Sustainability Intelligence Analyst, APAC

dentsu; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu is seeking a Sustainability Intelligence Analyst (APAC) to transform ESG data into actionable insights and robust reporting across the APAC region.

You will collect, analyze, and interpret sustainability data, build dashboards, and support data-driven decisions to strengthen our ESG performance and disclosures. Collaboration with regional teams and the Global Sustainability group is essential to deliver timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Data Analytics, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in sustainability analytics or ESG reporting.
• Proficiency in data analysis, BI dashboards, and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced functions. PowerBI and Salesforce experience preferred.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate insights effectively.
• Familiarity with carbon accounting and ESG reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze ESG data across APAC markets.
• Develop and maintain sustainability dashboards and BI reports.
• Collaborate with Global Sustainability and regional teams for reporting and governance.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decisions.
• Support external disclosures and data assurance activities.
• Provide guidance and training on sustainability data requirements.

Skills

ESG reporting

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Dashboard development

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability

Environmental Science

Data Analytics

Business

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact—fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:

As a Sustainability Intelligence Analyst (APAC), you will play a key role in advancing dentsu's sustainability ambition of achieving Net Zero by 2040 by transforming Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data into meaningful business intelligence and actionable insights across the APAC region. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting sustainability data, developing reporting dashboards, and supporting data-driven decision-making to strengthen the organization's sustainability performance and reporting capabilities.

Working closely with teams across the regions, leadership team, and the Global Sustainability team, you will drive the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful sustainability reporting while identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across environmental and social performance. Through strong analytical capabilities and stakeholder collaboration, you will support sustainability initiatives, enhance reporting processes, and enable the business to make informed decisions that contribute to dentsu's long‑term sustainability strategy.

Core responsibilities include:

• Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data across APAC markets, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting for regional and global requirements.
• Develop and maintain sustainability dashboards, reports, and business intelligence tools that provide meaningful insights into carbon emissions, ESG performance, and sustainability trends.
• Partner with local markets and the Global Sustainability team to streamline reporting processes, improve data governance, and support internal reporting, external disclosures, and data assurance activities.
• Analyze environmental and social performance data to identify trends, emissions hotspots, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations to support sustainability initiatives and business decision‑making.
• Support carbon accounting, ESG reporting and sustainability compliance activities while ensuring data integrity and alignment with established reporting frameworks and governance standards.
• Build strong relationships with regional stakeholders by providing guidance, training, and support on sustainability data requirements, reporting expectations, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance sustainability reporting processes, data quality, automation and business intelligence capabilities.

A bit about you:

• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Data Analytics, Business, or a related discipline, with 3‑5 years of experience in sustainability analytics, ESG reporting, business intelligence or data analysis.
• Strong understanding of ESG reporting frameworks, carbon accounting principles, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability performance measurement.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex datasets and translating data into actionable insights, dashboards and business recommendations for diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions such as Excel Marco), PowerBI, Salesforce and other reporting or business intelligence platforms, with a passion for leveraging data to solve business challenges.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across regional teams and influence business decisions through data.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented and naturally curious, with excellent project management skills and a continuous improvement mindset to strengthen sustainability reporting and intelligence capabilities.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole‑company event, One Day for Change.
• 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way.
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University.
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance via our Never Before Awards and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero.

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual‑orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.