Taylor Root
Director of Sustainability
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Location:
Frisco, TX (Onsite) Candidates must be located in the greater Dallas area or have strong interest in relocating to work onsite in the Frisco office. A leading, publicly traded real estate company is seeking a Director of Sustainability to own and advance its enterprise sustainability strategy and reporting. The business has a national footprint and a strong track record of operational excellence and growth. This is a high visibility individual contributor role that reports into the executive team and partners closely across Operations, Legal, Development, Asset Management, Investor Relations, and Finance. You will be responsible for the annual sustainability report, third party disclosures, regulatory readiness, and goal setting, while building scalable processes and data rigor across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk based sustainability strategy aligned to corporate objectives. Lead annual reporting and disclosures, including third party frameworks and ratings, and ensure data integrity across all sources. Sustainability Report ownership from planning through publication Coordination of submissions to leading benchmarks and ratings Creation and maintenance of dashboards that track progress against goals Partner with cross functional leaders to set and deliver greenhouse gas emissions reduction and broader ESG targets across the portfolio. Work with Legal and Financial Reporting on climate disclosure readiness and compliance, with particular attention to evolving California requirements. Collaborate with Investor Relations and senior leadership to address investor and board inquiries and prepare executive level materials. Monitor sustainability and climate risk across the portfolio and identify opportunities to mitigate risk and create value. Stay current on emerging regulations, market trends, and best practices and translate insights into practical action plans. Candidate Profile 8 to 10 plus years of experience in a corporate environment, including 5 plus years leading enterprise sustainability programs at scale. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Strong command of sustainability frameworks and standards, including GRI, SASB, and TCFD, with hands on reporting experience. Proven ability to drive cross functional initiatives, manage complex data workflows, and meet critical reporting deadlines with precision. Skilled communicator who can craft clear, concise narratives for executives, boards, and external stakeholders. Strategic, business oriented mindset with strong project management capabilities and high integrity. xsgimln Familiarity with climate disclosure regimes and state level developments, including those in California.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Location:
Frisco, TX (Onsite) Candidates must be located in the greater Dallas area or have strong interest in relocating to work onsite in the Frisco office. A leading, publicly traded real estate company is seeking a Director of Sustainability to own and advance its enterprise sustainability strategy and reporting. The business has a national footprint and a strong track record of operational excellence and growth. This is a high visibility individual contributor role that reports into the executive team and partners closely across Operations, Legal, Development, Asset Management, Investor Relations, and Finance. You will be responsible for the annual sustainability report, third party disclosures, regulatory readiness, and goal setting, while building scalable processes and data rigor across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk based sustainability strategy aligned to corporate objectives. Lead annual reporting and disclosures, including third party frameworks and ratings, and ensure data integrity across all sources. Sustainability Report ownership from planning through publication Coordination of submissions to leading benchmarks and ratings Creation and maintenance of dashboards that track progress against goals Partner with cross functional leaders to set and deliver greenhouse gas emissions reduction and broader ESG targets across the portfolio. Work with Legal and Financial Reporting on climate disclosure readiness and compliance, with particular attention to evolving California requirements. Collaborate with Investor Relations and senior leadership to address investor and board inquiries and prepare executive level materials. Monitor sustainability and climate risk across the portfolio and identify opportunities to mitigate risk and create value. Stay current on emerging regulations, market trends, and best practices and translate insights into practical action plans. Candidate Profile 8 to 10 plus years of experience in a corporate environment, including 5 plus years leading enterprise sustainability programs at scale. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Strong command of sustainability frameworks and standards, including GRI, SASB, and TCFD, with hands on reporting experience. Proven ability to drive cross functional initiatives, manage complex data workflows, and meet critical reporting deadlines with precision. Skilled communicator who can craft clear, concise narratives for executives, boards, and external stakeholders. Strategic, business oriented mindset with strong project management capabilities and high integrity. xsgimln Familiarity with climate disclosure regimes and state level developments, including those in California.