Environmental Data Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Data Analysis & BI role at IP Global Career Site. United States · full-time · $80,000–$93,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Improve how ESG information is gathered, analyzed and reported so disclosures and targets rely on dependable data
- Check ESG datasets for gaps and errors, apply validation controls and monitor data quality
- Prepare audit documentation and data for internal reviews and third-party assurance
- Coordinate ESG data projects with internal teams and outside providers, managing delivery, alignment and risks
- Build dashboards and analytics tools, and work with IT to improve data solutions and reporting
What you bring
- Three to five years working in sustainability, carbon accounting or ESG data management
- Experience handling large datasets, system integrations and data controls
- Strong analytical ability, including advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with emissions factors, life-cycle assessment datasets and supplier emissions data
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can combine ESG data analysis with documentation, project coordination and stakeholder work. The position is based at the stated Memphis, Tennessee location.
From the employer
Position Title:
Environmental Data Analyst
Pay Rate:
$80,000-$93,000 per year
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Location:
International Paper
6400 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38197
The Job You Will Perform:
The Environmental Data Analyst will Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of a well-controlled ESG data and reporting environment that supports high quality, audit-ready disclosures, business decision-making, and regulatory readiness. The role partners closely with internal teams, including IT, and third party providers to deliver reliable, transparent, and decision useful ESG data that underpins IP’s decarbonization targets and regulatory reporting.
Requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, project management, and data transformation capabilities.
Responsibilities are sequenced from data foundation and controls through governance, partnering, and technology-enabled improvement.
- Support transformation of ESG data collection, management, analysis, and reporting to ensure trustworthy data for disclosures and targets.
- Shape and support execution of ESG data collection strategy aligned with sustainability goals.
- Execute data analysis for completeness, transformation, filtering, and validation.
- Implement controls to uphold data accuracy, completeness, and reliability across ESG reporting processes.
- Drive robust ESG data governance practices, including integrated data management tools and ongoing data quality monitoring.
- Support internal audits and third-party assurance programmers, ensuring audit-ready documentation and accurate data preparation.
- Ensure ESG data transparency to meet global sustainability targets and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams (data leads and systems owners) and third-party providers to deliver efficient, reliable ESG solutions integrated into business processes.
- Foster a data-driven culture by promoting self-service ESG data capabilities and equipping stakeholders with tools for independent analysis.
- Support development of short-, medium-, and long-term ESG data roadmaps.
- Manage ESG data and analytics projects, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and risk mitigation.
- Identify strategic opportunities to improve ESG data processes through clearer standards, stronger workflows, and scalable capabilities.
- Utilize digital platforms to streamline ESG data collection and reporting.
- Partner with IT/digital teams to design, implement and enhance data solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead the design and build of dashboards and analytics tools to meet evolving business and regulatory needs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the reporting environment and data quality.
The Skills You Will Bring:
• 3–5 years of experience in sustainability, carbon accounting, or ESG data management.
• Experience with enterprise sustainability platforms, Salesforce Net Zero Cloud preferred.
• Advanced analytical skills required, including Excel, and dashboard design and report automation in Power BI or similar strongly preferred.
• Experience managing large datasets, system integrations, and data controls required, AI-driven analytics experience preferred.
• Familiarity with emission factors, LCA datasets, and supplier emissions data.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
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