Job Title
Senior Manager, Sustainability Office
Reports To
Head, Sustainability Office
Role Purpose
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for executing Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s comprehensive sustainability agenda. This includes spearheading the development and driving the execution of strategic Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) initiatives across all divisions, ensuring alignment with clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets outlined in the MAG Sustainability Blueprint. The incumbent will play a critical role in advancing the group's net-zero carbon emissions goal by overseeing key environmental programs and managing crucial internal and external stakeholder engagements to ensure the successful implementation and reporting of MAG's sustainability performance.
Key Accountability
- Lead the creation and ongoing improvement of MAG's sustainability strategy, making sure it meets global standards and works toward the 2050 net-zero carbon goal.
- Provide data-driven ESG insights and recommendations to the Board and Senior Management. This includes setting sustainability goals, managing projects, and reporting performance.
- Plan and carry out the MAG's 2050 net-zero transition. This involves decarbonization efforts focused on operational efficiency, fleet upgrades, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and market mechanisms.
- Create and run all environmental and climate programs. Key areas include net-zero modeling, tracking GHG emissions, regulatory reporting, managing facilities, carbon offset program, and plastic reduction plan.
- Manage Social and Governance (S&G) programs. This involves addressing climate risks (transition, physical, and liability), managing carbon trading, improving the supply chain and circular economy, and ensuring full ESG reporting compliance.
- Ensure ESG principles are integrated into MAG's daily operations, ensurings all business units and stakeholders are aligned and accountable.
- Lead efforts to build sustainability knowledge by running training and awareness programs for all employees and external partners.
- Manage all ESG-related communications to internal and external audiences across all company channels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, regulators, rating agencies, and industry groups.
- Find strategic partnerships to boost MAG's sustainability influence outside of the core aviation business.
- Manage the creation of the MAG Sustainability Report, ensuring it is accurate, transparent, and meets international standards (like GRI, TCFD, and ISSB).
- Manage the Sustainability Office's planning, budget, and performance metrics to ensure resources are used effectively and goals are met.
Qualifications & Working Experience
- Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management / Sustainability / Economics / Engineering / Business Administration or a relevant discipline.
- At least 10 to 12 years of relevant working experience, preferably in corporate sustainability and management consulting.
Areas of Experience
- Proven experience in:
- Business planning and project management
- ESG and sustainability reporting
- Strategic stakeholder engagement
Personality Traits
- Experience working with senior leadership to develop and implement sustainability strategies and initiatives.
- A strong understanding of sustainability principles and practices, as well as experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams.
