Senior Manager, North America Sustainability Promotion (NASP)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the NASP mission to guide North America towards carbon neutrality by implementing sustainable initiatives.
• Lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive roadmap for achieving DENSO’s carbon neutrality targets, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals.
• Oversee the performance and development of the NASP team, including mentoring and coaching team members to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages engagement and accountability.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, industry organizations, and regulatory bodies, to promote sustainability initiatives.
• Drive initiatives to increase awareness and adoption of sustainability practices across DENSO’s production sites.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability metrics, including carbon emissions, energy consumption, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure that reporting processes meet internal and external requirements, providing transparency and accountability in sustainability efforts.
• Develop and implement sustainability governance frameworks and processes to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Carbon Neutrality and Energy Governance Lead to enforce sustainability standards and best practices.
• Identify and promote emerging sustainable technologies and practices that can enhance DENSO’s environmental performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize energy use, reduce emissions, and enhance overall sustainability performance across all operations.
• Develop training programs to enhance employee understanding of sustainability initiatives and their role in achieving organizational goals.
• Promote a culture of sustainability within the organization by providing resources and support for employee engagement in sustainability efforts.
• Effectively communicate sustainability goals, initiatives, and performance to all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders to report on progress and advocate for sustainability initiatives.
• Analyze complex sustainability challenges and develop innovative solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Facilitate discussions and decision-making processes related to sustainability initiatives, ensuring stakeholder input and buy-in.
• Exercise sound judgment in prioritizing sustainability initiatives and allocating resources effectively.
• Make informed decisions that align with DENSO’s sustainability strategy and operational goals.

Preferred Knowledge

• Government [State, Federal & International] & Regulatory ESG