Senior ESG & Sustainability Leader

QSC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Commissions/incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Senior ESG Manager to lead and advance ESG strategy across the organization, aligning with regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and industry best practices.

You will design, implement, and report on ESG initiatives, influencing stakeholders and turning strategy into measurable action. The role requires strong ESG expertise, governance experience, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally to embed sustainability into operations, supply chain, and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Public Policy, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, CDP, UN SDGs).
• Experience managing GHG accounting and emissions reporting.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including board/executive materials.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the company's ESG strategy, goals, and roadmap.
• Lead ESG data collection, analysis, and reporting across frameworks.
• Manage annual ESG report and disclosures with cross-functional input.
• Monitor ESG regulations and industry standards; assess impact.
• Track and manage GHG inventory (Scopes 1–3) and decarbonization planning.
• Partner with business units to embed ESG in operations, supply chain, and product decisions.
• Support governance initiatives, reporting, policy development, and risk management.
• Manage ESG ratings and benchmarking; identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support social impact programs including DEI metrics and human rights due diligence.
• Mentor junior ESG team members; stay current on trends and technologies.

Skills

ESG reporting

GHG accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Public Policy)

Job description

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Senior ESG Manager to lead and advance ESG strategy across the organization, aligning with regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and industry best practices.

You will design, implement, and report on ESG initiatives, influencing stakeholders and turning strategy into measurable action. The role requires strong ESG expertise, governance experience, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally to embed sustainability into operations, supply chain, and product