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# Sustainability & Climate Data Lead

- **Company:** Mars
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,160 - $148,720
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Databases, Digital Technology, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Streaming, Data Management
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60360979-sustainability-climate-data-lead

## About the Role

* Bachelors' degree in Science/Technical, Data Science, Sustainable Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field is required; MBA/Graduate-level degree a plus.
 * 5 or more years of professional experience in Sustainability as a technical expert, including significant experience in generating, tracking and analyzing robust quantitative data.
 * Deep expertise with GHG measurement and accounting working with MRV systems across relevant metrics (e.g. carbon, soil health, water, biodiversity, etc.)and knowledge of standards like the GHG Protocol.
 * Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues, manage scope, and mitigate risks.
 * Quantitative reasoning skills, including the ability to work with numbers and to summarize data into graphical or tabular forms.
 * Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills; proven ability to translate highly technical information into compelling narratives and drive fact-based decision making.
 * Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
 * Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, comfort using digital systems for data management, and experience using advanced-level spreadsheet analytics for developing effective presentations are required.

## Description

* Act as a critical subject matter expert (SME) on highly technical climate accounting requirements, including areas like GHG removals, farm project MRV (monitoring, reporting and validation), co-product allocation, mass-balance versus traceability approaches, and verification protocols.
 * Provide GHG technical guidance expertise and project management for the development of supplier-specific GHG impact factors; engage with sourcing teams on data collection from suppliers, analyze data with impact factor consultants, and integrate outputs into Mars' GHG reporting processes.
 * Engage with external consultants to conduct farm tool methodology and life cycle assessment (LCA) reviews, ensuring the credible and auditable integration of primary supply data into Mars' GHG reporting.
 * Manage the end-to-end application, validation and quality assurance of GHG impact factors for annual reporting, including mapping of new raw materials and ingredients to ensure a complete and audit-ready database.
 * Proactively identify, monitor, and mitigate delivery risks across the impact factor pipeline; serve as the lead troubleshooter when projects veer off-schedule, designing and executing recovery plans to get critical data streams back on track without compromising reporting deadlines.
 * Work closely with internal and external industry experts to track, interpret, and maintain an advanced understanding of rapidly evolving global climate accounting standards and practices.
 * Provide guidance to Research & Development teams to evaluate new ingredients and formulation changes, supporting climate-smart innovation and product design decisions.
 * Champion Mars Snacking's priorities on evolving technical accounting needs while collaborating across segments to align and standardize methodologies; serve as an enabler of the broader Healthy Planet operating model.