Sustainability Analyst

**About the Client**

Our client is one of the largest private equity firms in the Asia Pacific region, with offices in various key locations in the region. With a focus on leveraged buyouts and control-oriented investments, the firm and its portfolio companies have received numerous awards from within the PE and finance industry.

The Portfolio Management Team is seeking a motivated Sustainability Analyst/Associate to help drive ESG integration across the investment process and portfolio.

**About the Role**

This role will support ESG engagement and reporting of carbon emissions and EDCI metrics across the whole value-chain involving new investments, portfolio companies, investor engagement, and firm-wide sustainability considerations.

**About the Responsibilities**

Portfolio Engagement & Reporting
- Support portfolio company engagement on sustainability initiatives and ESG matters
- Coordinate sustainability reporting processes across the firm’s portfolio companies
- Prepare portfolio-level sustainability performance reports and dashboards
- Monitor and track portfolio companies' progress on sustainability KPIs and targets
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice exchange across the portfolio

Carbon & EDCI Metrics Data Collection and Reporting
- Measure and track carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) across the portfolio
- Collect, validate, and analyze EDCI metrics
- Develop and maintain data collection systems and reporting frameworks
- Ensure data quality and consistency across portfolio company reporting
- Identify trends and opportunities for improvement across sustainability metrics

LP Reporting & Communications
- Respond to Limited Partner ESG and sustainability questionnaires and data requests
- Prepare portfolio company updates for internal valuation reports
- Compile and analyze portfolio-level sustainability data for LP reporting
- Coordinate with finance and investor relations teams on ESG-related LP communications

Sustainability Report Preparation
- Support the preparation of the firm’s annual sustainability report
- Gather and synthesize content from across the firm and portfolio companies
- Develop compelling narratives and case studies highlighting sustainability achievements
- Coordinate with external consultants and internal stakeholders on report production

Investment Due Diligence
- Conduct sustainability due diligence on prospective investments
- Assess potential portfolio companies' ESG management systems, carbon footprints, and material sustainability risks
- Prepare sustainability sections of investment committee memos
- Collaborate with deal teams to integrate sustainability considerations into investment decisions

Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis
- Track evolving sustainability regulations and disclosure requirements globally and in key markets
- Analyze implications of new regulations and the broader private equity industry
- Brief internal stakeholders on regulatory developments and required actions
- Support development of compliance strategies and frameworks

Internal Sustainability Initiatives
- Promote sustainability best practices within the firm
- Support firmwide sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction efforts
- Contribute to the development and refinement of current ESG policies and frameworks
- Participate in Portfolio Management Group activities and initiatives

**About the Requirements**
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, consulting, private equity, or financial services
- Strong understanding of carbon accounting methodologies (GHG Protocol) and ESG frameworks (TCFD, SASB, GRI)
- Demonstrated experience with sustainability metrics collection and reporting
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis; experience with sustainability data platforms preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Comfortable engaging with senior executives and external stakeholders