Global Sustainability Project Lead

Aon plc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer-con

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays throughout the year

15 days of paid vacation per year

Paid sick leave as provided under laws

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health savings account

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Aon plc is seeking a Corporate Sustainability (CS) Project Manager to develop and operate our global CS strategy. You will lead internal and external sustainability reporting, GHG accounting, and disclosure strategy while engaging clients and cross-functional teams.

This role offers exposure to senior leadership, data-driven insights, and the opportunity to shape Aon’s sustainability narrative and impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate sustainability reporting or facilities-related sustainability data management.
• Knowledge of relevant GHG standards and reporting frameworks (GHG Protocol, CDP, SASB, GRI, TCFD).
• Ability to analyze data and generate insights to drive sustainability initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with different teams.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the annual Aon Impact Report, including timelines, stakeholder engagement, content development, and review processes.
• Manage the end-to-end greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting process and review GHG inventory, assumptions, estimates, and related disclosures.
• Spearhead data collection of material quantitative metrics by leveraging third-party ESG data management tool.
• Partner with ESG Controllership to implement process and controls and remediate gaps in preparation for assurance readiness.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Sustainability, Finance, Legal, HR/People, and other functions to support sustainability reporting requirements.
• Support ESG questionnaire and rating indices engagement, tracking, consistency and excellence (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, MSCI, ISS, Sustainalytics etc.).
• Coordinate client sustainability-related RFP and questionnaire communications, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Support executive materials related to sustainability performance and regulatory developments.
• Contribute to strategic sustainability initiatives, such as Aon’s net-zero goal, engagement and wellbeing program, community metrics, colleague and supply chain sustainability engagement.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Sustainability reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Aon plc is seeking a Corporate Sustainability (CS) Project Manager to develop and operate our global CS strategy. You will lead internal and external sustainability reporting, GHG accounting, and disclosure strategy while engaging clients and cross-functional teams.

This role offers exposure to senior leadership, data-driven insights, and the opportunity to shape Aon’s sustainability narrative and impact across the organization.