Sustainability and ESG Professional

Job Description:

The role of Sustainability and ESG Professional plays a pivotal part in driving the organisation's ESG strategy forward. This includes integrating climate and biodiversity risk assessments, executing decarbonisation targets, and publishing ESG disclosures aligned with global frameworks.

This position collaborates across business units to embed sustainability into operations and investments, ensuring transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide sustainability expertise and guidance to support the implementation of the organisation's ESG strategy
• Stay up-to-date with emerging ESG trends, regulations, and best practices, providing strategic recommendations to leadership

ESG Strategy Execution:

• Identify and assess ESG-related risks and opportunities across the organisation and its business units
• 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 organisation
• Lead the implementation and enhancement of a centralised ESG data management system

ESG Reporting and Disclosure:

• Lead the publication of organisation-level 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, business units, and support functions to embed ESG into operations
• Lead ESG awareness sessions, training, and advisory projects for internal teams and business units
• Represent the organisation 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 function and across business units
• Spearhead employee engagement programmes and sustainability awareness initiatives

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business, or related field. Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in sustainability or ESG-related roles, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment
• Proven track record in ESG reporting and strategy implementation
• Experience with ESG data platforms, assurance processes, and global sustainability standards
• Hands-on exposure to Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark requirements

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