Senior Manager, Sustainability Strategy & Reporting

Senior Manager, Sustainability Strategy & Reporting

Apply locations: Ara Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR1932

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description:

• Lead the creation and implementation of robust sustainability reporting frameworks aligned with global standards (e.g., ISSB, GRI, SASB) and current and future regulatory requirements (e.g. Bursa Listing Requirements around sustainability, National Sustainability Reporting Framework).
• Lead the development and reporting of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information to both internal (e.g. Group Leadership Committee and Sustainability Committee) and external stakeholders (e.g. investors, SPOTT, CDP).
• Lead the development of sustainability reports, presentations, and disclosures for annual reports, investor communications, websites and other external channels.
• Lead group-wide ESG data collection and analysis and manage the collection, validation, and analysis of data related to sustainability metrics (e.g. carbon emissions, social impact, water, waste).
• Lead monitoring of Group-wide progress against the framework’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and work with relevant internal stakeholders to meet established targets.
• Lead the monitoring and reporting of business units’ annual climate change KPI achievements.
• Manage internal and external assurance process for sustainability information disclosed in sustainability report.
• Manage the Climate Change team in the development and execution of SD Guthrie’s Net-Zero commitments and roadmap.
• Oversee the rollout of SD Guthrie’s Beyond Zero sustainability strategy framework, ensuring it is integrated into all levels of business operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders (investors, regulators) to ensure alignment on sustainability goals and reporting requirements.
• Stay informed of evolving sustainability regulations and trends to ensure the company remains compliant and ahead of emerging industry standards around sustainability and ESG.
• Identify areas for improvement and innovation in sustainability practices and reporting in alignment with emerging and future ESG regulations, best practices and reporting frameworks.
• Recommend and implement new tools and technologies to enhance sustainability performance.
• Any other tasks as required and assigned by the Head, Climate Change and Reporting.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder.

With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide.

We operate 234 plantation estates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, supported by 11 refineries globally with a total refining capacity of 4 million metric tonnes per year. Our downstream businesses engage in trading, manufacturing, and sales of a diverse range of palm oil derivatives, including oleochemicals, biodiesel, and nutraceuticals. We are equipped with 5 R&D Centres, 3 Innovation Centres, and 1 Genetic Testing Facility to support our R&D efforts spearheaded by lab scientists, data engineers, and tech innovators. Our focus is on next-gen robotics and tech-driven solutions for the palm oil and agri-business sector, alongside renewable energy initiatives.

We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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