Toa Payoh - Sustainability Manager

This role collaborates across business units to embed sustainability in operations and investments, while ensuring transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide sustainability expertise and guidance to support the implementation of the Group’s ESG strategy
• Keep abreast of emerging ESG trends, regulations, and best practices, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership

• Identify and assess ESG related risks and opportunities across the Group and its business units
• Support the development of mitigation and adaptation plans to address identified ESG risks
• Conduct climate-related risk and opportunity assessments in line with TCFD recommendations
• Evaluate biodiversity-related risks and incorporate nature-based considerations into sustainability planning

• Lead the development and periodic review of ESG-related policies, standards, and frameworks
• Ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements and international ESG standards (e.g. GRI, ISSB, CSRD)

• Identify processes and decision-making tools to incorporate ESG considerations into investment evaluations
• Prepare business cases and feasibility studies for select ESG initiatives and investment proposals

• Lead carbon footprint assessments across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 (GHG emissions from direct, indirect, and value chain sources)
• Develop and execute decarbonisation strategies aligned with national and international targets
• Monitor and report on emissions reduction progress and sustainability-linked KPIs

• Manage and oversee the collection, validation, and reporting of ESG data across the Group
• Lead the implementation and enhancement of a centralised ESG data management system

• Lead the publication of Group and REIT-level ESG/sustainability reports aligned to global standards
• Benchmark ESG performance against global and regional peers, and recommend improvements to maintain leadership positioning
• Coordinate with internal teams and external providers to ensure timely, accurate, and assured reporting
• Manage GRESB submissions and other ESG disclosures

• Lead third-party assurance processes to ensure the credibility and accuracy of ESG disclosures
• Coordinate audit and verification exercises related to sustainability data

• Collaborate with senior management, business units, and support functions to embed ESG into operations
• Lead ESG awareness sessions, training, and advisory projects for internal teams and business units
• Represent the organisation in industry forums, regulatory consultations, and ESG-related engagements
• Engage with external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, industry bodies, and NGOs to promote sustainability practices

• Provide coaching and support to team members within Group Sustainability and across business units
• Spearhead employee engagement programmes and sustainability awareness initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in sustainability or ESG-related roles, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Proven track record in ESG reporting and strategy implementation.
• Experience with ESG data platforms, assurance processes, and global sustainability standards.
• Hands-on exposure to Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark requirements