Director, Strategic Initiatives – ESG Strategy at Walmart
The Sustainability Grid · Little Rock Metropolitan Area · 3 days ago
OTHRFull-time
About The Role
This is a senior ESG strategy and influence role, not an operational one. You Are Responsible For defining ESG narrativesshaping disclosuresinfluencing external perceptionguiding internal strategy All Across High-impact Themes Like circular economyresponsible data and technologypublic policy In Simple Terms You are managing how one of the world’s largest companies explains and evolves its responsibility footprint.
Esg Strategy & Disclosure Leadership
- Lead ESG strategy for waste, circularity, and policy areas
- Shape investor-facing disclosures and ESG reports
- Align reporting with global frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, TNFD, CDP)
- Narrative & Communication
- Translate complex ESG data into clear external messaging
- Develop ESG narratives for investors, NGOs, and policymakers
- CooordinatE with Investor Relations and Communications teams
Performance & Advisory
- Assess ESG performance and recommend improvements
- AdvisE internal teams on policies, targets, and strategy
- Track regulatory and competitor trends globally
Stakeholder Influence
- Engage investors, NGOs, and ESG rating agencies
- Influence external standards and industry perception
- Represent Walmart in global ESG conversations
Strategic Projects
- Lead cross-functional ESG initiatives
- Conduct deep research and benchmarking
- Develop new policies and performance frameworks