Summary:
We are looking for a Director of Sustainability to lead a world class sustainability program to further improve the organization´s impact to the environment by executing and defining vision, strategy, and methodologies that incorporate sustainability elements. The role is also responsible for our integrated ESG strategy, driving and monitoring progress on defined sustainability objectives, communicating accomplishments to stakeholders, managing the organization’s sustainability reporting under applicable regimes, and building an awareness and culture of sustainability.
This position is primarily remote and global in reach.
Salary range is $152,600 - $280,000.
This position, if performed in Colorado, will not be paid below any applicable local minimum wage.
- Benefits include:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 3 weeks of vacation
- 11 paid holidays per year
Essential Functions:
Drive, execute, and continuously improve a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with the organization’s goals, collaborating with Rogers’ internal functions.
Analyze projects to determine feasibility and financial impact; oversee budgets and timelines.
Lead specific sustainability projects that leverage expertise and skills within the organization to meet Rogers’ sustainability targets and deliver strategic results.
Spearhead cross-functional sustainability governance structure.
Accountable to measure, monitor, and report progress towards Rogers’ sustainability goals, performance metrics, and initiatives undertaken to internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership team and the company’s Board of Directors.
Influence and drive a sustainability culture.
Engage with stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and other parties to strengthen and promote Rogers’ sustainability efforts.
Work with Investor Relations and reporting/rating agencies to communicate the company’s sustainability priorities, programming, and progress.
Partner with Rogers’ Business Units to respond to inquiries from customers and other third parties requesting information regarding Rogers’ sustainability goals and initiatives.
Develop and implement companywide training initiatives and internal sustainability intranet site.
Lead external reporting process for sustainability in accordance with applicable regimes globally, partnering with other functions to ensure compliance through data collection and accurate reporting.
Stay abreast of best practices, relevant legislation, stakeholder expectations, and evolving ESG trends to best support the organization's sustainability strategy; provide related updates and policy recommendations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
8-10+ years of relevant experience, with 5+ years of experience in sustainability.
Demonstrated track record of integrating sustainability and ESG initiatives and strategy across an organization; familiarity with standards relating to EPA/Energy Star, recycling, sustainable sourcing, and water stewardship.
Deep understanding of sustainability principles, frameworks, and reporting standards; working knowledge of CSRD, GRI, CDP, IIRC, SASB, UNGC, SBTi, SEC Climate Disclosure Rules, and other broadly recognized regimes.
High degree of intellectual curiosity; flexibility and motivation to learn and keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices.
Strong understanding of sustainability drivers and key metrics. Experience developing and implementing methodologies to calculate finished product greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for customer Scope 3 analyses preferred.
Knowledge of environmental and social sustainability practices in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Team player with ability to collaborate effectively with others, despite geographical separation and including in stressful situations, and to leverage/maintain relationships at all levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially crucial for remote interactions.
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive attitude and desire to achieve goals.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage work schedule and deadlines while working from home.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute on strategy.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Travel: Up to 20%.
Who We Are and What We Are All About:
Rogers Corporation makes tomorrow's innovations possible. Help build a cleaner, safer and more connected world with a career at Rogers, where we make tomorrow’s innovations possible. We rely on a talented workforce to develop our cutting edge, market-leading material technologies. Our global team develops innovative specialty materials and components that enable technology in a wide array of high-growth markets. Our customers expect high performance and reliability, so we are always looking for people who can improve processes, get results and represent a best-in-class organization. People are at the heart of all our operations, and we encourage our employees to act with integrity, creativity and excellence to help drive results worldwide.
Why Work for Rogers:
It is our commitment to get “Results, but Results the Right Way.” Rogers offers an exceptional work environment and a value-driven culture modeled by leadership. Employees have access to developmental opportunities as well as top-notch benefits and incentive programs. Come join a winning team!
Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
About Rogers Corporation:
At Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), we're changing how the world uses technology. We are a global leader in materials technology and manufacturing, producing engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. With nearly 200 years of materials science and engineering experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable global Advanced Electronics Solutions and Elastomeric Material Solutions, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers enables the world’s leading innovators to achieve greater performance, speed to market and reliability through our renowned technical solutions support, problem-solving and application engineering capabilities. Rogers delivers market-leading solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy, sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel, wireless infrastructure and automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.
