Sustainability & ESG Lead: Drive KPIs, Reporting, Impact

AEON; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail corporation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Sustainability Manager to drive and coordinate sustainability initiatives across the organization. This role involves integrating ESG strategies into operations, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong background in sustainability management, relevant experience in the retail or FMCG sector, and excellent communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. This position is based at AEON Headquarters Office in Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of relevant experience in sustainability or ESG program management.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, preferably in a retail or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of carbon accounting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the company's sustainability roadmap aligned with ESG goals.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate sustainability into operations.
• Lead initiatives focused on waste reduction and energy efficiency.
• Coordinate sustainability data collection for reporting, including ESG disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability standards and regulations.

Skills

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Fluent in English

Strong data analysis skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

GHG Protocol

ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, CDP, SASB)

Job description

A major retail corporation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Sustainability Manager to drive and coordinate sustainability initiatives across the organization. This role involves integrating ESG strategies into operations, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong background in sustainability management, relevant experience in the retail or FMCG sector, and excellent communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. This position is based at AEON Headquarters Office in Kuala Lumpur.