Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
Salary: $110,000 – $220,000 + bonus + equity
Contract: Full-Time
About the Company:
Walmart is not just a retailer.
It is a global supply chain ecosystem disguised as a supermarket.
When Walmart adjusts policy on:
- waste
- sourcing
- packaging
Entire industries move.
So ESG here is not internal compliance.
It is market-shaping leverage at planetary scale.
About the Role:
This is a senior ESG strategy and influence role, not an operational one.
You are responsible for:
- defining ESG narratives
- shaping disclosures
- influencing external perception
- guiding internal strategy
All across high-impact themes like:
- circular economy
- responsible data and technology
- public policy
In simple terms:
You are managing how one of the world’s largest companies explains and evolves its responsibility footprint.
What You’ll Do:
ESG Strategy & Disclosure Leadership
- Lead ESG strategy for waste, circularity, and policy areas
- Shape investor-facing disclosures and ESG reports
- Align reporting with global frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, TNFD, CDP)
Narrative & Communication
- Translate complex ESG data into clear external messaging
- Develop ESG narratives for investors, NGOs, and policymakers
- Coordinate with Investor Relations and Communications teams
Performance & Advisory
- Assess ESG performance and recommend improvements
- Advise internal teams on policies, targets, and strategy
- Track regulatory and competitor trends globally
Stakeholder Influence
- Engage investors, NGOs, and ESG rating agencies
- Influence external standards and industry perception
- Represent Walmart in global ESG conversations
Strategic Projects
- Lead cross-functional ESG initiatives
- Conduct deep research and benchmarking
- Develop new policies and performance frameworks
What They’re Looking For:
- Strong expertise in circular economy / waste systems
- Experience in ESG reporting and disclosure frameworks
- Proven ability to engage investors and external stakeholders
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical backing
- Experience influencing across complex organizations
- Background in retail, supply chains, or sustainability programs is a plus
Why This Role Matters:
Let’s be very clear.
This is not ESG execution.
This is ESG influence architecture.
You are shaping:
- how performance is measured
- how it is communicated
- how it is perceived globally
And because it is Walmart,
that perception feeds back into real operational change at scale.
This is ESG as market signaling power.
Apply Here:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amandaponzar_walmart-hiring-director-strategic-initiatives-share-7471254740127973377-e4zP/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAADsRKLkBjgq92Q5XZG7OslpBT3_jFal4y_g
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