Sustainability Manager

Aluminium Company of Malaysia (ALCOM); Klang City; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Aluminium Company of Malaysia (ALCOM) is seeking a senior sustainability leader to develop and drive the Group's ESG roadmap and Net Zero initiatives. The role requires coordinating governance, reporting, and compliance with Bursa Malaysia and global standards across a manufacturing setting.

You will lead carbon reduction, energy efficiency, circular economy projects, and ESG audits, while engaging with the Board and external stakeholders to advance sustainability value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of working experience, with 5-10 years in Sustainability, ESG, Compliance, or related functions.
• Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and reporting standards such as GRI, ISSB, TCFD; EcoVadis experience an added advantage.
• Experience in ESG audits, third-party assessments, carbon accounting, and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
• Passionate about driving sustainability transformation and creating long-term business value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Group's Sustainability Strategy, ESG roadmap, and Net Zero initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Establish sustainability governance, policies, reporting frameworks, and ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia requirements and global ESG standards (GRI, ISSB, TCFD).
• Lead sustainability initiatives focusing on carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, circular economy, and resource optimisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainability improvement projects and responsible sourcing practices.
• Oversee ESG data collection, carbon accounting (Scope 1, 2 & 3), sustainability reporting, and monitor progress towards decarbonisation targets.
• Prepare Sustainability Reports and ESG disclosures for management, investors, regulators, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, coordinate sustainability audits, certifications, and ESG assessments (including EcoVadis).
• Conduct sustainability risk assessments and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including the Board, customers, investors, regulators, and certification bodies on sustainability matters.
• Foster a culture of sustainability through employee engagement, training, and awareness programmes across the organisation.

Skills

ESG governance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Carbon accounting

Sustainability reporting

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

EcoVadis

GRI

Job description

• Develop and drive the Group's Sustainability Strategy, ESG roadmap, and Net Zero initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Establish sustainability governance, policies, reporting frameworks, and ensure compliance with Bursa Malaysia requirements and global ESG standards (GRI, ISSB, TCFD, etc.).
• Lead sustainability initiatives focusing on carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, circular economy, and resource optimisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainability improvement projects and responsible sourcing practices.
• Oversee ESG data collection, carbon accounting (Scope 1, 2 & 3), sustainability reporting, and monitor progress towards decarbonisation targets.
• Prepare Sustainability Reports and ESG disclosures for management, investors, regulators, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, coordinate sustainability audits, certifications, and ESG assessments (including EcoVadis).
• Conduct sustainability risk assessments and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including the Board, customers, investors, regulators, and certification bodies on sustainability matters.
• Foster a culture of sustainability through employee engagement, training, and awareness programmes across the organisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of working experience, with 5-10 years in Sustainability, ESG, Compliance, or related functions. Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and reporting standards such as GRI, ISSB, TCFD, with EcoVadis experience being an added advantage.
• Experience in ESG audits, third-party assessments, carbon accounting, and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
• Passionate about driving sustainability transformation and creating long-term business value.