EATON

Environmental Sustainability Manager

EATON$130K — $190K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.
  • 8+ years of experience in sustainability or related field.
  • 3+ years managing corporate GHG inventory.
  • Experience with ESG data and regulatory requirements is preferred.
  • Strong data analysis and enterprise systems capabilities beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of sustainability data domains.
  • Lead sustainability data platforms integration and optimization.
  • Translate sustainability data insights into business strategy.
  • Oversee CDP submissions and ESG disclosures.
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide climate data standards.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Various programs for paid and unpaid time off.
  • Eligibility for flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Environmental Sustainability Manager.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Position Overview:

The Environmental Sustainability & Strategy Manager plays a key role in operationalizing Eaton's enterprise sustainability strategy by translating data-driven insights into execution across our global footprint. This role enables scalable systems and processes, supports external disclosures, and aligns cross-functional teams to achieve climate and sustainability goals.

Operating at the intersection of strategy, data systems, and site-level execution, this position partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement and continuously improve sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate brings expertise in ESG strategy, GHG accounting, and enterprise transformation, and a strong commitment to advancing Eaton's sustainability leadership. This role also contributes to strategy refinement by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that inform enterprise priorities and investments.

What you'll do:

Sustainability Data & Systems:
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of assigned enterprise sustainability data domains
  • Support integration, optimization, and performance of sustainability data platforms
  • Partner with IT and vendors to enable reliable, scalable data flows and system functionality
  • Leverage analytics, scenario modeling, and benchmarking to inform executive decision-making
  • Translate enterprise sustainability data into insights that inform business strategy, capital allocation, and climate transition planning

Reporting and Disclosures:
  • Lead CDP submission and support ESG disclosures (e.g., CSRD, TCFD)
  • Track and communicate progress toward climate-related sustainability goals
  • Support executive and investor-facing reporting
  • Support positioning of sustainability performance in investor and stakeholder narratives by translating technical data into strategic insights

Standard Development & Data Governance:
  • Translate strategy into actionable guidance for sites and business units
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide standards and standard operating procedures for climate data
  • Ensure cross-regional alignment and consistent adoption
  • Maintain governance frameworks and controls aligned with regulatory requirements
  • Identify opportunities to enhance enterprise sustainability capabilities through process innovation, digital enablement, and cross-functional alignment

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory & Methodology:
  • Support and continuously improve GHG inventory processes
  • Provide guidance on Scope 1, 2, and 3 accounting methodologies
  • Support assurance activities, audits, and external partnerships
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and controls for external verification
  • Utilize scenario analysis and benchmarking to assess performance gaps and inform mitigation strategies


Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in sustainability or related field
  • Minimum of three (3) years managing corporate GHG inventory
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience translating ESG data and regulatory requirements into business strategy and operational priorities
  • Familiarity with climate scenario analysis, transition planning, or enterprise risk integration
  • Experience with CSRD, CDP, TCFD, SASB, EcoVadis, and other emerging reporting standards.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional process improvement initiatives across global teams
  • Strong data analysis and enterprise systems capabilities
  • Demonstrated project management skills


Skills:

Position Criteria:
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Ability to operate independently in a complex environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
  • Up to 10% travel required


All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 6.16.2026.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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