ESG Executive

Key Success

To drive Pekat Group's sustainability agenda by implementing ESG initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering responsible business practices that create long-term value for all stakeholders.

Role Purpose

To drive Pekat Group's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives by coordinating sustainability programmes, ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring ESG performance, and supporting the Group's long-term sustainability strategy and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1) Environmental (E)

• Coordinate and monitor the Group's environmental sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, carbon reduction, waste management and resource conservation programmes.
• Collect, analyse and report environmental performance data across all subsidiaries.
• Assist in implementing environmental policies and ISO-related sustainability initiatives.
• Support the monitoring of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental KPIs.

2) Social (S)

• Coordinate ESG programmes relating to employee wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, community engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
• Monitor social performance indicators including training, employee engagement, health & safety, labour practices and human capital development.
• Support ESG awareness campaigns and employee engagement initiatives across the Group.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities with internal and external parties.

3) Governance (G)

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ESG governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Reporting requirements and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate ESG Committee meetings and prepare agendas, minutes and action trackers.
• Maintain ESG documentation, policies and supporting evidence for audit and reporting purposes.

4) Sustainability Reporting

• Coordinate the preparation of the Group's Sustainability Report and ESG disclosures.
• Collect ESG data from all business units and subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely submission of ESG-related information for Annual Reports and other corporate disclosures.
• Monitor ESG performance against established KPIs and prepare management dashboards.

5) Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal departments to gather ESG data and monitor action plans.
• Coordinate with consultants, auditors, regulators and external stakeholders on ESG-related matters.
• Follow up on ESG initiatives and ensure timely completion of action items.

6) Research & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on ESG trends, sustainability standards and regulatory developments.
• Benchmark industry best practices and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of new ESG projects aligned with the Group's strategic objectives.

Qualifications: -

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Human Resources, Engineering, Corporate Governance or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in Sustainability, ESG or Corporate Governance is an added advantage.

Experience: -

• 2–5 years of experience in ESG, Sustainability, Corporate Governance, Human Resources, Compliance or Corporate Affairs.
• Experience in sustainability reporting or ESG data management is preferred.
• Experience working in a listed company or engineering, renewable energy or construction environment is an advantage.

Technical Skills: -

• Good understanding of Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of ESG frameworks (GRI, IFRS S1 & S2, TCFD, SDGs or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.