Head of Sustainability

About the role

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience. 7-Eleven is seeking a Director of Sustainability to lead the development and execution of the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. This role is responsible for advancing enterprise-wide initiatives, overseeing key programs, and measuring and reporting progress against established goals. The Director also serves as a key advisor and advocate, partnering with 7&i Holdings and external stakeholders to drive alignment and positive business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and expansion of 7‑Eleven’s new ESG strategy.
• Ensure and influence strategic alignment of all ESG efforts with 7&i parent company to include short-and-long-term strategies.
• Drive the ongoing implementation of all current ESG strategic initiatives while developing new initiatives in support of the strategy.
• Provide budget oversight of all sustainability initiatives, including forecasting, reporting, and budget development.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to ensure compliance with sustainability related, evaluate and mitigate market risks.
• Build, manage, and align relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry partners.
• Promote 7‑Eleven’s ESG strategy and accomplishments.
• Collaborate with the Legal, Regulatory, Government Affairs, and Accounting teams to monitor new regulatory requirements and changes in ESG standards in order to integrate sustainable practices across all lines of business.
• Provide input into key areas of 7‑Eleven’s communication strategy (i.e., Proxy Disclosures, Press Releases, Annual Reports, etc