Lead, ESG & Sustainability

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Lead, ESG & Sustainability is responsible for leading and embedding the Group's sustainability and ESG agenda across its operations, projects and business activities. The role provides strategic leadership in ESG governance, sustainability performance, climate and carbon management, sustainability reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with recognised sustainability standards, frameworks and the Group's long-term business objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, implement and continuously enhance the Group's ESG and Sustainability Framework, including governance structure, policies, materiality assessment, performance indicators and improvement plans.
2. Lead the development and implementation of the Group's sustainability strategy and roadmap, aligned with business priorities and recognised sustainability frameworks and standards.
3. Drive alignment with relevant sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks, including IFRS Sustainability, Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB, TCFD/CDP, FTSE4Good and the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).
4. Establish, monitor and report ESG performance indicators, targets and commitments across the Group.
5. Lead the identification and assessment of ESG, sustainability and climate-related risks and opportunities and facilitate their integration into business planning and decision-making.
6. Drive the Group's climate and carbon management agenda, including greenhouse gas accounting, carbon reduction targets, decarbonisation initiatives and climate-related disclosures.
7. Promote sustainability initiatives relating to resource efficiency, circular economy and responsible business practices across operations and projects.
8. Oversee the collection, validation, analysis and consolidation of ESG data across the Group to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness.
9. Lead the preparation of sustainability disclosures, ESG reports, management updates and submissions required by relevant stakeholders, rating agencies and governance bodies.
10. Monitor developments in ESG standards, sustainability disclosure requirements, rating methodologies and industry best practices, and assess their implications for the Group.
11. Coordinate and support ESG assessments, sustainability ratings, benchmarking and assurance exercises, including FTSE4Good and other relevant assessments.
12. Support ESG and sustainability due diligence for projects, investments, partnerships and business opportunities.
13. Develop and maintain sustainability-related policies, procedures, guidelines and governance mechanisms across the Group.
14. Work closely with business units and functional teams to integrate sustainability considerations into strategy, operations, project development and corporate decision-making.
15. Drive sustainability awareness and capability-building through training, engagement, campaigns and knowledge-sharing programmes.
16. Prepare ESG performance updates, sustainability insights and strategic recommendations for Senior Management, Board and relevant governance committees.
17. Establish strategic partnerships and collaborative sustainability programmes with government agencies, industry bodies, academic institutions, communities and other external stakeholders.
18. Represent the Group, where required, in relevant sustainability and ESG engagements, forums, working groups and industry initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Corporate Governance or a related discipline.
2. A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Sustainability, ESG, Climate Change, Sustainable, Finance or a related field would be an advantage.
3. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, corporate strategy, sustainability reporting or related areas, including experience in a leadership capacity.
4. Experience in energy, power, renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering, construction or another regulated industry is strongly preferred.
5. Strong knowledge of recognised ESG and sustainability frameworks, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB, TCFD/CDP, FTSE4Good and NSRF.
6. Strong understanding of ESG governance, sustainability reporting, climate-related risks and carbon management.
7. Demonstrated experience in managing ESG data, performance indicators, targets, disclosures and internal/external assurance processes.
8. Experience in sustainability ratings, benchmarking exercises and stakeholder engagement would be an advantage.
9. Ability to translate sustainability requirements and emerging ESG trends into practical business strategies and initiatives.
10. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
11. Strong ability to engage and influence Senior Management, business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
12. Able to balance sustainability ambitions with commercial and operational business priorities.
13. Willing to travel to project and operational sites when required.