Duties & Responsibilities

Integrating ESG across MDEC

• Coordinate the systematic integration of ESG principles and practices across MDEC, aligned with the organisation’s Business Plan and ESG Roadmap.
• Map MDEC’s Business Plan and key performance indicators, and align data collection and analysis, to sustainability goals and metrics.
• Ensure that ESG responsibilities are clearly defined, communicated and implemented across the organisation.
• Identify and influence the implementation of key initiatives and policy changes across the organisation, monitoring and reporting progress.

Building an ESG-conscious culture in MDEC

• Develop a network of ESG Champions across MDEC’s divisions
• Organise internal awareness activities e.g., internal events, training activities and communication channels in partnership with the Communications, Transformation and HR teams.

Managing MDEC’s sustainability performance and reporting

• Develop narrative on MDEC’s ESG integration strategy
• Compile, evaluate and manage MDEC’s ESG performance – proactively identifying and addressing ESG risks/opportunities in collaboration with various divisions.
• Produce MDEC’s annual ESG Impact Report
• Amplify ESG achievements, via internal and external communications and engagements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, environmental management, or any related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business and/or sustainable development / ESG, experience in integrating ESG into business and sustainability reporting would be an added advantage.

Competency Required

• Strong communication and negotiation skills – presentation slides, written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Growth mindset – committed to continuous improvement, learning and development
• Highly motivated, with a passion for business integrated ESG and sustainability.
• Proven project management experience
• Takes responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, including the ability to multi-task.
• Strength in planning and executing assignments independently, and as part of a wider, cross functional team.
• Seeks out opportunities to create effective change and suggests innovative ideas for improvement.
• Understand how the role fits with and supports organisational objectives.