Global Director, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

　　Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating 250 data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

　　We are a fast-growing global company with 20+ years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.

　　A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

　　The role

　　As the first Director of ESG and Sustainability at Equinix, you will be at the forefront of driving our global strategic objectives related to environmental, social, and governance initiatives across our global organization. Reporting directly to the VP of Sustainability, you will collaborate with senior management across, legal, sustainability, HR, operations, and procurement teams to execute the company's approach across existing and emerging global ESG requirements, both voluntary and mandatory. This highly visible role demands a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, industry opportunities, and challenges related to ESG.

　　What you'll do

　　Lead the development and execution of the ESG strategy, program, priorities, initiatives, and roadmap globallyWork closely with key business and functional leaders, including human resources, operations, procurement, logistics, and legal, to drive transformative change and achieve stated goalsIdentifying and implementing key performance goals, milestones, and metricsCollaborate with key internal stakeholders to define and implement metrics, goals, milestones, and performance measuresDevelop robust tracking system in collaboration with legal and regulatory team to monitor existing and emerging ESG requirements relevant to the Equinix businessOversee ESG disclosures including reporting against common frameworks and preparing for evolving ESG regulationsEngage with key external stakeholders to raise awareness of our ESG and sustainability efforts, framing and delivering ESG messaging for investor engagementEnsure proper vetting and responses to ESG inquiries

　　Program Evaluation and Oversight:

　　Work in close partnership with Equinix Legal, Regulatory and Policy team to deliver against ESG objectivesCollaborate with global business and functional leaders to identify opportunities, prioritize strengths, and facilitate program evaluationsDevelop and oversee methodologies to assess the viability or success of ESG initiatives

　　Data Management and Analysis:

　　Develop and execute a plan for collecting, storing, validating, and distributing ESG and sustainability data and content for reporting and stakeholder requests.Use advanced analytics to analyze performance and inform decision-making.

　　Industry Awareness and Compliance:

　　Understand the broader industry landscape to identify critical competitive needs and collaborate on actions to support the Equinix strategy.Actively track global trends, developments, disclosures, and tools related to ESG.Continuously monitor and educate stakeholders on ESG developments, industry standards, and regulations.Evaluate the effectiveness of the ESG and Sustainability program and advocate for continuous improvement.

　　What you need

　　Bachelor's degreeProfessional experience in a corporate environmentDemonstrated experience working with multiple global stakeholdersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong project management skillsExceptional critical thinking and ability to advance understanding of ESG metrics and goals

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master's degree or post-graduate work in Business, ESG, environmental sustainability, or related fieldProfessional corporate experience in the ICT industryProven years of professional experience related to ESG, sustainability, or CSR, with direct experience in implementing and executing ESG reporting programsUnderstanding of regulatory processes, compliance, and experience with government agencies and officials on policy and regulatory matters

　　Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

　　Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.