Sustainability Strategy & Reporting Lead

WCT Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WCT Berhad is seeking a Senior Sustainability Leader to oversee the Group's sustainability strategy, governance framework, and action plans from our Kuala Lumpur region. You will guide reporting aligned to Bursa Malaysia, IFRS S1/S2, GRI and related standards while coordinating data collection, validation and assurance across the organization.

You will lead climate change initiatives, including GHG inventory, Scope 1/2/3 emissions, Net Zero planning and reduction efforts, and work with divisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Sustainable Development, Environmental Management, Environmental Science or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate sustainability, sustainability reporting, climate change or related field.
• Experience in leading and developing teams, managing projects and delivering results through others.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Reporting requirements, IFRS S1/S2, GRI Standards and greenhouse gas accounting.
• Experience in listed company, construction, property development, real estate or infrastructure-related industry would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the Group's sustainability strategy, governance framework, policies targets and action plans.
• Lead preparation of the Group's sustainability reporting and disclosures in accordance with Bursa Malaysia requirements, the National Sustainability Reporting Framework, IFRS S1 and S2, and other applicable standards.
• Manage the collection, validation and reporting of sustainability, ESG data and KPIs, including coordinating internal reviews and external assurance.
• Support climate change and decarbonization initiatives, including greenhouse gas inventory management and Scope 1/2/3 emissions, Net Zero planning and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with business divisions to monitor sustainability performance, manage risks and opportunities, and implement environmental, social and sustainable supply chain initiatives.
• Prepare sustainability updates and recommendations for Management, the Group Sustainability Committee and the Board Sustainability Committee, and coordinate stakeholder engagement and awareness programmes.
• In collaboration with the head of department, lead and develop the sustainability team, manage priorities, budgets, consultants and projects, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor in Sustainable Development

Environmental Management

Environmental Science

Job description

WCT Berhad is seeking a Senior Sustainability Leader to oversee the Group's sustainability strategy, governance framework, and action plans from our Kuala Lumpur region. You will guide reporting aligned to Bursa Malaysia, IFRS S1/S2, GRI and related standards while coordinating data collection, validation and assurance across the organization.

You will lead climate change initiatives, including GHG inventory, Scope 1/2/3 emissions, Net Zero planning and reduction efforts, and work with divisions