Environmental Data Product Manager

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Ownership Potential

401k match up to 6%

Company provided life insurance

Job summary

Morningstar Inc. seeks an Environmental Data & Regulatory Product Manager to lead GHG accounting and regulatory reporting, owning the emissions data lifecycle and the Net Zero platform. You will coordinate across Legal, Finance, and Corporate Systems to ensure accurate data uploads and governance.

You’ll monitor evolving CA SB253/261, CSRD, and TCFD/ISSB requirements, guiding reporting obligations and automation opportunities while advancing net-zero goals and data quality.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in sustainability, ESG data/reporting, environmental compliance, or a related analytical role.
• Familiarity with GHG accounting and emissions data (Scope 1/2/3); familiarity with the GHG Protocol.
• Experience with Salesforce Agentforce Net Zero or a comparable ESG/carbon accounting platform strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of climate-related disclosure regulations (CA SB253/261, CSRD, TCFD/ISSB) or demonstrated ability to learn regulatory frameworks quickly.
• Strong data management and QA skills; comfort working in Salesforce-based platforms.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Understanding of sustainability and climate change issues and their impact on a wide range of businesses.
• Understanding of current and developing climate-related policies, disclosures and regulations.
• Nice to have: Experience with Salesforce administration.
• Hands‑on experience with GHG accounting and emissions data (Scope 1/2/3); familiarity with the GHG Protocol.
• FSA credential (or in progress) or equivalent sustainability certification.
• Experience supporting external assurance/audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Own corporate climate reporting portfolio (Climate Transition, TCFD Reporting, and portions of corporate sustainability reporting).
• Work with stakeholders across the firm to ensure quarterly GHG emissions data uploads, develop and maintain sustainability scorecards, dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics that support informed decision-making and measure progress against our net zero goals.
• Support Scope 3 emissions expansion, including coordination with the ACOE (Center of Excellence) on automation opportunities.
• Track and interpret climate-related regulatory requirements (CA SB253/261, EU CSRD, TCFD/ISSB) and flag implications for the team's reporting obligations.
• Support regulatory, voluntary, and customer sustainability reporting requirements while strengthening governance processes, data quality, and organizational accountability.
• Serve as the power user and central administrator for Salesforce’s Agentforce Net Zero.
• Manage users, troubleshoot platform issues, coordinate with the Corporate Systems team on releases and enhancements, and explore further platform capabilities.
• Support sustainability initiatives and programs that advance Morningstar’s business and sustainability goals.

Skills

GHG accounting

Salesforce Agentforce Net Zero

climate disclosure regulations

data management

cross-functional communication

regulatory tracking

platform administration

emissions data uploads

problem solving

quick study of regulations

Education

FSA credential (or in progress)

Tools

Salesforce Agentforce Net Zero

Job description

The Role: Enterprise Sustainability is looking for an Environmental Data & Regulatory Product Manager to serve as the team's go-to expert on GHG accounting and climate-related regulatory requirements and own the day-to-day administration of our greenhouse gas inventory platform. This role sits at the center of our climate data infrastructure. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate emissions data, administering our platform, and supporting our team’s efforts to meet evolving regulatory obligations. Key Responsibilities: Own corporate climate reporting portfolio (Climate Transition, TCFD Reporting, and portions of corporate sustainability reporting). Work with stakeholders across the firm to ensure quarterly GHG emissions data uploads, develop and maintain sustainability scorecards, dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics that support informed decision-making and measure progress against our net zero goals. Support Scope 3 emissions expansion, including coordination with the ACOE (Center of Excellence) on automation opportunities. Working with our legal and finance teams, track and interpret climate-related regulatory requirements (CA SB253/261, EU CSRD, TCFD/ISSB) and flag implications for the team's reporting obligations. Support regulatory, voluntary, and customer sustainability reporting requirements while strengthening governance processes, data quality, and organizational accountability. Serve as the power user and central administrator for Salesforce’s Agentforce Net Zero. Manage users, troubleshoot platform issues, coordinate with the Corporate Systems team on releases and enhancements, and explore further platform capabilities. Support sustainability initiatives and programs that advance Morningstar’s business and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in sustainability, ESG data/reporting, environmental compliance, or a related analytical role
• Familiarity with GHG accounting and emissions data (Scope 1/2/3); familiarity with the GHG Protocol
• Experience with Salesforce Agentforce Net Zero or a comparable ESG/carbon accounting platform strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of climate-related disclosure regulations (CA SB253/261, CSRD, TCFD/ISSB) or demonstrated ability to learn regulatory frameworks quickly
• Strong data management and QA skills; comfort working in Salesforce-based platforms
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills
• Understanding of sustainability and climate change issues and their impact on a wide range of businesses
• Understanding of current and developing climate-related policies, disclosures and regulations
• Nice to have: Experience with Salesforce administration
• Hands‑on experience with GHG accounting and emissions data (Scope 1/2/3); familiarity with the GHG Protocol
• FSA credential (or in progress) or equivalent sustainability certification
• Experience supporting external assurance/audit processes

Compensation and Benefits

• Financial Health 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
• Stock Ownership Potential
• Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
• Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
• Company-provided long‑and short‑term disability insurance
• Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
• 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
• Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts program
• Dollars for Doers volunteer program
• Paid volunteering days 15+
• Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
• Total Cash Compensation Range $95,275.00-139,741.66 Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re at purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in‑office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

Company overview

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