Environmental & Sustainability Manager (ACTS, GHG & ESG)

Position Title: ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER (ACTS, GHG & ESG)
Location: FLEXIBLE / PREFERRED: TEXAS OR MAJOR OPERATIONS HUB
FLSA Class: EXEMPT
Responsible to: DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL

Position Summary: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Environmental & Sustainability Manager to lead VoltaGrid’s Asset Compliance Tracking System (ACTS), greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, and ESG initiatives. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining environmental management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving transparent, data-driven sustainability reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in environmental data systems, emissions accounting, and ESG frameworks, with the ability to operate cross-functionally in a high-growth, operationally complex environment. This position plays a critical role in aligning environmental performance with corporate strategy while supporting regulatory readiness, investor transparency, and long-term sustainability goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental Management System (EMS) & ACTS Oversight

• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001 principles


• Lead development and optimization of the Asset Compliance Tracking System (ACTS) for environmental data and compliance tracking


• Establish environmental policies, objectives, and performance metrics


• Conduct internal audits and management reviews


• Track corrective and preventive actions across operations


• Maintain compliance documentation and audit-ready records


• Support environmental risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory & Reporting

• Develop and maintain corporate GHG inventory (Scope 1, Scope 2, and applicable Scope 3)


• Collect, validate, and analyze fuel use, energy consumption, and emissions data


• Apply emissions factors and standardized calculation methodologies


• Ensure alignment with regulatory and voluntary frameworks (EPA GHG Reporting Program, GHG Protocol)


• Prepare and submit annual GHG disclosures and regulatory reports


• Support third-party verification and audit processes


• Monitor evolving climate-related regulatory requirements

ESG Strategy & Reporting

• Support development and execution of VoltaGrid’s ESG strategy


• Coordinate ESG data collection across operations, finance, and leadership teams


• Prepare sustainability disclosures (e.g., CDP, SASB, TCFD, internal reporting)


• Track ESG KPIs and performance metrics


• Support investor, customer, and stakeholder ESG data requests


• Benchmark ESG performance against industry standards


• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability performance

Data Management & Governance

• Develop standardized processes for environmental and ESG data collection


• Maintain centralized systems for reporting, tracking, and validation


• Ensure data accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness


• Establish documentation protocols for regulatory and voluntary disclosures

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, engineering, finance, and leadership teams to align environmental and sustainability goals


• Provide regular environmental performance updates to leadership


• Support integration of ESG considerations into business planning and strategy


• Assist with climate risk assessments and scenario analysis

Ongoing & Recurring Responsibilities:

• Collect and validate environmental performance data


• Track GHG emissions trends and ESG metrics


• Update ACTS and ESG reporting dashboards


• Review compliance and performance metrics


• Complete corporate GHG inventory


• Publish ESG or sustainability disclosures


• Conduct EMS internal audits and management reviews


• Update environmental objectives, targets, and performance plans

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related field


• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, or ESG reporting


• Strong knowledge of:




• GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2, and 3)


• EPA GHG Reporting Program


• ESG frameworks (CDP, SASB, TCFD)


• Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001 preferred)




• Experience building or managing environmental data systems or compliance tracking tools (ACTS or similar)


• Strong analytical and data management skills


• Experience working in energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments preferred


• Ability to manage complex, multi-source datasets with high accuracy


• Strong communication skills with ability to present to leadership and external stakeholders

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 

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