Assistant Manager, Sustainability

Airport Authority Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) invites high calibre professionals to join our sustainability team to drive decarbonisation across the airport community.

You will lead carbon auditing for business partners, develop business cases for new initiatives, manage external consultants, and prepare senior management papers on environmental projects. Fluent in English and Chinese preferred; driving licence an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability or related field.
• 6 years’ relevant work experience in sustainability.
• Experience with carbon management and auditing.
• Proven liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal English; Cantonese/Putonghua beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme implementation with stakeholders.
• Lead carbon auditing for partners in the Net Zero Carbon Pledge.
• Develop business cases for new sustainability initiatives.
• Manage external consultants and track project progress.
• Review sustainability reporting standards and perform gap analyses.
• Prepare papers for Board and senior management on environmental projects.
• Support mentorship and development of junior team members.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Presentation skills

English & Chinese

MS Office

Project management

Strategic thinking

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or related

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Where Your Career Takes Flight

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) manages and operates Hong Kong International Airport, one of the finest and busiest airports in the world.

Where Your Career Takes Flight

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) manages and operates Hong Kong International Airport, one of the finest and busiest airports in the world.

We now invite high calibre talent with creativity and passion to join us for a rewarding and meaningful career journey.

We care for our people and provide colleagues with a fair, open and supportive workplace.

By joining us, you will contribute to the continued success and growth of a key infrastructure and economic engine of Hong Kong, gaining invaluable experiences in a unique environment and enjoying boundless opportunities to unleash your full potential.

Together we will share the pride of our leadership status in the global aviation industry and our commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme, including the HKIA Net Zero Carbon Pledge and the Business Partners Carbon Support Programme, through close coordination with internal and external stakeholders

• Lead carbon auditing for business partners participating in the HKIA Net Zero Carbon Pledge

• Develop business cases for new sustainability initiatives, including environmental and economic analyses, project scoping, option evaluation and implementation planning

• Manage external consultants and contractors supporting the delivery of carbon-related projects

• Manage technology working groups and support the development of new carbon reduction initiatives across the airport community

• Conduct research on emerging technologies and global practices to identify new opportunities for HKIA’s decarbonisation

• Review relevant global sustainability reporting frameworks and standards, and develop gap analyses and alignment plans where required

• Support the development and implementation of AAHK’s transition plan, including financial analysis and quantification where required

• Prepare Board and senior management papers for environmental projects

• Support AA’s participation in external sustainability activities, including ISO 14001 monitoring, conferences and industry forums

• Support the coordination of publicity and engagement initiatives to promote good environmental performance across the airport community

• Support the mentorship and development of junior team members

• Support other sustainability programmes, projects and initiatives as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability or other related disciplines

• Training as a carbon auditor and possession of a valid driving licence are an advantage

• Minimum 6 years’ relevant working experience in sustainability, preferably with exposure to carbon management

• Proven track record in liaison and engagement with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver high‑quality written and verbal outputs

• Solid planning and project management capabilities

• A self‑disciplined team player who is also able to work independently

• Ability to think strategically and pragmatically

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English & Chinese (i.e. Cantonese & Putonghua)

• Proficiency in MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)