Global Sustainability Program Leader
Job Description
At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Are you passionate about sustainability, driving cross-functional impact, and shaping how a global company communicates its environmental, social, and governance progress? Air Products is seeking a Global Sustainability Program Leader who will lead ESG reporting, strengthen GHG data governance, and advance product carbon footprint capabilities across the enterprise. If you thrive in a high-visibility role, enjoy translating complex sustainability topics into strategic business insights, and are excited to help build a more sustainable tomorrow, we’d love to hear from you.
The Global Sustainability Program Leader owns the company’s ESG reporting program, GHG data governance, and annual Sustainability Report. This role also leads product carbon footprint (PCF) process development and supports customer- and investor-facing sustainability disclosures.
This position partners across Operations, EHS, Finance, Commercial, Legal/Compliance, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications to ensure accurate, consistent, and strategically aligned ESG reporting. The role also engages senior leadership through executive presentations, sustainability updates, and insights on emerging ESG trends and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, drafting, and publication of the annual Sustainability Report
Own governance of ESG disclosures across external communications
Oversee ESG and GHG data readiness, documentation, and reporting processes
Advance and standardize product carbon footprint (PCF) methodologies
Support responses to customer, investor, and ESG ratings inquiries
Provide sustainability performance insights and updates to executive leadership
Monitor evolving ESG regulations and support disclosure readiness
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, Business, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience, or 7+ years with strong ownership of ESG, sustainability reporting, or related cross-functional programs
Experience in ESG reporting, ESG data governance, GHG accounting, or external ESG requests
Strong writing, editing, and project leadership skills
Ability to influence cross-functionally and communicate effectively with senior leaders
Experience preparing executive-level presentations
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or equivalent)
Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, and CSRD
Experience with GHG inventories, PCF concepts, or customer carbon data requests
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Relevant sustainability, carbon accounting, or project management certifications
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.
Check out some of our benefits below!
· Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
· 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
· Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
· Paid parental leave
· Adoption assistance
· Flexible spending accounts
· Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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