Senior Manager, Sustainability

1. Strategy & Governance

• Develop and lead the implementation of a group-wide sustainability strategy aligned with corporate priorities and long-term value creation.
• Define and operationalize a robust sustainability roadmap, including science-based targets, decarbonization strategies, and circular economy initiatives.
• Establish and enforce internal ESG policies and social responsibility guidelines across subsidiaries.
• Track and communicate progress through KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level reporting.

1. Internal Program Management

• Co-lead the Global EUDR Task Force and ensure full traceability and compliance of raw materials across all subsidiaries.
• Plan and execute annual social responsibility and ESG compliance audits at operational sites (plantations and processing units).
• Integrate sustainability requirements into natural rubber supply chain workflows.
• Ensure alignment of internal policies with key frameworks: UNSDGs, SASB, TCFD, ISO 26000, and SGX Sustainability Reporting.

1. External Engagement & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary liaison to NGOs, regulators, industry bodies, and sustainability-focused partners.
• Lead engagement with key customers on ESG requirements and support subsidiaries in implementation and audit readiness.
• Represent the company in global industry platforms (e.g. GPSNR) and sustainability forums.
• Guide upstream supplier engagement programs focusing on traceability, deforestation-free sourcing, and human rights due diligence.

1. ESG Reporting & Ratings

• Lead the development and publication of the Group’s annual Sustainability Report in line with SGX guidelines and GRI standards.
• Manage ESG ratings and disclosure platforms including Ecovadis, Sustainalytics, SPOTT, and others—driving continual improvement.
• Develop internal sustainability tools, including responsible procurement guidelines, GHG calculators, and supplier risk assessments.
• Coordinate data collection across business units and ensure audit-ready documentation for both voluntary and regulatory disclosure.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior sustainability or ESG role, preferably within agribusiness, commodities, or supply chain-intensive industries.
• Demonstrated success in implementing corporate sustainability strategies and achieving measurable impact.

• Strong knowledge of ESG regulatory frameworks and voluntary standards (e.g. EUDR, TCFD, CDP, RSPO, ISO 26000).
• Familiarity with sustainability challenges specific to the natural rubber supply chain, including land use, deforestation risk, smallholder engagement, labour rights, and GHG emissions.
• Proficiency in sustainability data management platforms and lifecycle tools (e.g. LCA, Scope 1–3 calculators, traceability technologies).
• Solid understanding of ESG-linked financing instruments, sustainability-linked KPIs, and green certifications.

• Proven team leadership experience with the ability to build, coach, and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; able to interface with senior leadership, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication and public speaking ability; capable of authoring reports and delivering high-impact presentations.

• Willingness to travel internationally, including to remote plantation or processing sites.
• Multilingual ability (English required; Bahasa Indonesia, French, or Chinese is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining high standards of execution.
• Capable of working under tight timelines and performing effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.