Lead, ESG & Sustainability

Confidential; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; Sur place; MYR 400 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cypark Resources Berhad is seeking a senior ESG leader to drive the Group’s sustainability agenda across operations, projects and business activities. You will provide strategic governance, climate management, and robust reporting to the Board and senior management.

The role requires extensive experience in ESG, sustainability strategy, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical business actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, business, economics, engineering, finance or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Sustainability/ESG would be an advantage.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in sustainability/ESG with leadership exposure.
• Experience in regulated industries such as energy, infrastructure or construction is preferred.
• Experience with sustainability ratings, benchmarking and stakeholder engagement would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Develop and enhance the Group’s ESG and Sustainability Framework, governance, materiality and improvement plans.
• Lead the implementation of the Group’s sustainability strategy and roadmap.
• Integrate ESG considerations into business planning, project development, operations and decisions.
• Drive alignment with IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB, TCFD/CDP, FTSE4Good and NSRF.
• Lead sustainability disclosures, ESG reports and management updates.
• Monitor emerging ESG requirements and industry best practices.
• Establish and report ESG performance indicators, targets and commitments.
• Oversee ESG data collection, validation, analysis and consolidation.
• Coordinate ESG assessments, ratings, benchmarking and assurance.
• Lead greenhouse gas accounting, carbon targets and climate disclosures.
• Identify ESG risks and opportunities across operations and projects.
• Promote resource efficiency and circular economy practices.
• Provide ESG insights and strategic recommendations to Senior Management and the Board.
• Support ESG due diligence for projects, investments and partnerships.
• Represent the Group at sustainability forums and initiatives.
• Collaborate with units to embed sustainability and drive awareness.

Connaissances

ESG governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Climate risk management

Sustainability reporting

Data management & analytics

Strategic thinking

Communication & influencing

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability/Related

Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Sustainability/ESG

Outils

IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

GRI/SASB/TCFD/CDP familiarity

Description du poste

To lead and embed the Group’s ESG and sustainability agenda across its operations, projects and business activities. The role provides strategic leadership in ESG governance, sustainability performance, climate and carbon management, reporting and stakeholder engagement, aligned with recognised standards and the Group’s long-term objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and continuously enhance the Group’s ESG and Sustainability Framework, policies, governance structure, materiality assessments and improvement plans.
• Lead the implementation of the Group’s sustainability strategy and roadmap.
• Integrate ESG considerations into business planning, project development, operations and corporate decision-making.

2. Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure

• Drive alignment with recognised frameworks, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB, TCFD/CDP, FTSE4Good and NSRF.
• Lead the preparation of sustainability disclosures, ESG reports, management updates and submissions.
• Monitor emerging ESG requirements, rating methodologies and industry best practices.

3. ESG Performance & Data Management

• Establish, monitor and report the Group’s ESG performance indicators, targets and commitments.
• Oversee the collection, validation, analysis and consolidation of ESG data.
• Coordinate ESG assessments, sustainability ratings, benchmarking and assurance exercises.

4. Climate & Carbon Management

• Lead greenhouse gas accounting, carbon-reduction targets, decarbonisation initiatives and climate-related disclosures.
• Identify ESG, sustainability and climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Promote resource efficiency, circular economy and responsible business practices across operations and projects.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Provide ESG insights, performance updates and strategic recommendations to Senior Management, the Board and relevant committees.
• Support ESG and sustainability due diligence for projects, investments, partnerships and business opportunities.
• Establish partnerships with government agencies, industry bodies, academic institutions, communities and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Group at sustainability forums, working groups and industry initiatives.

6. Leadership & Capability Building

• Collaborate with business units and functional teams to embed sustainability across the Group.
• Drive sustainability awareness through training, engagement, campaigns and knowledge-sharing programmes.
• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders while balancing sustainability ambitions with commercial and operational priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Corporate Governance or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Sustainability, ESG, Climate Change or Sustainable Finance would be an advantage.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, corporate strategy, sustainability reporting or related areas, including leadership experience.
• Experience in energy, power, renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering, construction or another regulated industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience in sustainability ratings, benchmarking, assurance and stakeholder engagement would be advantageous.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, SASB, TCFD/CDP, FTSE4Good and NSRF.
• Strong understanding of ESG governance, climate-related risks, carbon management and sustainability reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ESG data, targets, disclosures and assurance processes.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, analytical and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to translate evolving ESG requirements into practical business strategies and initiatives.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, particularly when engaging Senior Management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to project and operational sites when required.

Join Cypark Resources Berhad and help shape a sustainable future by advancing meaningful ESG strategies across our renewable energy and infrastructure businesses.