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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

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