Sustainability Specialist (6 Month contract)

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and urban solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a professional to support environmental and social risk assessments and sustainability reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Management and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong project and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role promotes collaboration across various departments and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in driving energy transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the sustainability field.
• Experience in environmental and social risk management and/or project development.
• Familiarity with sustainable finance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and social risk assessments for projects.
• Support the preparation of sustainability reporting materials.

Skills

Environmental management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

University Degree in Environmental Management or related fields

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Purpose and Scope

This role resides in the Group Sustainability division. You will be involved in several workstreams, but the main role is to support environmental and social risk assessments for projects and sustainable finance work stream. This role will require you to work in close partnership with several internal teams concurrently.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Environmental and social risk management (primary workstream):
  • Conduct environmental and social risk assessment for projects
  • Review ESIA / ESDDs and ESMPs and advice project teams on follow-up mitigation actions to manage environmental and social risks
• Sustainability Reporting
  • Support the preparation of internal presentation material in relation to sustainability reporting, as well as the annual Sustainability Report and other climate-related disclosures.

Qualification & Experience

• University Degree, preferably with areas related to sustainability such as Environmental Management or Environmental Engineering. Accountancy and Finance background will also be considered.
• Minimum of 1 years’ of experience in the sustainability field in particular, experience in i) environmental and social risk management and / or project development experience of infrastructure projects ii) sustainable finance

• Environmental and social risk management: IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles
• Sustainable finance: Green Bond / Loan Principles, Sustainability-linked Bond / Loan Principles, Climate Bond Initiative Standards and taxonomy
• Reporting standards: GRI, ISSB Standards and TCFD
• Sustainability audit procedures
• Other general requirements: strong project management and stakeholder management skills, strong analytical skills, good writing and presentation skills

• Management skills: Highly organised multi-tasker, good project and time management skills and able to operate in an environment of high ambiguity
• Communication skills: An excellent communicator, both written and verbal. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and manage different teams to drive effective outcomes
• Problem solving skills: Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Attentive to detail, highly meticulous and accurate
• Teamwork: An independent team player who is able to work closely with various departments and stakeholders to drive outcomes that is beneficial to the company.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.

We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.

Join us in making a real impact!