Head of Sustainability Planning

1 month ago


Singapore Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Full time
Job Title: Head of Sustainability Planning

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead our sustainability efforts as Head of Sustainability Planning. This role will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of our sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with our organization's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and drive the sustainability agenda for the Asia Pacific Division, fostering a culture of sustainability across the organization.
  • Lead a team of sustainability professionals to deliver strategic objectives, ensuring effective collaboration with Heads of Countries and Business Units.
  • Oversee strategy implementation, ensuring regular cadence between the team and senior stakeholders.
  • Manage Responsible Financing and ESG risk policies, developing new policies for identifying, managing, and monitoring environmental and social risks.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Sustainability Officer and stakeholders to engage with regulators, industry associations, NGOs, and other relevant agencies on sustainability matters.
  • Work with stakeholders to organize and structure information for sustainability reporting, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly reporting progress to senior management.
  • Ensure transparent and accurate reporting on sustainability metrics, aligning with industry standards.
  • Drive the implementation of frameworks, policies, and tools to facilitate effective ESG risk management and capability development across the Bank.
  • Establish ESG understanding, practices, and application of international standards across the Bank.
  • Engage subsidiaries to ensure prompt adoption and localization of Group ESG policies and compliance with Group core standards.
  • Facilitate awareness and capacity building on ESG and risk management.
Key Attributes and Skills:
  • At least 15-20 years of leadership experience in ESG/climate advisory, environmental and social consulting, or a related field.
  • Relevant academic studies in sustainability, environmental science, environmental engineering, or development.
  • Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders on sustainability-related matters.
  • Broad and deep network of senior relationships within the ESG and relevant industry sectors.
  • In-depth knowledge of key sustainability issues, ESG international standards, relevant regulations, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with international environmental and social policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Proficient in project management with strong analytical skills.


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