Role Summary
The Entrerprise Sustainability Governance (ESG) Officer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing sustainability strategies that align with ENGIE Group's goals.
This position requires the integration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability objectives at the SEA region level (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines), ensuring timely reporting and promoting ENGIE's sustainability leadership among external stakeholders.
The ESG Officer manages governance structures to oversee sustainability requirements and supports the entire project lifecycle, including environmental and stakeholder engagement. This role also involves collaborating with contractors to manage project risks effectively.
This role reports to the Regional Head of ESG who reports to the AMEA Regional CSO. This role covers the Renewables as well as the Energy Solutions business lines. The role is based in Singapore and will require visits to Malaysia and Philippines.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and action plans that align with ENGIE Group's purpose and goals.
- Support the adoption and implementation of the Group's CSR/Sustainability objectives at the country level, ensuring timely reporting.
- Help position ENGIE's sustainability efforts among key external stakeholders to promote the company's purpose.
- Assist in setting up and coordinating governance structures to integrate and report on sustainability requirements within ENGIE’s country operations and stakeholder interactions.
- Provide support throughout the project lifecycle, from development to operations and decommissioning, ensuring ESG (HSE, community, and biodiversity) considerations are included.
- Assist in managing relationships with contractors to effectively handle project risks and impacts related to ESG.
- Ensure compliance with local ESG regulations and ENGIE group's European directive conformance, including but not limited to EU Taxonomy, CSRD, and Duty of Vigilance.
- Support quarterly reporting through internal sustainability/CSR channels and facilitate the smooth operation of the country sustainability (environmental/social) committee.
- Promote a sustainability culture within the country by facilitating trainings, information sharing, and awareness initiatives.
- Participate in yearly sustainability reporting procedures, aligning with international sustainability frameworks.
- Assist in periodic reporting, tracking, managing, and analyzing ESG-related data, recommending and monitoring Group-level ESG activities and projects.
- Support the update and tracking of the decarbonization strategy with the Business Units, recommending possible solutions.
- Stay updated on ESG regulations, trends, market developments, and technology to inform the company's sustainability strategies.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote various environmental sustainability initiatives within the company and across Business Units.
Requirements
- Master/Degree in Environmental Science/Sustainability/Business Administration or equivalent
- 1-3 years relevant working experience
- Strong analytical skills with proven ability in solving problems promptly· Strong decision-making skills and capability to guide the organization toward strategic objectives
- Effective communication with all levels of the organization and clear communication of organizational goals
- Ability to lead and manage change initiatives within the organization
- Upholding high ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity within the organization
