Sustainable Development Manager

Role & responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

To direct and supervise SD policies, initiatives, and adherence throughout the

company. In accordance with business goals and global best practices, this position

supports to maintain the highest standards of sustainable development in company.

Key roles and responsibilities

Sustainability strategy

To create and communicate a clear and coherent sustainability strategy for the

company. This involves conducting a sustainability assessment, identifying material

issues, setting goals and targets, and developing action plans and indicators. A

sustainability manager also needs to ensure that the strategy is aligned with the

overall business objectives, as well as with relevant standards, frameworks and

regulations, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the Task Force on Climate-related

Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Stakeholder engagement

To engage with various internal and external stakeholders, such as employees,

customers, suppliers, investors, regulators, NGOs and communities. Needs to

understand the expectations and concerns of these stakeholders, and to

communicate the companys sustainability performance, achievements and

challenges. Also needs to foster collaboration and dialogue among these

stakeholders, and to solicit feedback and input for continuous improvement. To

represent the corporation in relevant networks, forums and events related to

sustainability.

Sustainability reporting

To prepare & publish a regular and transparent sustainability reports that disclose the

companys sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities. Needs to collect, analyse

and verify data and information from various sources, and to present them in a clear,

concise and consistent manner. Also needs to follow the best practices and

guidelines for sustainability reporting, such as the GRI Standards, the Integrated

Reporting Framework or the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).

May also respond to external requests and surveys from rating agencies, media or

other stakeholders.

Sustainability innovation

Plays a key role in driving sustainability innovation within the company. This means

identifying and exploring new ways of creating value for the business and the society

by reducing environmental footprints, enhancing social impacts and increasing

economic benefits. Needs to support and encourage innovation across the

organization, by fostering a culture of creativity, learning and experimentation. Needs

to monitor and evaluate the outcomes and impacts of sustainability innovation

projects, and to share best practices and lessons learned.

Sustainability education

To educate and empower the corporation's employees and leaders on sustainability

issues, trends and opportunities. Needs to design and deliver training programs,

workshops and events that raise awareness, build knowledge and develop skills on

sustainability topics. Needs to create and disseminate internal communication

materials, such as newsletters, intranet posts or podcasts, that showcase the

corporation's sustainability stories, achievements and challenges. Also mentor and

coach other employees who are interested or involved in sustainability initiatives.

Sustainability leadership

Acts as a sustainability leader within and outside the company, who inspires,

influences and mobilizes others to take action for sustainability. To demonstrate a

strong commitment, passion and vision for sustainability, and to role model the

values and behaviours that support it. Needs to build and leverage relationships,

networks and partnerships that advance the corporation's sustainability agenda. Also

to advocate and lobby for sustainability policies, regulations and standards that

create a level playing field and a conducive environment for sustainability.

Corporate Office (with frequent travel to operational sites/hubs)

Preferred candidate profile

Graduate