Full-Time, Remote, Exempt Position
THE ORGANIZATION
MISSION
As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.
VISION
Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.
OVERVIEW
As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1992 that promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the path to a safe, just, and sustainable world for all, can be achieved by compelling corporations to take greater responsibility for the impacts of their environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. We achieve this goal through direct engagement, shareholder advocacy, research, publishing scorecards, and other innovative and legal actions. Here is such an example.
COMMITMENT TO JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)
As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.
THE POSITION
As You Sow climate and energy program works to make a positive change in the world by moving companies to make progress on climate change. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with As You Sow on these critical issues as a climate and shareholder advocacy researcher.
This position will provide research support primarily for As You Sow’s climate and energy program, which moves companies to develop and set science-based greenhouse gas emissions targets, establish net zero by 2050 goals, disclose climate transition plans, and achieve aligned emissions reductions. The Climate Research Associate will support scoring and benchmarking company climate performance, including updating the Road to Zero Emissions and Pay for Climate Performance reports, as well as conducting other research to support shareholder engagements and dialogues. Work will include researching a range of corporate policies and practices, including emission reduction targets, executive incentives for climate performance, climate and environmental justice, corporate governance, climate risk management, and climate regulations. The Climate Research Associate may, from time to time, assist with other program initiatives or research projects.
Position Type: 1.0 FTE. Exempt
Start date: Position will be open until filled.
Reports to: Say on Climate Initiative Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Please apply through our job site. Applications will be accepted until a great candidate is found. We thank all applicants for your interest.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other people from communities traditionally underrepresented in the environmental and energy efficiency sectors, are encouraged to apply.
As You Sow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
For more information about As You Sow, go to: www.asyousow.org
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MISSION
As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.
VISION
Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.
OVERVIEW
As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization who promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the way to a safe, just, and sustainable world can be only achievable by enlisting the support of corporations, either through advocacies, scorecards, shareholder engagements, or other innovative methods. Moving companies to take greater responsibility for the social and environmental impact of their operations, is our primary goal and our actions have produced results for nearly 30 years.
COMMITMENT TO JEDI
As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. All employees and staff actively work on organizational justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.