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Assistant General Manager, Sustainability (HK Listed Co)

Job Title: Assistant General Manager, Sustainability (HK Listed Co)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Central
Industry: Property & Construction
Reference: 51335_1661739008
Contact Name: Jason Li
Contact Email: jason.li@kos-intl.com

Job Description

Our client is a HK listed corporation invests and operates across diversified industries in Hong Kong and the Mainland China. The group believes in building lasting values for both our business and for the communities. Sustainability is a key element of the firm is committed to applying sustainability principles across all aspects of the business from strategic planning and investment to operations.

About your role:

  • Overseeing the Group's sustainability reporting and disclosure, ESG risks and performance management
  • Driving the execution and related strategies and initiatives through stakeholder engagement at different levels
  • Organizing meetings for Board Sustainability Committee and Group Sustainability Steering Committee to engage and solicit support on sustainability directions
  • Responding to various ESG ratings including DJSI, GRESB, CDP, Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index, Vigeo, FTSE4Good, MSCI and Sustainalytics
  • Developing ESG-related policies and guidelines to strengthen ESG governance and performance management and to safeguard the rights and interests of key stakeholders
  • Overseeing the Group's environmental management and providing advice on sustainable business practices
  • Maintaining the group-wide environmental data management system and providing business analytics
  • Collaborating with finance department and banks on sustainable finance from framework development, deal negotiation to soliciting second party opinion
  • Developing activities, training and e-newsletter to raise the awareness of employees on sustainability-related topics
  • Participating in corporate sustainability awards and supporting project teams on project-level sustainability awards
  • Researching and soliciting innovative sustainability solutions and partnerships to drive actions in sustainability
  • Planning and reviewing NGO sponsorship under the Group's charity foundation and planning and monitoring the department's budget

Requirement:

  • Master's degree holder in Environmental Science/Engineering/Management, Public Policy or other relevant disciplines
  • At least 12 years of working experience in EHS / Sustainability / CSR with 5 years at managerial level
  • Strong working knowledge of climate-related risk assessment, carbon accounting / verification, resource and circularity management,
  • Strong working knowledge of ESG data management, optimization, benchmarking, and research
  • Demonstrated collaboration ability, solid influential skills,
  • Capable to work across the organization to drive changes and better results
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese. Putonghua is a plus

Click "Apply Now" to apply for this position or call Jason Li at +852 3180 4962 for a confidential discussion. All information collected will be kept in strict confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only.