At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated emerging professional to support the organization’s enterprise‑wide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory and ESG reporting activities. This role focuses on data collection, validation, documentation, and coordination, contributing directly to our Net Zero and decarbonization strategy. The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of sustainability reporting and is ready to grow into a deeper GHG accounting role.
Key Responsibilities:
GHG Inventory Management
· Assist in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions inventory in alignment with the GHG Protocol.
· Support data collection, tracking, and organization from business units across geographies.
· Conduct initial validation checks, flag inconsistencies, and maintain documentation for audit trails.
· Assist in third-party verification/assurance processes and respond to auditor queries.
Reporting & Disclosures
· Assist in preparing inputs for major ESG disclosures such as CDP, TCFD, CSRD, ISSB, and internal sustainability reporting.
· Help generate dashboards and management presentations summarizing data trends and inventory updates.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Coordinate with teams such as Corporate Sustainability, GREWE, Aviation, Controllership, and others to gather required emission-related data.
· Help maintain internal documentation on emissions factors, data sources, and calculation guidance.
Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
· Stay updated on evolving climate standards, regulatory developments, and sustainability reporting trends.
· Support benchmarking efforts by gathering information on industry practices and new tools.
Qualifications:
· 2–3 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, environmental data management, finance, or operations.
· Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Climate Science, or related fields.
· Working knowledge of sustainability concepts, including:
· Proficiency in Excel and exposure to analytics/reporting tools preferred (e.g., Workiva, Watershed)
· Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and willingness to learn
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
· Experience supporting ESG reporting in a corporate or consulting environment.
· Familiarity with GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, or SBTi guidance.
· Basic understanding of controls frameworks.
· Certifications or coursework in ESG/Sustainability (e.g., ISSP, FSA, GHG accounting training).
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day.
These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more.
For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
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