HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY

Job Description

The Head of Sustainability will act as the organization's subject matter expert, ensuring alignment with evolving sustainability landscapes, frameworks, and best practices. The role involves leading sustainability strategy, policy development, reporting, and fostering a culture of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) awareness and integration across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sustainability Expertise:
   • Stay ahead of changes in sustainability-related regulations, frameworks, taxonomies, reporting standards, and best practices.
   • Act as the primary advisor on sustainability matters to the Senior Management Team and other stakeholders.
2. Strategy and Framework Development:
   • Collaborate with the Senior Management Team and ESG experts to develop and implement sustainability strategies and frameworks.
   • Lead efforts to meet organizational sustainability goals, ensuring alignment with ESG targets and commitments.
3. Policy Implementation:
   • Establish and implement sustainability policies across the organization.
   • Ensure the policies are effectively communicated and adhered to across all levels.
4. Opportunity Identification:
   • Proactively identify opportunities to integrate ESG practices into projects, investments, and daily operations.
   • Drive innovation to enhance the organization's sustainability initiatives.
5. Reporting and Compliance:
   • Coordinate and prepare sustainability reports for internal and external stakeholders.
   • Apply relevant ESG reporting frameworks and standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative Standards (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and UNSDGs amongst others.
6. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Participate in sustainability-related dialogues and collaborations with shareholders, regulators, and industry associations.
   • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to promote sustainable practices.
7. Organizational Learning:
   • Promote a culture of sustainability through training, workshops, and communication.
   • Foster a shared understanding of ESG principles within the organization.

Requirements:

1. Education:
   • Bachelors Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or related studies).
   • A certified Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) professional.
   • A certified CFA: ESG Investment or GARP: Sustainability and Climate Change is advantageous.
2. Experience:
   • Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in sustainability/ESG management.
   • Proven track record in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and frameworks.
3. Skills:
   • Strong understanding of global sustainability trends, stakeholder interests, and evolving legislation.
   • Proficient in sustainability reporting frameworks and standards, such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, SBTI, FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and UNSDGs.
   • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
   • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
   • Leadership and team-building abilities with strong organizational and analytical skills.
   • Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Key Attributes:

1. Self-starter with a proactive approach to driving sustainability initiatives.
2. Strong team player with the ability to engage and influence employees and stakeholders at all levels.
3. Passionate about sustainability and committed to making a positive impact.