***This position is located in McLean, VA***
Hilton's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team oversees the company's strategy to drive responsible travel and tourism globally by creating a positive impact on the planet and our communities. Our ESG program is called Travel with Purpose. By 2030, Hilton has committed to double our investment in social impact and cut our environmental impact in half.
What will I be doing?
As the Director, Global Sustainability, you will be a key member of Hilton’s Global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team, raising the profile of Hilton’s award-winning Travel with Purpose program. In this role, you will advance our global sustainability strategy, working across the organization to ensure consistency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Raise the profile of Hilton’s Travel with Purpose initiatives working internally and externally.
- Find opportunities to evolve Hilton’s Travel with Purpose strategy, minimize overall carbon footprint, build operational efficiencies, and grow core utility reduction programs.
- Coordinate and lead Hilton’s annual ESG reporting, including ESG disclosures to third parties (CDP, DJSI, GRI, SASB) and regulatory filings, including management of consultants.
- Lead Hilton’s ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 certifications, including the annual audit process for both hotels and corporate offices.
- Collaborate and partner with Team Members and key business partners such as Brands, Ops, Engineering, Development, and others to drive sustainability initiatives globally.
- Act as advisor and subject matter expert on ESG/sustainability developments by maintaining continual awareness of ESG reporting trends.
- Track efforts against multi-year goals, science-based targets, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
- Lead and provide direction on the development of quarterly dashboards for tracking and reporting progress.
- Develop global Travel with Purpose and LightStay training programs for team members, owners, and other key audiences.
- Lead global sustainability and environmental programs such as Earth Day.
- Support Hilton’s global responsible sourcing initiatives, in collaboration with Hilton Supply Management (HSM).
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced sustainability professional and believe success in this role requires:
- Deep understanding of corporate sustainability, including knowledge of environmental and ESG frameworks and legislation
- Outstanding external networking and presentation skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of ESG issues and trends
- A true leader with a track record of effecting change, resolving conflicts, and who ensures teamwork across all levels. This includes maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity
- Superior written, analytical, and verbal communications skills
- Exceptional project management, organizational, and collaboration skills and ability to prioritize several projects at once
- Ability to work across global, virtual, and cross-functional teams
To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:
- Seven (7) years of professional work experience
- Five (5) years of sustainability and energy efficiency program experience in the private sector
- One (1) year of experience in ESG disclosures to third parties
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Travel as required
It would be useful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- BA/BS Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working in a global, matrixed corporate environment
- Advanced degree in sustainability or engineering
What is it like working for Hilton?
The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.