning and Operational Integration teams.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare content for senior management review and approval, communicate progress & performance and share insights from ESG data initiatives.
* Team Leadership & Development: Manage the ESG disclosure team with a focus on integration with all stakeholders engaged in the reporting process and alignment with Microsoft’s company-wide ESG disclosure requirements and expectations.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
* Industry leading healthcare
* Educational resources
* Discounts on products and services
* Savings and investments
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Generous time away
* Giving programs
* Opportunities to network and connect
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