Environmental Sustainability Specialist

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving our organization's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This involves overseeing the integration of environmental risk assessments, executing decarbonization strategies, and publishing ESG disclosures aligned with global frameworks.

This position collaborates across departments to embed sustainability into operational processes and investments while ensuring transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• ESG Strategy Execution:
  • Provide expert guidance on implementing our ESG strategy, drawing from industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
  • Keep abreast of emerging ESG trends and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• ESG Risk & Opportunity Assessment:
  • Identify and assess ESG-related risks and opportunities across the organization and its departments.
  • Support the development of mitigation and adaptation plans to address identified ESG risks.
  • Conduct climate-related risk and opportunity assessments in line with TCFD recommendations.
  • Evaluate biodiversity-related risks and incorporate nature-based considerations into sustainability planning.
• Policy and Governance:
  • Lead the development and periodic review of ESG-related policies, standards, and frameworks.
  • Ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements and international ESG standards (e.g. GRI, ISSB, CSRD).
• ESG Integration in Investment Processes:
  • Identify processes and decision-making tools to incorporate ESG considerations into investment evaluations.
  • Prepare business cases and feasibility studies for select ESG initiatives and investment proposals.
• Decarbonisation Planning and Carbon Management:
  • Lead carbon footprint assessments across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 (GHG emissions from direct, indirect, and value chain sources).
  • Develop and execute decarbonisation strategies aligned with national and international targets.
  • Monitor and report on emissions reduction progress and sustainability-linked KPIs.
• Data Management and Analytics:
  • Manage and oversee the collection, validation, and reporting of ESG data across the organization.
  • Lead the implementation and enhancement of a centralized ESG data management system.
• ESG Reporting and Disclosure:
  • Lead the publication of organizational and departmental ESG/sustainability reports aligned to global standards.
  • Benchmark ESG performance against global and regional peers, and recommend improvements to maintain leadership positioning.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external providers to ensure timely, accurate, and assured reporting.
  • Manage GRESB submissions and other ESG disclosures.
• External Assurance:
  • Lead third-party assurance processes to ensure the credibility and accuracy of ESG disclosures.
  • Coordinate audit and verification exercises related to sustainability data.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with senior management, departments, and support functions to embed ESG into operational processes.
  • Lead ESG awareness sessions, training, and advisory projects for internal teams and departments.
  • Represent the organization in industry forums, regulatory consultations, and ESG-related engagements.
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, industry bodies, and NGOs to promote sustainability practices.
• Capability Building:
  • Provide coaching and support to team members within the Sustainability Department and across departments.
  • Spearhead employee engagement programs and sustainability awareness initiatives.