Senior Director, Sustainability Strategy
Heritage Environmental, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Overview
Senior Director, Sustainability Strategy Location: US-IN-Indianapolis; ID: 2026-1187; Category: Sustainability; Position Type: Full-Time; Location Type: Hybrid. Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership! At Arcwood Environmental, we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries. Why Arcwood? We offer impactful work, growth opportunities, a safety-first culture, and a collaborative environment. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive, contributing to our mission to protect the environment. Responsibilities
Senior Director, Sustainability Strategy
will own the development and execution of Arcwood's sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, investor reporting expectations, customer commitments, and broader ESG objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, this role will work across departments to align data, systems, and priorities to drive measurable progress toward sustainability goals and embed strategy into operational decision-making. This role requires strong experience in strategy development and operationalization, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate sustainability frameworks into actionable business targets, using metrics and reporting frameworks to drive outcomes tied to business performance. Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
Leads the refinement, development and implementation of Arcwood's sustainability strategy and long-term goals (e.g., climate, resource management, circularity, regulatory compliance). Translates high-level sustainability ambitions into actionable programs and KPIs across operations, service lines and corporate functions. Coordinates cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability practices into decision-making across the organization. Data Reporting & Compliance
Builds on the work of a double-materiality assessment and business strategy planning. Establishes and oversees systems to collect, validate, and manage sustainability and ESG data, enabling reliable reporting for regulatory, customer and investor audiences. Leads preparation of external sustainability disclosures (e.g., CDP, GRI/SASB, TCFD, and other frameworks as relevant). Partners with public affairs to monitor and interpret evolving sustainability regulations and reporting requirements; integrates findings into strategy and execution plans. Cross-Functional Leadership
Serves as a strategic partner to Operations, Finance, Commercial, Legal, Communications/Marketing and IT teams to ensure cohesive execution of sustainability initiatives. Champions sustainability literacy across departments, driving accountability, ownership, and alignment with corporate goals. Stakeholder Engagement
Engages with internal and external stakeholders including investors (notably private equity partners like EQT), customers, regulators and industry groups to represent Arcwood's sustainability priorities and progress. Supports investment and due-diligence processes with sustainability insights and risk assessments where applicable. Provides support for customer requests and reporting requirements as needed. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Benchmarks best practices in sustainability from peers and industry leaders to drive continuous improvement in Arcwood's ESG performance. Identifies tools, technology and process improvements to scale sustainability operations and reporting. Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices at all times. Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization. Education
Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, business or related field (required) Master’s degree (preferred) Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in sustainability strategy, ESG or related leadership roles within environmental services, industrial services or similar sectors (required) Demonstrated experience developing and operationalizing sustainability strategies at a corporate or business unit level (required) Experience working with sustainability reporting platforms and frameworks e.g. CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD (required) Experience working for an environmental services provider, waste management, utilities or sustainability consulting firm (preferred) Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans & Disabilities. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.
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Senior Director, Sustainability Strategy Location: US-IN-Indianapolis; ID: 2026-1187; Category: Sustainability; Position Type: Full-Time; Location Type: Hybrid. Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership! At Arcwood Environmental, we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries. Why Arcwood? We offer impactful work, growth opportunities, a safety-first culture, and a collaborative environment. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive, contributing to our mission to protect the environment. Responsibilities
Senior Director, Sustainability Strategy
will own the development and execution of Arcwood's sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, investor reporting expectations, customer commitments, and broader ESG objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, this role will work across departments to align data, systems, and priorities to drive measurable progress toward sustainability goals and embed strategy into operational decision-making. This role requires strong experience in strategy development and operationalization, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to translate sustainability frameworks into actionable business targets, using metrics and reporting frameworks to drive outcomes tied to business performance. Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
Leads the refinement, development and implementation of Arcwood's sustainability strategy and long-term goals (e.g., climate, resource management, circularity, regulatory compliance). Translates high-level sustainability ambitions into actionable programs and KPIs across operations, service lines and corporate functions. Coordinates cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability practices into decision-making across the organization. Data Reporting & Compliance
Builds on the work of a double-materiality assessment and business strategy planning. Establishes and oversees systems to collect, validate, and manage sustainability and ESG data, enabling reliable reporting for regulatory, customer and investor audiences. Leads preparation of external sustainability disclosures (e.g., CDP, GRI/SASB, TCFD, and other frameworks as relevant). Partners with public affairs to monitor and interpret evolving sustainability regulations and reporting requirements; integrates findings into strategy and execution plans. Cross-Functional Leadership
Serves as a strategic partner to Operations, Finance, Commercial, Legal, Communications/Marketing and IT teams to ensure cohesive execution of sustainability initiatives. Champions sustainability literacy across departments, driving accountability, ownership, and alignment with corporate goals. Stakeholder Engagement
Engages with internal and external stakeholders including investors (notably private equity partners like EQT), customers, regulators and industry groups to represent Arcwood's sustainability priorities and progress. Supports investment and due-diligence processes with sustainability insights and risk assessments where applicable. Provides support for customer requests and reporting requirements as needed. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Benchmarks best practices in sustainability from peers and industry leaders to drive continuous improvement in Arcwood's ESG performance. Identifies tools, technology and process improvements to scale sustainability operations and reporting. Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices at all times. Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization. Education
Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, business or related field (required) Master’s degree (preferred) Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in sustainability strategy, ESG or related leadership roles within environmental services, industrial services or similar sectors (required) Demonstrated experience developing and operationalizing sustainability strategies at a corporate or business unit level (required) Experience working with sustainability reporting platforms and frameworks e.g. CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD (required) Experience working for an environmental services provider, waste management, utilities or sustainability consulting firm (preferred) Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans & Disabilities. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.
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