Associate Director, Sustainability Advisory, APAC
Cushman & Wakefield
Drive APAC sustainability advisory growth, business development, and client engagement
12 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Singapore, Singapore
Hybrid
Company Size
52,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advisory & Transaction Services
Capital Markets
Corporate Solutions
Facilities Management
Global Occupier Services
Investment Management
Project & Development Services
Valuation & Advisory
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Logistics
Public Sector
Rail
Healthcare
Hospitality
Office
Investor
Role
What you would be doing
business development
esg advisory
stakeholder engagement
regional collaboration
thought leadership
market positioning
- Strategic growth and development of the Asia Pacific Sustainability & ESG team through business development, managing internal relationships, and increasing the visibility and positioning of the team in the market.
- Identifying new Sustainability Advisory business opportunities, providing business development responses and ongoing Sustainability and ESG solutioning.
- Engaging with Sustainability teams across Asia Pacific to drive collaboration, product consistency, teamwork and engagement, and service excellence. Champion a One Team mindset and lead by example.
- Building strong working relationships across the Cushman & Wakefield business across Asia Pacific. Striving for win-win outcomes that create growth opportunities for the whole firm, while positioning sustainability as a thought leader, innovator, and key differentiator.
- Engaging with client and internal stakeholders to promote regional sustainability services and expertise and grow the Asia Pacific business.
What you bring
esg
sustainability
real estate
7+ years
business development
project management
- Understanding of ESG & Sustainability for both Occupier and Investor Clients
- Excellent project planning, coordination, management, and organisational skills to support the prioritisation of workload and deliverables
- Demonstrated experience delivering sustainability-related services in the Real Estate industry including fund or portfolio-level sustainability strategy development, climate risk analysis and GRESB reporting
- Fluency in English
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing successful business growth strategies
- Excellent people, communication, and presentation skills
- More than 7 years demonstrated experience in sustainability and ESG in the Real Estate industry
- Demonstrated understanding and use of positive stakeholder management approaches
- Ability to work independently, uses initiative and exercises sound judgment
- Strong Business Development and Sales experience and track record
- Demonstrated experience in project, team, or program management
- Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships including at the C-Suite level
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1917
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1917, marking over a century of operation in the commercial real-estate services sector.
$9.5B in Revenue
Annual revenue generated in 2023
In 2023, the company generated over $9.5 billion in revenue, reflecting its significant presence in the global market.
$191B in Deals
Total transaction volume in 2023
The company facilitated over $191 billion in deals in 2023, showcasing its substantial influence in the real-estate market.
4.3B sq ft Managed
Global commercial space managed
The company manages over 4.3 billion square feet of commercial space worldwide, highlighting its extensive portfolio.
- With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight.
- Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management.
- The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare.
- A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.
- Driven – We celebrate determination. Our intrinsic motivation, proactiveness, and service attitude outperform expectations for our colleagues, clients, and communities.
- Resilient – We tackle challenges with grit. We navigate uncertainty with courage and adapt to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Inclusive – We value curiosity and collaboration. We seek out different perspectives, listen actively and turn feedback into solutions.
- Visionary – We foster forward thinking. Our continuous quest for improvement is guided by our desire to design a better future for our colleagues, clients and communities.
- Entrepreneurial – We act like owners. We are resourceful, creative, and agile, and we balance competing needs to create impactful solutions for the real estate industry.
43% Drop
Emissions Reduction
Achieved a significant reduction in total Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019.
68% Reduction
Office Emissions Efficiency
Improved energy efficiency in offices, reducing emissions per thousand sq ft since 2019.
50% Target
GHG Emission Reduction
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.
100% Renewable
Corporate Electricity
Aiming to source all electricity for corporate offices from renewable sources by 2030.
- Science-based targets approved by SBTi to reach net zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.
- Partnering with clients to set science-based targets by 2025.
- 52% reduction in entire value chain emissions since 2019.
- Electrify vehicle fleet globally by 2035.
- Waste reduction and recycling programs implemented globally by end-2024.
- Single-use plastics eliminated from offices by end-2025.
1,400 Veterans Hired
Military & Veteran Program
The program has successfully integrated over 1,400 veterans into the workforce as part of its commitment to supporting military talent.
1,400+ Veterans
Veteran Employment Initiative
Over 1,400 veterans have been hired through the company's dedicated Military & Veteran Program, reflecting its strong commitment to military talent.
- Nine Employee Resource Groups active (e.g., Women’s Integrated Network, LGBTQ+ Integrated Network, Veterans, Parents & Caregivers Together).
- Employee Resource Groups contribute to measurable inclusion via professional development, community engagement, recruitment and cultural observances.
- Aiming to elevate women's representation—no specific percentage disclosed.
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