Sustainability Analyst
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Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.
At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.
Role Overview
The Sustainability Analyst supports Circana’s sustainability reporting and disclosure activities by collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data across the organization. This role helps ensure the accuracy, completeness, and audit-readiness of sustainability information used in external reporting, ESG questionnaires, customer due diligence requests, and regulatory disclosures.
Responsibilities include coordinating data collection with stakeholders across the business, supporting greenhouse gas emissions reporting, maintaining documentation and evidence repositories, preparing responses to ESG questionnaires and assessments such as EcoVadis and CDP, and contributing to the development of Circana’s annual Corporate Sustainability Report.
This hands-on role requires practical experience with sustainability reporting, ESG ratings and assessments, greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability data management, and emerging regulatory requirements within a global organization. The person in this position will manage recurring reporting activities while helping strengthen and mature Circana’s sustainability program.
Reporting to the Global Ethics & Compliance Program Manager, this role will collaborate closely with Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Facilities, Human Resources, Finance, and other stakeholders across the company.
Job Responsibilities
Sustainability Program Management
Support the collection, validation, documentation, and audit-readiness of sustainability data, including data used for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Circana’s third-party emissions-calculation vendor, coordinating data requests, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up.
Support the preparation of Circana’s annual Corporate Sustainability Report.
Coordinate data requests, documentation, and evidence gathering from internal stakeholders.
Prepare responses to ESG ratings, rankings, customer questionnaires, and regulatory disclosures, including EcoVadis, CDP, ESG due diligence requests, and other sustainability reporting frameworks.
Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation and evidence repositories used for ESG reporting and assessments.
Proactively identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve the efficiency and accuracy of recurring reporting processes.
Coordinate with internal partners to support the continued development of Circana’s third-party risk management program, including ESG due diligence.
Monitor developments and changes to relevant sustainability reporting requirements and guidance, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California climate disclosure requirements, and recommend updates applicable to the Sustainability Program.
Serve as a sustainability subject-matter resource for commercial teams responding to ESG questions, customer questionnaires, and due diligence requests.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability consulting, or a closely related field.
- Experience working with large datasets in Excel.
- Experience supporting ESG questionnaires, sustainability disclosures, and assessments such as CDP and EcoVadis, with familiarity with GRI, CSRD, or similar reporting frameworks.
- Bachelor's Degree in related field.
- Working knowledge of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and experience supporting related reporting activities.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills, with the ability to take ownership of data and reporting processes.
- Ability to manage repeatable processes with a high level of accuracy, accountability, and transparency.
- Comfortable using AI-enabled tools and automation technologies to streamline routine tasks, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance data quality while maintaining appropriate controls and oversight.
Circana Behaviors
Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:
- Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
- Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
- Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
- Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
- Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
- Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
- Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone
Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, US
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 USD. This role is also eligible for bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.
You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description.
This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified.
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Skills Required
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability consulting, or a closely related field
- Experience working with large datasets in Excel
- Experience supporting ESG questionnaires, sustainability disclosures, and assessments such as CDP and EcoVadis
- Familiarity with GRI, CSRD, or similar reporting frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Working knowledge of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions
- Experience supporting greenhouse gas emissions reporting activities
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Ability to take ownership of data and reporting processes
- Ability to manage repeatable processes with accuracy, accountability, and transparency
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools and automation technologies to streamline tasks, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance data quality while maintaining controls and oversight
Circana Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Circana and has not been reviewed or approved by Circana.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO for many exempt roles and paid holidays are frequently highlighted. Feedback suggests these time‑off policies are a notable strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available in the U.S. and is described as competitive and well‑received. Company communications emphasize equal/neutral parental leave, reinforcing family support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad slate of extras—such as adoption assistance, tuition/educational assistance, volunteer time off, and EAP—adds to the overall package. Feedback suggests these lifestyle‑oriented offerings complement core medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Circana Insights
What We Do
Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition. Circana is hiring! To view our current openings, please visit our IRI and NPD LinkedIn company pages.
