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Sustainability Specialist

Molson Coors Beverage Company • United States • Added on Jul 11, 2026
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This role centers on the technical backbone of the company’s environmental strategy by managing enterprise-wide non-financial data. You will take full ownership of the carbon emissions inventory model, translating complex operational data into actionable insights for global leadership. By overseeing everything from supplier surveys to regulatory filings, you ensure that every drop of data contributes to a transparent record of the firm’s environmental footprint.

At a beverage giant like Molson Coors, sustainability is inextricably linked to water stewardship and supply chain resilience. Your work directly fuels the “Our Imprint” initiative, turning raw numbers into the narrative that satisfies rigorous EU CSRD requirements and customer climate demands. You are the gatekeeper of the company’s climate credibility, identifying where emissions can be cut across a massive international logistics and brewing network.

This suits someone who possesses a meticulous analytical mind and a passion for data architecture. You should be equally comfortable coding in Databricks and explaining carbon accounting methodologies to non-technical stakeholders.

Job-FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary mission involves owning the enterprise sustainability data management system, which acts as the single source of truth for the company's non-financial performance. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the carbon emissions inventory model, ensuring that all Scope 1, 2, and 3 data is accurate, validated, and ready for high-stakes audits. Beyond data entry, your responsibility extends to regulatory and voluntary disclosure. This includes managing submissions for the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), California’s climate mandates, and voluntary platforms like CDP and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. You will also lead the data pulls for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to mitigate market-access risks.

Key learning opportunities for this job

In this role, you will gain deep expertise in global regulatory frameworks, particularly the transition from voluntary to mandatory reporting standards like the ESRS. This is a front-row seat to how a multinational corporation navigates the complex intersection of North American and European environmental law. Technically, you will sharpen your skills in advanced data automation and visualization. By utilizing tools like Databricks and Power BI within a large-scale corporate environment, you will learn how to architect data warehouses that can handle thousands of data points from diverse global business units, a highly sought-after skill in the ESG space.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate bridges the gap between environmental science and data engineering. You should have 1–3 years of experience specifically focusing on carbon accounting and the GHG Protocol. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is essential, while a Certified Carbon Accountant credential will set you apart from other applicants. Proficiency in automation tools such as Databricks or Power Automate is crucial, as this role moves away from manual spreadsheets toward automated workflows. You must be someone who thrives on troubleshooting complex data discrepancies and can collaborate effectively with regional managers to ensure reporting deadlines are met without compromising integrity.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate your familiarity with the specific reporting burdens of a beverage company, such as packaging waste and water intensity. Mentioning your experience with Project Gigaton or EcoVadis in your cover letter will show that you understand the specific customer-facing sustainability requirements that Molson Coors faces. Highlight a specific instance where you automated a manual data process or identified a significant error in a carbon inventory. Molson Coors values individuals who 'fail forward,' so don't be afraid to discuss a technical challenge you overcame and what it taught you about data governance and internal controls.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

This role is the engine room for the company's decarbonization and circular economy goals. You will focus heavily on quantifying the impact of the supply chain, as evidenced by the requirement to conduct environmental progress surveys for suppliers and internal brewing facilities. Additionally, there is a strong focus on packaging and waste management through the management of EPR data. By ensuring accurate reporting on packaging materials, you directly support the company's efforts to reduce its physical footprint and comply with evolving global plastic and waste regulations.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

The most significant challenge will be harmonizing data from diverse sources across North America and Europe. Differing regional standards and levels of data maturity across business units can make building a unified carbon inventory difficult and time-consuming. Moreover, the rapidly shifting regulatory landscape (such as the implementation of CSRD) means you must remain agile. Keeping up with new documentation requirements while maintaining daily operations requires exceptional time management and the ability to translate technical legal requirements into functional data collection procedures.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with validating data inputs from a regional brewery, followed by a meeting with the IT team to optimize a Databricks workflow for the carbon model. You might spend your afternoon drafting responses for a customer's ESG survey or modeling a future carbon scenario to help the Director of Sustainability set new targets. Collaboration is a constant theme; you will likely touch base with cross-functional partners in procurement or logistics to verify supplier environmental performance. The day usually ends with refining data visuals in Power BI to ensure internal stakeholders have a clear view of the company's progress toward its 'Our Imprint' goals.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

Given the 'enterprise' scope of this role, you will have high visibility among senior leadership and global business units. Successfully managing the transition to mandatory reporting can position you as a reporting lead or a dedicated ESG Controller within the organization. There are also paths toward specialization in sustainable procurement or climate strategy. As the company continues to expand its non-alc and cocktail portfolios, the need for specialists who can model the environmental impact of new product lines will only grow, offering lateral and vertical movement within the sustainability team.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

Internal stakeholders include the Director of Sustainability, who you report to directly, as well as teams in Procurement, Finance, and IT. You will also interact with regional facility managers who provide the raw utility and waste data necessary for reporting. Externally, you will engage with suppliers to collect environmental data and with third-party auditors and reporting bodies like CDP and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. You will also respond to sustainability inquiries from major retail customers, making you a key link between the company and its commercial partners.

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