Sustainability Programs Analyst, Esg

Company Description

Assent is the supply chain sustainability management solution for the world’s most responsible, sustainability-focused complex manufacturers. The #1 business risk for complex manufacturers is hidden. Most supply chains were never built with sustainability in mind, and most manufacturers do not have deep visibility into their supply chain risks while outsourcing the majority of their production. Shaped by regulatory experts, customers and suppliers, Assent is the foundation manufacturers need for cross-enterprise sustainability. At Assent, your work will help bring transparency, sustainability, and fairness to the global community.

We’re one of the fastest-growing technology companies - from $5 million to $50 million ARR in under five years As the global leader in supply chain sustainability management, we provide transparency into the supply chains of some of the world's largest and most successful companies, including 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies. In our most recent funding round, we raised $350 Million USD in funding led by Vista Equity Partners. This funding will allow us to continue to scale with purpose, and add exceptional talent to our already remarkable team. Assent is the first North American software company to achieve both B Corporation Certification and Advanced Status with United Nations Global Compact. This reflects our deep commitment to embed sustainability not only across our organization, but as part of how we drive positive impacts for our communities and the customers we serve.

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Manager, Program Support, the Sustainability Programs Analyst, ESG will have a wide range of duties, all of which are in the spirit of ensuring program success through the successful management of compliance programs as part of Assent’s Professional Services department. The Sustainability Programs Analyst, ESG will play an integral role in program delivery activities, focused on our sustainability programs.

Key Requirements and Responsibilities

Support program delivery and execution for Assent’s clients, focused on our sustainability programs and tasks and activities related to the smooth operation of those programs.

Your role has a wide ranges of duties, of which your focus may change based on business needs, including but not limited to:
Utilize set analysis guidelines to evaluate ESG program responses and various supporting evidence;
Collaborate with other team members to evaluate complex policies and labor standards (e.g. Human Rights Policy, Proof of Labor Rights Risk Mitigation);
Generate and send Corrective Actions based on ESG program responses through Assent’s platform workflow;
Collaborate with the Regulatory and Solutions teams to ensure we have up to date lists of key Evidence Review search terms;
Collaborate with our Supplier Support team to understand how to continually support suppliers to better our clients’ ESG programs;
Possess intermediate regulatory knowledge in order to efficiently support our client program needs;
Keep informed of Product and regulatory releases and updates in order to efficiently support our clients program needs;
Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent Compliance.

**Qualifications**:
We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications,

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English - you communicate clearly, concisely and with tact, additional languages are considered an asset;
Bachelor’s Degree/Higher diploma from recognized learning institution. (a degree in Sustainability or equivalent is an asset);
1-2 years related work experience (research & data; awareness of GRI and SASB standards);
Proven experience learning a proprietary software tool would be considered an asset;
Ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple priorities at one time;
Solid analysis skills;
Proven computer proficiency using MS Office Suite and Google Applications;
Additional Information

At Assent, we are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, impactful changes in the world around us. If you believe in doing work that matters, we want you to join our team.

Life at Assent

**Wellness**: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

**Financial Benefits**: It’s not all about the money - well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, retirement savings options and more.

**Life at Assent**: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with volunteer days, flexible work options and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

**Lifelong