Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability

This position leads the global design and implementation for sustainability programs focusing on the Disney Consumer Products’ business within Disney Experiences. Role drives sustainable product improvement, measurement and communications across global DCP businesses including vertically developed, wholesale and licensed product.

Role Overview

2030 Environmental Goals & Public Commitments

• Drive strategy, roll-out plans and training programs to develop more sustainable products with internal teams, suppliers and licensees in line with the TWDC 2030 materials and emissions (scope 3) goals
• Deploy product, packaging and manufacturing goals working with global cross-functional teams aligning with strategy, licensing, brand, creative, packaging, product development, legal, supply chain and other key stakeholder teams
• Deploy formal engagement programs (“supplier engagement”) to licensees to help them understand scope 3 emissions and set their own Science-Based Targets
• Lead a small technical team supporting DCP sustainability initiatives
• Ensure alignment among various teams working on DCP sustainability (materials, packaging, product integrity), even if they do not report to you
• Align objectives between enterprise CSR, Global Public Policy (GPP) and various global teams on company-wide sustainability policies
• Develop business processes, measurement and compliance systems to track sustainability KPIs for CSR reports, internal dashboards as well as other reporting frameworks
• Work with global DCP teams, including legal and licensing leaders, on the areas above to ensure consistent approach and effective deployment

Sustainability Messaging

• Work with communications partners in development of sustainability communications programs in line with TWDC branded efforts
• Protect against greenwashing risks and provide expertise globally on product specific environmental and/or sustainability claims with legal, policy and brand
• Collaborate with marketing (and other) teams on sustainability communications
• Monitor evolving policy landscape to deliver best-in-class sustainability communications

Technical, Partner & Relationships

• Provide technical expertise for cross category level sustainably initiatives on packaging, hardlines, softlines and consumables
• Act as technical expert on product sustainability attributes, certifications and life cycle environmental impacts
• Responsible for staying current on industry trends, innovative material trends bringing insights back to business teams for future product development
• Foster relations with key global licensees and industry trade organizations on sustainably topics including scope 3, plastics/single-use plastics, environmental goals, sustainable packaging and/or materials and science-based targets
• Lead and partner with sourcing and teams on supply chain sustainability strategy

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 7 or more years of progressive sustainability experience in related fields in government, corporate or professional services settings required.
• Preferred: Direct consumer product or retail experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy or other related fields required.
• Preferred: Masters degree in environmental science

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $151,000.00-$202,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Consumer Prod & Interactive Media , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Disney Consumer Prod & Interactive Media is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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