Manager, Sustainability

Malakoff Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Malakoff Corporation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager/Sustainability to lead the Group's ESG strategy and drive its transition to a low‑carbon future.

You will oversee sustainability reporting, ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia, GRI, TCFD and ISSB, and coordinate decarbonisation initiatives, renewable energy projects, and circular economy programs. Strong stakeholder engagement and strategic advisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years for Manager, 10+ years for Senior Manager in Sustainability/ESG.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and sustainability reporting standards.
• Experience in preparing Sustainability Reports and ESG disclosures.
• Familiarity with renewable energy and decarbonisation initiatives is an advantage.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and monitoring of ESG strategies, policies and initiatives.
• Drive ESG programs across environmental, social and governance pillars.
• Manage sustainability reporting and compliance with frameworks like Bursa Malaysia, GRI, TCFD, ISSB.
• Monitor ESG performance, carbon emissions, climate risks, and targets.
• Support decarbonisation, climate transition, circular economy and renewable energy initiatives.
• Engage regulators, investors, customers and industry bodies on sustainability matters.
• Conduct materiality assessments and identify ESG trends and opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice on sustainability integration and risk management.
• Facilitate awareness programs and strengthen sustainability culture.

Skills

ESG strategy

Sustainability reporting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influence senior stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability or related discipline

Tools

GRI framework

TCFD

ISSB

Job description

Take the Next Step in Your Career with Malakoff.

Manager, Sustainability,

Shape the Future of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Solutions

As Malaysia's largest independent power producer, Malakoff is accelerating its transformation towards becoming a leading energy and environmental solutions company. With significant investments in renewable energy, waste-to-energy, circular economy initiatives, ESG governance, and decarbonisation strategies, we are seeking an experienced Sustainability professional to drive our sustainability agenda and support the Group’s long-term transition towards a low-carbon future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Group’s sustainability and ESG strategies, policies, and initiatives.
• Drive sustainability programmes across environmental, social, and governance pillars in alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manage sustainability reporting, disclosures, and compliance with relevant frameworks including Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Reporting requirements, GRI, TCFD, ISSB, and other emerging standards.
• Monitor ESG performance indicators, carbon emissions, climate-related risks, and sustainability targets across the Group.
• Support the development and execution of decarbonisation, climate transition, circular economy, and renewable energy initiatives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, investors, customers, consultants, and industry bodies on sustainability-related matters.
• Conduct materiality assessments and identify emerging ESG trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice to business units on sustainability integration, responsible business practices, and ESG risk management.
• Facilitate sustainability awareness programmes and strengthen sustainability culture throughout the organisation.
• Support sustainability-related ratings, assessments, audits, and assurance exercises.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Energy Management, Climate Change, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Manager: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Sustainability, ESG, Environmental Management, Climate Strategy, or Corporate Responsibility.
• Senior Manager: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferably within energy, utilities, infrastructure, environmental services, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting standards, carbon management, climate risk, and regulatory developments.
• Experience in preparing Sustainability Reports and managing ESG disclosures.
• Familiarity with renewable energy, energy transition, circular economy, carbon reduction initiatives, or environmental solutions will be an added advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management, project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional sustainability initiatives.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a company driving Malaysia’s energy transition and sustainability agenda.
• Lead impactful initiatives in renewable energy, environmental solutions, and decarbonisation.
• Work with a dynamic team committed to creating long-term sustainable value.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to Malakoff’s climate commitments, ESG ambitions, and low-carbon transformation journey.

Interested?

If you are passionate about sustainability and ready to make a meaningful impact on Malaysia’s energy and environmental future, we would like to hear from you.

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