Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Lead

Airport Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Airport Authority invites a sustainability professional to support and lead carbon reduction initiatives across the HKIA ecosystem. You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners to implement programmes such as the Net Zero Carbon Pledge and related audits.

The role requires developing business cases, reviewing global frameworks, managing consultants, and driving engagement activities. Strong communication, planning, and English/Chinese proficiency are essential, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years’ relevant sustainability experience, preferably with carbon management exposure.
• Proven liaison and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Excellent English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua) communication.
• Strong planning and project management capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Training as a carbon auditor and driving licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead carbon auditing for business partners in HKIA Net Zero Carbon Pledge.
• Develop business cases for sustainability initiatives with environmental and economic analyses.
• Manage external consultants and contractors delivering carbon-related projects.
• Support development of new carbon reduction initiatives across the airport community.
• Research emerging technologies and global practices for decarbonisation opportunities.
• Review global sustainability reporting frameworks and perform gap analyses.
• Support AA/HKIA transition plan with financial analysis where required.
• Prepare Board and senior management papers for environmental projects.
• Support AA’s external sustainability activities, including ISO 14001 monitoring and forums.
• Coordinate publicity and engagement activities for environmental performance.
• Mentor junior team members and support other sustainability programmes.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Airport Authority invites a sustainability professional to support and lead carbon reduction initiatives across the HKIA ecosystem. You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners to implement programmes such as the Net Zero Carbon Pledge and related audits.

The role requires developing business cases, reviewing global frameworks, managing consultants, and driving engagement activities. Strong communication, planning, and English/Chinese proficiency are essential, with