Vice President - Sustainability

Description

• Represent the company, as required, in sustainability-focused forums, conferences, and industry events to share best practices and learn from peers.
• Set group-level sustainability policies and procedures (e.g., sustainability commitments, supplier code of conduct, etc.).
• Establish and act as secretary for the first external Sustainability Advisory Council to bring external insights and challenge from sustainability experts, helping Dubai Holding transition to a sustainable business model.
• Collaborate with business leaders and sustainability teams across the verticals to integrate sustainability principles into their respective strategies and operations.
• Drive the identification and prioritisation of key sustainability focus areas, such as environmental management and circularity, responsible supply chain, diversity and inclusion, and social impact.
• Provide leadership within the function by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, and providing formal and informal feedback and appraisals, in order to maximise individual and departmental performance in pursuit of the department’s objectives.
• Foster a culture of sustainability throughout the organisation by raising awareness, educating employees through training programmes, and encouraging employee engagement in sustainability initiatives.
• Provide group leadership on sustainability and engage the C-suite to drive progress and resolve challenges, including leading the quarterly CEO Sustainability Forum.
• Explore introduction of Climate Linked Loans for strategic projects
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including industry associations, NGOs, and peers, to build partnerships and promote sustainable business practices.
• Establish an appropriate governance structure to manage group-wide philanthropic programmes, including a leadership committee responsible for budget allocation.
• Build organisational capacity to identify and manage ESG risks as part of the overarching Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Refine the group-wide philanthropy strategy of Dubai Holding that is focused, impactful, and scalable, and oversee its implementation.
• Develop and enhance sustainability reporting frameworks and metrics to effectively measure and communicate the company’s ESG performance to stakeholders.
• Oversee the integration of ESG into business decision-making processes and corporate governance structures (such as the Executive Management Committee).
• Explore carbon offsite strategies
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and mitigation plans to address sustainability-related risks.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures related to sustainability, as well as compliance with external regulations where applicable.
• Stay informed about emerging sustainability trends, innovative practices, and industry advancements, and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on potential implications and opportunities.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive sustainability strategy and roadmap aligned with the organisation’s commitments and industry best practices.
• Conduct TNFD gap analysis

Requirements

• Knowledge of the UN SDGs and experience in deploying selected objectives across the group
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with business objectives and industry best practices
• Demonstrated project and programme management skills, sound judgment, and thought leadership
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and metrics, including GRI, SASB, and SBTi
• Working knowledge of CDP, GRI, SBTi, SASB, the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), and other widely recognised reporting standards and frameworks
• GRI-certified sustainability professional
• Skill in identifying, assessing, and mitigating sustainability-related risks across operations and the supply chain
• Strong understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures, including Scope 1–3 emissions
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of proven experience in Sustainability, Climate Finance, CSR, or related roles, at both strategic and operational levels
• Proficiency in integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into business decision-making processes and governance structures

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance