ESG Reporting Analyst - GATX

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers. And, thanks to our employees, in 2023 we were named one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune for the fourth time!

The HYBRID ESG Reporting Analyst will primarily be responsible for various projects related to GATX’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandatory and voluntary reporting and disclosure efforts. This position sits within a small team that also has responsibility for Investor Relations, Community Engagement, and External Communications. There will be opportunities for the ESG Reporting Analyst to contribute to those functions.

• Manage reporting efforts related to ESG raters and rankers (EcoVadis, S&P CSA, ISS, MSCI, etc.), including monitoring performance and recommending areas of improvements.
• Support efforts to evaluate and/or deliver on global ESG reporting (e.g., SASB, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, Modern Slavery Acts, etc.); tasks may include researching regulations and associated definitions, managing project timelines and ensuring projects stay on track, identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls in the data collection process, and compiling various inputs and organizing them into a presentable format
• Respond to customer ESG surveys in a consistent manner with input and guidance from internal subject matter experts; maintain database of responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EHS, Legal, Commercial, Procurement, HR, etc., to capture data and insights for accurate and comprehensive reporting.
• Participate in the preparation and updates of documents/policies that are included in the sustainability section of the Company’s website.
• Stay informed on the evolving ESG landscape, including industry trends, competitor activities, and global regulatory changes that may impact the company.
• Support the broader Investor Relations, Community Engagement, and External Communications team with various ad hoc tasks and projects.

Interaction: This role is ideal for a motivated individual who will be part of a highly visible team within the company. The role will interact internally with leaders & subject matter experts of multiple departments, including Financial Reporting, IT, HR, Legal, Environmental, Health, and Safety, and Commercial.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• BA/BS required. 
• HYBRID role 

Key Competencies: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with a proactive and results-oriented approach
• Flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances
• Knowledge of basic finance/accounting concepts preferred

GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.