Global Sustainability Program Leader

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together—where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter—we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world-scale production facilities.

About the role

Air Products is seeking a Global Sustainability Program Leader who will lead ESG reporting, strengthen GHG data governance, and advance product carbon footprint capabilities across the enterprise. This role owns the company’s ESG reporting program, GHG data governance, and annual Sustainability Report. It also leads product carbon footprint (PCF) process development and supports customer- and investor-facing sustainability disclosures. The position partners across Operations, EHS, Finance, Commercial, Legal/Compliance, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications to ensure accurate, consistent, and strategically aligned ESG reporting. The role also engages senior leadership through executive presentations, sustainability updates, and insights on emerging ESG trends and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, drafting, and publication of the annual Sustainability Report
• Own governance of ESG disclosures across external communications
• Oversee ESG and GHG data readiness, documentation, and reporting processes
• Advance and standardize product carbon footprint (PCF) methodologies
• Support responses to customer, investor, and ESG ratings inquiries
• Provide sustainability performance insights and updates to executive leadership
• Monitor evolving ESG regulations and support disclosure readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years with strong ownership of ESG, sustainability reporting, or related cross-functional programs
• Experience in ESG reporting, ESG data governance, GHG accounting, or external ESG requests
• Strong writing, editing, and project leadership skills
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and communicate effectively with senior leaders
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, and CSRD
• Experience with GHG inventories, PCF concepts, or customer carbon data requests
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Relevant sustainability, carbon accounting, or project management certifications

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)