Senior Executive, Sustainability

The Ascott Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Singapore is seeking a sustainability specialist to drive decarbonisation initiatives and optimize building performance. This role involves data analysis, project management, and collaboration with property teams globally. Candidates should have a background in sustainability, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in data management tools. A commitment to advancing sustainability efforts is essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible benefits with comprehensive medical coverage

Training and development opportunities

Subsidised rates at Ascott serviced residences

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sustainability or related fields.
• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on decarbonisation pathways for properties.
• Analyze sustainability data to provide insights.
• Ensure timely submission of sustainability data.

Job description

About Us

CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Headquartered in Singapore, CapitaLand’s portfolio focuses on real estate investment management and real estate development, and spans across more than 260 cities in over 40 countries.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Decarbonisation & Sustainability Initiatives

• Decarbonisation Pathways: Collaborate with product and technical services teams to help properties across the globe develop tailored decarbonisation pathways, aiming for measurable reductions in carbon emissions.


• Ascott CarbonClear Initiative: Contribute to the development and execution of the Ascott CarbonClear Initiative, aligning properties with the organization’s sustainability and decarbonisation framework.


• Sustainability Solutions Pilots: Source and conduct pilots for new sustainability solutions to optimize building performance and reduce carbon impact.


• Global Sustainability Strategy: Support the global sustainability strategy by aligning operational teams and stakeholders with decarbonisation goals and sustainability best practices.

Data Analysis & Insights

• Portfolio Analysis: Analyze sustainability data from the global portfolio, identifying trends and providing actionable insights regarding building performance, energy consumption, water use, waste management, and carbon emissions.


• Building Performance Optimization: Use data-driven insights to optimize building performance across the portfolio, ensuring compliance with sustainability goals and identifying areas for improvement.


• Trends & Reporting: Provide strategic insights based on global sustainability trends, highlighting opportunities for improvement and areas where performance can be enhanced to meet decarbonisation and sustainability targets.


• Benchmarking: Benchmark sustainability performance across properties and advise on potential improvements to meet global and local sustainability goals.


• GRESB Submissions Support: Support listed and private fund entities in the submission of sustainability data and performance information for the GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) assessment, ensuring accurate and timely submissions aligned with the organization’s sustainability standards.

Data Systems Management

• Data Collection & Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate submission of sustainability data from global properties, tracking key performance indicators such as energy, water, waste, and carbon emissions.


• Data Quality Assurance: Perform regular checks to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of the data submitted, addressing discrepancies and collaborating with property teams to resolve any issues.


• System Maintenance: Support the maintenance and optimization of data systems, including UL360 and Greenview Portal, ensuring that data is correctly integrated and accessible for reporting and analysis.


• Reporting Tools Development: Help develop and maintain data dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time insights into sustainability performance and progress towards decarbonisation goals.


• Onboarding & Training: Assist in onboarding new properties to the UL360 and Greenview Portal platforms, ensuring smooth integration and providing training to property teams on data collection and reporting processes.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in sustainability, decarbonisation strategies, or related fields, with a focus on sustainability data, building performance optimization, and environmental solutions.


• Education: A degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related field.


• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in sustainability data collection, analysis, and deriving actionable insights.


• Data Management: Proficiency in data management and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau). Experience with sustainability data platforms (e.g., UL360, Greenview Portal) or the ability to learn new software tools quickly is highly desirable.


• Decarbonisation Knowledge: Knowledge of decarbonisation frameworks and strategies, particularly in the context of the built environment, and experience supporting the development of decarbonisation pathways for properties.


• Sustainability Solutions: Experience in piloting or implementing sustainability solutions aimed at optimizing building performance and reducing environmental impact.


• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex sustainability data and insights clearly to internal stakeholders.


• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and consistency.


• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, with experience in driving sustainability initiatives across teams and properties.


• Global Perspective: Ability to work effectively in a global context, collaborating with teams and properties across different regions to drive sustainability goals and data accuracy.


• Passion for Sustainability: A strong passion for sustainability and environmental impact, with a commitment to advancing global decarbonisation and sustainability efforts.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits with comprehensive medical coverage for self and family


• Training and development opportunities


• Subsidised rates at Ascott serviced residences-


• Strong advocate of staff volunteerism


• Wellness programmes

Closing Statement:

At CapitaLand, we advocate fair employment practices, and recruit talents based on merit and fit with our Corporate values. We provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and build an inclusive workplace regardless of race, gender, age, religious belief or nationality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.