Head of Sustainability

6 days ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China Hop Lun Full time

This role will lead the development and execution of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies and programs. The candidate will establish policies and guidelines to standardize relevant practices across the company. Additionally, they will provide direction and advice on Sustainability and CSR matters related to business development, operations, stakeholder engagement, and communications to ensure alignment with overall business and company goals.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the organization's current sustainability performance and collaborate with management to identify and prioritize key sustainability goals and initiatives.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve sustainability and CSR policies to ensure the effectiveness of related initiatives.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to national and international compliance and environmental standards, while developing a cohesive sustainability plan.
  • Act as the central point of contact for the sales team, factories, and customers in organizing social compliance audits and managing all follow-up actions.
  • Establish and maintain internal controls and measurement systems (e.g., KPIs) to track and drive sustainable improvements.
  • Support the local compliance team in reviewing social compliance audit reports, evaluating findings, addressing comments and questions, and guiding corrective action plans for non-compliance issues at both office and factory levels.
  • Identify risks and opportunities for the business related to environmental hazards within the supply chain.
  • Engage with key industry groups to support and advance sustainability efforts.
  • Stay updated on new laws, regulations, activities, and initiatives concerning environmental and social sustainability.
  • Foster a culture of sustainability (e.g., energy conservation, environmental health and safety, and human rights) through ongoing communication and education across the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 10 years of managerial experience in Corporate Social Responsibility, Compliance, Health and Safety, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proven experience in building and managing global teams, either directly or indirectly, within a matrix organization.
  • Knowledge of international standards and labor, environmental, health, and safety regulations in production markets such as China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, etc.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • High degree of work ethics and integrity.
  • Ability to manage conflict and lead change effectively.
  • Solid understanding of factory operations, practices, and processes.
  • Frequent travel is required.
Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing, Other, and Human Resources

Industries

Textile Manufacturing and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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