Deputy Vice President, Sustainability

Be a Sustainability Champion to work with the Group Chief Financial Officer to lead the development and implementation of our organization's sustainability strategy. Drive environmentally friendly and socially responsible business practices while ensuring compliance. Partner with business units to integrate sustainability into their core strategies. Provide expert guidance and training on implementing and commercializing sustainability initiatives. Oversee data collection and reporting in line with SGX and International Reporting standards. Be an ambassador for sustainability, inspiring both internal and external stakeholders.

Sustainability Strategy and Framework Embedment

Formulate the organization’s sustainability strategy, approach that co-relates to business strategy and structure

Update the Board and management on progress against targets and adequacy of strategy set, recommending any updates necessary for sustainability strategy to stay ahead of the curve and competition

Establish and embed the sustainability framework, guiding business units and related support units

Develop and update objectives, scope narratives and financial/cost evaluations and modelling in support of sustainability projects

Sustainability Reporting

Ensure the organization is adhering to its obligations to SGX listing rules on sustainability reporting

ensure data reported are accurate and complete to the standards required of external assurance process

Keep updated on reporting rule changes and engage with management and Board on potential impact to the organization

Lead all Board agendas on sustainability related matters of the organization and papers in consultation with GCFO and engage with the chair of Board Sustainability Committee or equivalent

Global Trends & Developments

Attend key sustainability conferences and forums/ roundtables that are relevant to our industry as well as Ecosperity organized by Temasek

Research and be kept updated on global trends that potentially impact the Company and its group of entities; consider who in the organization needs to be aware and prepare necessary communications

Be on the pulse for global Sustainability developments that supports the Company sustainability strategy/ approach and reporting requirements

Support businesses with competitive landscape scan on sustainable best practices / lessons learnt

Stay updated on relevant Sustainability legislation and standards to ensure full compliance in the markets we operate in

Track Performance Against Metrics and Targets

Establish a Group-wide data basis of preparation setting boundaries to ensure consistent and accurate data collection

Guide the Sustainability Analyst to maintain the data collection and analysis platform that the Group can be using consistently

Track the ongoing performance in engagement with the businesses against the metrics to ensure achievement of targets

Establish performance dashboard to inform management decisions for improvement

Quantify cost savings or revenue enhancements wherever possible to enable management and board on value brought upon by sustainability focus

Communications

Educate as well as raise sustainability awareness through knowledge sharing and training across all levels within the organization. You will also influence and lead through others to drive sustainability performance as part of their day to day role

Work with Brand & Communications to consistently communicate sustainability achievements internally and externally to build credible, positive brand reputation and position the company as a leader of Sustainability

Reporting/ Industry Benchmarking/ Rating Agencies

Identify industry benchmarking platforms and strategize how SingPost can be positioned well

Work to understand the rating agencies we need to be rated well with in support of financing needs, investor and customer expectations of the company and carrying out analysis on how we can be well positioned

Government Relations

Be managing government relations in helping the business in certain required outcomes

Be leading sustainability initiatives with regulators that helps path the way for sustainability commercialising plans or brand positioning

Technical Go-to Expert to Business Units

Be the resource that business team go to for technical expertise pertaining to sustainability related matters and analysis

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering / Environmental Science or equivalent

At least 7 years of similar work experience and 3 years of leadership / management experience

Sustainability Expertise: Deep knowledge of sustainability practices, legislation, and global trends.

Strategic Planning & Leadership: Proven ability to formulate and drive sustainability strategies at an organizational level.

Reporting & Compliance: Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks and compliance requirements

Communication & Influence: Strong communication and training skills to raise awareness and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Data & Performance Tracking: Ability to develop systems for tracking, reporting, and analyzing sustainability performance.

Government & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of how government regulations affect sustainability initiatives and how to lead related discussions.

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