Senior Manager Sustainability and ESG

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401K benefits

Commissions/incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Inc. seeks an experienced Senior ESG Manager to lead our ESG strategy, reporting, and governance across the organization. You will drive data collection, regulatory alignment, and stakeholder engagement to advance sustainable practices and disclosures.

The role requires strong ESG expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership.

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 related field.
• Strong working knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, CDP, UN SDGs).
• Experience managing GHG accounting and emissions reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive materials.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine the 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 assess business impact.
• Track and manage GHG inventory (Scopes 1–3) and decarbonization planning.
• Embed ESG considerations into operations, supply chain, and product decisions.
• Support governance, policy development, and risk management.
• Manage ESG ratings and benchmarking processes.
• Lead or support social impact programs and DEI metrics.
• Mentor junior ESG team members and stay current on trends.

Skills

ESG strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Knowledge of ESG frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree or relevant certification (preferred)

Tools

Workiva

Watershed

Persefoni

Diligent

Job description

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com . #QSYS

Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior ESG Manager to lead and advance our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. This role will drive the design, implementation, and reporting of ESG initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate combines strong technical ESG expertise with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business and translate strategy into measurable action.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine the company's ESG strategy, goals, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead ESG data collection, analysis, and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency across frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, CDP).
• Manage the annual sustainability/ESG report and disclosures, coordinating input from cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, etc.).
• Monitor evolving ESG regulations, reporting standards, and customer expectations; assess business impact and recommend action.
• Track and manage the company's greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and support decarbonization/net-zero planning.
• Partner with business units to embed ESG considerations into operations, supply chain, procurement, and product decisions.
• Support governance initiatives, ESG reporting, policy development, and risk management.
• Manage ESG ratings and benchmarking processes; identify opportunities to improve scores and disclosures.
• Lead or support social impact programs, including DEI metrics, community engagement, and labour/human rights due diligence.
• Mentor and potentially manage junior ESG/sustainability team members.
• Stay current on emerging ESG trends, technologies, and competitor practices to keep the company at the forefront of responsible business practices.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 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 working knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, CDP, UN SDGs).
• Experience managing GHG accounting and emissions reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing board- or executive-level materials.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related) or relevant certification (e.g., GRI Certified, SASB FSA Credential, CFA ESG Certificate, LEED).
• Experience with ESG software/data platforms (e.g., Workiva, Watershed, Persefoni, Diligent).
• Familiarity with financial reporting and materiality assessments.
• Experience engaging with investors, ratings agencies, or regulators on ESG matters.

QSC is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

The range for this position is$118,100.00 to$212,500.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles