Manager, Sustainability Compliance

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 102000 - 127000

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Compliance

Job Summary

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company built from the ground up by thinking differently innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers in 1972 weve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands includingWhite Claw Hard Seltzer Mikes Hard Lemonade and Cayman Jack.

A Sustainability Compliance Manager will lead the organizations environmental regulatory strategy and execution ensuring full compliance with emerging climate disclosure and packaging waste regulations. Primary focus will be on Californias SB 253 and SB 261 which mandate public reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks and on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws impacting packaging waste across multiple jurisdictions.

Accountabilities:

Develop and implement compliance frameworks for SB 253 and SB 261 including Scope 1 2 and 3 emissions inventories and biennial climate risk disclosures aligned with TCFD or IFRS S2 standards.
Coordinate cross-functional data collection and reporting to meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) deadlines ensuring third-party assurance and audit readiness.
Monitor and manage EPR obligations across applicable states including registration with Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) packaging data reporting and fee forecasting.

Key Metrics & Financial Targets:

Reporting compliance for EUCSRD CASB219 CTA & all US based State annual reporting.
Board Meeting oversight reporting and retention for all US entities.
Governance advisory services to international BUs.

Own:

Engage with regulatory bodies and industry groups to stay ahead of evolving legislation and advocate for practical industry-aligned compliance solutions.
Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance and transparency positioning the company as a responsible leader in the alcohol industry.

Influence:

Advise internal stakeholders on sustainable packaging design recyclability and cost implications under eco-modulation fee structures.

Critical Relationships:

Climate Disclosure Compliance (SB 253 & SB 261)
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance
Policy Advocacy & Industry Engagement
Internal Training & Awareness

Skills Needed To Be Successful:

Regulatory Expertise: Strong grasp of SB 253 SB 261 and EPR laws including emissions and packaging compliance.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
Skilled in gathering and reporting environmental data (Scope 13 packaging) using recognized standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective at working with legal finance operations and supply chain to ensure compliance.
Strategic Thinking & Risk Management: Able to assess regulatory risks and align sustainability goals with business strategy.

Extraordinary Leadership Expectations:

Ability to influence and guide decision-making within the board and across the organization.
Subject matter advise and decision making at the BU and global level.

Compensation: Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge skills and experience of the individual.

Competitive annual salary from $102000 to $127000 based in Chicago IL
Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Company matching 401(k) contributions
Paid time off including annual leave paid sick time and holidays
Extensive opportunities for training development and career growth

At Mark Anthony we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day connecting our global organization across all business units roles and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.â

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.ââ

Made With Humility
We bring humility authenticity fun and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappyâto stay ahead of industry giants.â

Required Experience:

Manager