We are seeking a Sustainability Executive who is passionate about ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices and committed to advancing corporate sustainability.
This role will involve data collection, reporting, compliance, and communications related to sustainability goals and strategies.
The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the Sustainability Manager and various business units to identify sustainability risks and opportunities, develop decarbonization strategies, and ensure alignment with the latest industry standards and frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
. Data Collection & Management:
- Assist in gathering sustainability data: Collect data related to energy consumption, water usage, waste generation, carbon emissions, and other sustainability metrics from different departments (e.g., facilities, HR, supply chain).
- Support data tracking systems: Use software tools (e.g., Excel, sustainability management platforms) to track and organise sustainability metrics.
- Monitor sustainability performance: Help track the company's progress toward achieving sustainability goals, such as emission reductions, waste reduction, or energy efficiency improvements.
. Reporting & Documentation:
- Support the preparation of sustainability reports: Assist with compiling data and drafting sections of sustainability reports, ensuring they align with internal and external reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, ISSB).
- Help maintain documentation: Ensure that all sustainability-related records are kept up-to-date and compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
- Prepare presentations or summaries: Create slides or executive summaries that communicate sustainability performance to internal stakeholders or external audiences (e.g., investors, clients, regulators).
. Compliance and Standards Support:
- Assist in regulatory compliance: Help ensure the company adheres to local, national, and international sustainability-related regulations and standards, such as carbon reporting or waste disposal regulations.
- Support ESG audits: Assist in internal or external audits of sustainability data to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Track sustainability certifications: Support efforts to achieve or maintain third-party sustainability certifications.
. Project Support:
- Assist with sustainability initiatives: Support the implementation of sustainability projects, such as energy efficiency programmes, waste reduction campaigns, or diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Conduct research: Help research emerging trends in sustainability, such as new technologies, regulations, or market demands, to support the company's sustainability strategy.
- Coordinate logistics for sustainability events: Assist in organizing workshops, training sessions, or corporate sustainability events aimed at engaging employees or stakeholders on sustainability topics.
. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Assist in communication efforts: Help draft internal newsletters, blogs, or social media posts related to sustainability initiatives.
- Liaise with departments: Coordinate with other teams to gather necessary data and align sustainability efforts across the organization.
- Support employee engagement: Help promote sustainability initiatives internally and encourage employee participation in sustainability programmes.
. Continuous Improvement & Learning:
- Stay updated on sustainability trends: Regularly research industry trends, best practices, and emerging sustainability standards (e.g., ESG, climate-related disclosures, circular economy) to improve the company's sustainability practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 3-4 years of experience in ESG reporting, sustainability consulting, ESG risk analysis, or financial accounting, ideally with a focus on biodiversity.
- A good practical understating of ESG frameworks (e.g., ISSB, TCFD, GRI, CDP, SASB) and climate-related financial risk standards.
- A good understanding of IFRS and/or other financial reporting standards (e.g., HKFRS, Australia FRS, Singapore FRS).
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create high-quality presentations under tight deadlines.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building and managing relationships across diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a curious mindset and self-starter attitude.
- Attention to detail, to ensure accuracy of data and reports is crucial in sustainability work, as even small errors can affect the credibility of the company's reporting.
- Project management and strong organisational skills to manage data collection, documentation, and deadlines.
- Problem-solving abilities, to be able to troubleshoot data issues, identify gaps, and propose solutions is important, especially when it comes to improving sustainability practices across the organisation
