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Sustainability & ESG Manager Date Posted:

8 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 7, 2026

Recruiter:

Rise Baking Company, LLC Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota Salary:

USD125,000

Job Type & Industry:

Environmental, Social & Governance, Sustainability Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3011490081-2 Apply for this job now Job Description The Sustainability & ESG Manager leads development and execution of Rise Baking Company's environmental, social, and governance strategy. This role tracks and analyzes energy, emissions, water, waste, and packaging data, coordinates ESG reporting, and supports responsible sourcing, food safety, and social responsibility initiatives. The position partners with Operations, HR, Quality, Procurement, and other teams to set KPIs, improve governance practices, and report progress to leadership and stakeholders. Responsibilities Develop and implement ESG strategy aligned with business goals and regulations Track, analyze, and report environmental metrics across facilities Coordinate ESG data collection and prepare disclosures using frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and CDPAdvance responsible sourcing, food safety, and animal welfare in partnership with Operations and Quality Support social responsibility programs including employee wellbeing, DEI, and community engagement Maintain governance policies, procedures, and controls that support ethical conduct and compliance Engage suppliers on sustainability expectations and codes of conduct Train employees on ESG goals, sustainable claims, and related tools Required Skills ESG strategy development Sustainability data analysis ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, CDP) Environmental performance metrics (energy, GHG, water, waste) Project management Regulatory compliance (environmental and labor) Advanced Microsoft Excel Cross-functional collaboration Responsible sourcing and supplier sustainability Governance policies and internal controls