ESG Manager

Nippon Paint; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company in Singapore is looking for a professional to serve as a regional champion for sustainability reporting and climate risk management. The role involves implementing ESG frameworks, carbon accounting, and engaging stakeholders to enhance sustainability practices. The ideal candidate has 5 to 8+ years of relevant experience and a strong educational background in sustainability or a related field.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of experience in ESG reporting or sustainability.
• Strong background in carbon accounting and GHG emissions reporting.
• Experience with climate scenario modelling and risk quantification.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability reporting implementation across regions.
• Drive emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to embed sustainability in business processes.

Skills

ESG reporting

Climate risk analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Carbon accounting

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Climate Policy

Tools

Univers' ENOS

Job description

The role act as a regional champion (Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka) for sustainability reporting and climate risk management, working closely with NIPSEA Corporate Sustainability team. The incumbent will drive ESG reporting based on global reporting frameworks including GRI, SASB, and ISSB, lead carbon accounting and decarbonization initiatives, and help the business understand and respond to sustainability‑related risks and opportunities through scenario analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

Sustainable Procurement

Work with the Procurement team to integrate ESG criteria into supplier selection, evaluation, and performance monitoring, in line with corporate sustainable procurement policies 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.

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.

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.

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 clarity.

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