Group Sustainability Leader: Decarbonisation & ESG Strategy

Nippon Paint; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company in Malaysia is seeking a Manager - Group Sustainability to lead its decarbonisation and ESG reporting efforts. The successful candidate will integrate sustainability initiatives into business processes across various functions, oversee compliance with global sustainability reporting frameworks, and engage with both internal and external stakeholders. This role requires substantial experience in carbon accounting and building decarbonisation strategies, while also ensuring accurate sustainability data management. The position is vital for supporting long-term climate commitments.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in sustainability, carbon management, ESG reporting, decarbonisation or climate risk.
• Strong expertise in Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon accounting aligned with the GHG Protocol.
• Proven experience in building decarbonisation roadmaps and cost-effective emissions reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's carbon accounting, decarbonisation, and ESG reporting agenda.
• Oversee compliance with sustainability reporting standards.
• Integrate sustainability initiatives into business processes and product development.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Carbon Accounting

Sustainability Reporting

Decarbonisation Strategies

Climate Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Climate Policy

Job description

A leading coatings company in Malaysia is seeking a Manager - Group Sustainability to lead its decarbonisation and ESG reporting efforts. The successful candidate will integrate sustainability initiatives into business processes across various functions, oversee compliance with global sustainability reporting frameworks, and engage with both internal and external stakeholders. This role requires substantial experience in carbon accounting and building decarbonisation strategies, while also ensuring accurate sustainability data management. The position is vital for supporting long-term climate commitments.