ESG Manager

NIPPON PAINT (SINGAPORE) COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturing company in Singapore is hiring a specialist to lead sustainability reporting and compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong experience in ESG reporting, carbon accounting, and climate risk assessment. Responsibilities include implementing reporting frameworks, overseeing GHG emissions measurement, and engaging stakeholders to enhance sustainability capabilities. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience is required. This role offers opportunities for career growth in the sustainability field.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of experience in ESG reporting or sustainability.
• Strong background in carbon accounting and GHG emissions reporting.
• Analytical mindset and excellent project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability reporting implementation aligning with global frameworks.
• Oversee accurate measurement of GHG emissions and climate initiatives.
• Facilitate climate risk scenario analysis and integrate findings into business planning.
• Engage with stakeholders to embed sustainability in business processes.
• Ensure accuracy of ESG and carbon data across reporting systems.

Skills

ESG reporting

Climate risk analysis

Carbon accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Sustainability or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Sustainability Reporting & Compliance
   Lead the implementation of sustainability reporting in accordance with global and industry-specific reporting frameworks including GRI, SASB, and ISSB (IFRS S1/S2) at regional or business unit level.
   Ensure alignment with local and international regulatory ESG reporting requirements.
   Support double materiality assessments, data consolidation, and preparation of ESG disclosures for annual sustainability reports.
2. Carbon Accounting & Decarbonization
   Oversee the accurate measurement and reporting of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions, aligned with the GHG Protocol.
   Drive initiatives for emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and climate transition, in alignment with corporate energy reduction, net-zero or science-based targets.
   Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent carbon data management and reporting processes.
3. Climate Risk Management & Scenario Analysis
   Facilitate climate scenario analysis using relevant global pathways (Eg, IPCC, IEA), with a localized understanding of physical and transition risks.
   Work with relevant stakeholders to quantify climate-related risks and opportunities across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons, integrating findings into business planning.
   Support the integration of climate risk into enterprise risk management frameworks.
4. Sustainable Procurement
   Work with the Procurement team to integrate ESG criteria into supplier selection, evaluation, and performance monitoring, in line with corporate sustainable procurement polices and Supplier Code of Conduct.
   Monitor supplier compliance with sustainable procurement policies, Supplier Code of Conduct, and related environmental and social policies.
   Support supplier engagement and capability building initiatives to strengthen ESG awareness, transparency, data quality, and adoption of low-carbon and responsible sourcing practices.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building
   Engage with internal stakeholders (Eg, operations, finance, procurement) to embed sustainability into business processes.
   Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as auditors, regulators, consultants, and investors, on ESG disclosures and assurance.
   Build sustainability capabilities across the region through training, knowledge sharing, and guidance on reporting and risk analysis.
6. Data Management & Performance Tracking
   Ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of ESG and carbon data across reporting systems.
   Use or support implementation of ESG platforms/tools (including Univers' ENOS) to streamline reporting and monitoring.
   Track and communicate progress against KPIs for emissions reduction, climate targets, and ESG strategy execution.
7. Regulatory & Market Intelligence
   Stay current with emerging ESG standards and regulatory trends (Eg, ISSB adoption, regional mandates.)
   Anticipate changes in stakeholder expectations and inform the organization's strategic sustainability response.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Climate Policy, or a related field.
• 5 to 8+ years of experience in ESG reporting, climate risk analysis, or sustainability.
• Working knowledge of GRI, ISSB (IFRS S1/S2), and other relevant standards/frameworks (Eg, TCFD, SASB)
• Strong background in carbon accounting, especially measuring and reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in line with GHG Protocol.
• Experience with climate scenario modelling, risk quantification, and climate-related financial disclosures is advantageous.
• Understanding of procurement processes and experience engaging and collaborating with suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
• Analytical mindset and excellent project management capabilities.
• Ability to distil technical sustainability and climate data into actionable insights for business leaders.
• Good writing abilities with keen attention to detail and clarify.