ESG Manager

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company adheres to all applicable ESG regulations and standards.
• Strategy Development: Develop and implement ESG strategies and programs that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Risk Management: Create and manage plans to mitigate ESG risks and environmental impacts.
• Reporting: Prepare and present ESG progress and performance reports to management, shareholders, and the Board of Directors.
• Data Analysis: Analyse ESG data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Communication: Manage and address stakeholder concerns and communications regarding ESG issues.
• Documentation: Draft legal and contractual documents related to ESG activities and ensure accurate documentation of ESG initiatives.
• Program Execution: Monitor and ensure timely execution of ESG initiatives and commitments.
• Market Research: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to assess ESG factors affecting business operations.
• Leadership and Development: Lead ESG strategy development for clients, support sustainability programs, and contribute to thought leadership and business development in the ESG domain.
• Conduct impact assessments on environmental and social aspects for clients across various sectors.
• Analyse client data, targets, roadmaps, and solutions to identify trends and projections that support decision-making and strategy for the leadership team.

Qualifications Skills Required

• Educational Background: Bachelor s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field. A Master s degree or professional certifications in sustainability or ESG is advantageous.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in ESG consulting or a related field, with a proven track record in project management and team leadership. Experience should include environmental, sustainable development, engineering, energy, or related sectors with a focus on ESG, climate impact, GHG emissions, and operational management.

• Strategic Operational Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in strategy and operational efficiency. Experience with Big 4 consulting firms is highly desirable.

• Implementation Skills: Experience in implementing new methodologies or technologies, driving sustainable change, and developing solutions to achieve ESG aims, including emissions reduction.

• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of global ESG trends, frameworks, standards, and regulatory environments.

• A collaborative team player and strategic thinker, capable of generating ideas and driving initiatives that advance clients ESG objectives.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

• Reporting Standards: Proficiency with sustainability reporting standards (such as GRI, TCFD, SASB, IR, WEF-IBC) and ESG rating methodologies, indices, and agencies (such as SP, MSCI, Refinitiv, CDP, Sustainalytics).

• Experience Mix: A rich combination of corporate and consulting experience is preferred. Ability to consistently uphold brand and style guidelines, and communicate these standards to others internally.