ESG Director

Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is an integral part of Krispy Kreme’s purpose and values. We strive to be the most loved sweet treat brand in the world – touching and enhancing the lives of others through the joy that is Krispy Kreme. We are committed to positively impacting the world by Loving our People, Loving our Communities and Loving our Planet..

The Director ESG will be a subject matter expert and influential advisor to senior leadership. The role provides strategic leadership across a portfolio of ESG areas including climate, waste, packaging sustainability, and social programs. The Director will be a key advisor for enhancing our external communications and public reporting on ESG topics. The Director will need to be comfortable to flex between strategy and team engagement as well as rolling up their sleeves and working through project details.

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:

ESG Strategist:

• Design and refine short and long-term ESG strategy for Krispy Kreme
• Continue to assess material issues as we grow and scale, partnering with external agencies and key stakeholders to build strategic models and a strategic roadmap for overall impact
• Advance Krispy Kreme’s ESG knowledge through information sourcing and sharing, partnership with sustainability experts and peers, and active participation in the various industry and collaboration forums

Subject-Matter Expert:

• Advance Krispy Kreme’s Sustainability IQ through internal communications and knowledge sharing
• Provide expert advice on core sustainability topics including waste, water, energy, and climate, as well as global ESG frameworks.
• Act as a strategic advisor on a wide range of ESG topics, and manage work streams and teams on program execution, including material development and oversight as well as project management
• Partner closely with procurement and sourcing, operations, market leadership, and external experts to create a GHG Emissions Inventory and develop a Climate Risk Management Strategy
• Partner closely with Procurement and Sourcing leadership to develop Responsible Sourcing Strategy and management practices
• Partner closely with Chief Legal Officer and Head of Investor Relations to build the structure necessary to manage and implement the global ESG strategies

Communication and Reporting

• Manage cross functional relationships to guide, support and “connect the dots” between People, Communities and Planet priority issues, vision, and goals
• Develop and manage successful integrated ESG/CSR initiatives and communications programs that help make a positive impact on both reputation and the bottom line
• Partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer/Senior Corporate Counsel and Head of Investor Relations to advance annual ESG reporting, alignment with global ESG disclosure frameworks such as TCFD, and improve our ESG ratings
• Manage external NGO and stakeholder relationships to protect and enhance brand reputation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years’ work experience including sustainability program development and execution, ESG reporting and communications
• Strong ability to inform, advise and influence senior executives and comfort level with executive engagement
• Experience within the retail food sector preferred
• Efficient, self-starter with a positive attitude
• Collaborative working style with the ability to engage diverse teams and influence leaders
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Internal drive to finish work by deadlines (self-motivated)
• Intense attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and third-party advisors simultaneously
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Strong problem solving, decision making, verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to ask for help and leverage the knowledge and experience of others to overcome tough obstacles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks and methodologies including TCFD, GRI and SASB, and the GHG Protocol
• Familiarity with GHG emissions /carbon accounting technology platforms (such as Persefoni) and ESG data management platforms (such as Sphera or Greenstone) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field such as environmental science, sustainability, sustainable business or public health

To Apply:

Please submit resume and cover letter by March 6, 2023, to the search firm, Weinreb Group. The cover letter should include why you are qualified for this role and information on possible start date. All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence.