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A purpose-driven organization is seeking a visionary Head of Sustainability to lead the development and execution of its enterprise-wide sustainability strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and implement sustainable practices across social, economic, and environmental pillars, while overseeing sustainability-linked investments. Candidates with a consulting background and strong cross-functional leadership experience will be at an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Design and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy that aligns with the organization’s long-term vision and values.
• Sustainability Pillars: Champion and drive progress in the three core areas of sustainability:Social: Strengthen social impact, employee wellbeing, and community engagement initiatives.
  Economic: Drive responsible investing, long-term value creation, and business resilience.
  Environmental: Lead efforts in climate action, environmental stewardship, and resource efficiency.
  
• Investment Management: Guide sustainability-related investments, including ESG fund evaluation, green finance initiatives, and impact measurement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key point of contact for sustainability-related matters across internal teams, regulators, partners, and external stakeholders.
• ESG Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely sustainability reporting in accordance with standards such as GRI, TCFD, or SASB.
• Internal Enablement: Embed sustainability principles across the organization through education, operational integration, and change management.
• Innovation & Risk Awareness: Monitor global ESG trends, risks, and regulatory changes to proactively position the organization as a sustainability leader.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or related leadership roles.
• Strong background in sustainability-related investments or impact investing.
• Consulting experience strongly preferred, particularly with strategic or advisory ESG mandates.
• Familiarity with international ESG frameworks and sustainability disclosure requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-level engagement.
• Master’s or equivalent in Sustainability, Business, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Yang Lily, Recruit Avenue Pte. Ltd.
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