Canada ESG Data & Analytics Lead

Location: Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal/Vancouver/Calgary

Accenture is committed to playing a significant role in combating climate change and meeting the Paris targets. We feel our biggest contribution can be working with businesses to embed sustainability and relevant environmental, societal and governance (ESG) considerations as part of businesses’ core planning and operations activities. These considerations are usually highly contextualized, cutting across different knowledge domains, such as climate impact/ decarbonization, circular economy, equal opportunity and access. New shared value (for shareholders and stakeholders) can be unlocked through responsible transformations - characterized by a shift in the value paradigm, digital and technology enablement, as well as partnership and ecosystem innovation.

Sustainability at Accenture will focus on the following 4 defined growth areas:

  • Net Zero Carbon Industry Transitions;
  • Responsible Supply Chain, Product Design & Circular Economy;
  • Sustainable Technologies / Green IT & Cloud;
  • Sustainability Measurement, Analytics & Ledger

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant diverse environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • sustainability data and analytics strategy
  • grow Accenture book of business and capabilities in ESG Data & Analytics space
  • cooperating with leadership across Market Unit Functions and Industries in order to develop transformational Sustainability offerings

Here’s what you will need

Recognized on the market as a trusted advisor on the following topics:

  • Data analytics and data strategy, with understanding of data architecture
  • Understanding of the ESG domain (Environmental, Social and Governance)
  • ESG Data & Platforms
  • ESG Reporting & Disclosures- Ability to shape and architect bold transformational deals in selected industries/functions, driven by ESG solutions and capabilities.
  • 10+ years of experience in data analytics and data strategy
  • Should be able to present data insights and value propositions to CIO, CXOs.
  • Excellent communication skills and should be able to articulate Sustainability data and analytics
  • Understanding of ESG domain

Sustainable Business Performance:

  • Sustainability: Has accountability for and track record of successful business results.

Influence and Relationships:

  • Pursues and cultivates business relationships and alliances: Senior/middle management levels.

Strategic Perspective:

  • Role: Growing understanding of the business strategy to be able to act as an advocate and influencer of others.
  • Value creation: Shares ideas relating to strategic opportunities and issues.