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Job Description
Net Zero; Target-setting and Decarbonisation Transition Planning
Implement Group-wide carbon science-based target setting, developing tailored decarbonisation levers to meet Net Zero objectives.
Align target coverage with materiality assessments and expansion plans, ensuring comprehensive scope across all sectors.
Oversee the consolidation of vertical-specific targets into a cohesive Group-wide target to achieve Net Zero ambition.
Apply the Financial Sector Science-Based Targets Guidance across the Group, ensuring compliance with sector-specific standards.
Implement the Building Sector Guidance of SBTi, where applicable, to ensure alignment with latest standards.
Oversee the development of transition plans for each asset type and roll-up at Group level, supporting a strategic path toward decarbonisation.
Facilitate target submission to MOCCAE to uphold Dubai Holding’s Net Zero by 2050 commitment.
Data Improvement And Assurance
Oversee the activities of the Senior Manager – Sustainability Analytics by offering steer and guidance to critical ESG initiatives related to data improvement and assurance.
Offer strategic guidance to the measurement of the Group’s ESG and GHG data, ensuring Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions inventory is in line with international standards.
Oversee quarterly and annual ESG / sustainability reporting process, ensuring in line with international frameworks and Dubai Holding internal guidelines.
Offer strategic guidance on data maturity improvement, analytics and dashboards.
Oversee the development of the EGS assurance framework and the implementation of the assurance plan.
Who We Are Looking For
10+ years of experience in climate and sustainability or ESG related roles; preferably within large conglomerates, holding companies.
Education / Professional Certifications
BEng / BSc / Masters in relevant discipline (e.g., environmental management, environment engineering, sustainability)
GRI certification (bonus)
Technical Competencies
Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and principles, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and other relevant standards.
Proven ability to design, implement, and monitor sustainability strategies and initiatives that align with organisational objectives.
Skilled in identifying Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities across operations and value chains.
Competence in quantifying the impact and return on investment (ROI) of sustainability initiatives using data-driven approaches.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and fostering a culture of sustainability across internal and external partners.
Behavioural Competencies
Strategic thinking: ability to critically review large amounts of information and develop opportunities to create value for an organisation; aligning goals with business strategy.
Business integration: ability to build relationships and dialogue with a range of stakeholders across all levels in an organisation to work towards a common agenda.
Resilience: ability to persevere in face of set back and challenges and drive agendas forward with a focus on long-term business value.
Working without formal authority: ability to influence within an organisation when you do not have formal authority (e.g., no reporting lines).
Disciplined delivery: maintain personal accountability to deliver upon commitments.
Authenticity and inclusion: maintain curiosity and openness to innovative ideas and perspectives and be prepared to adapt accordingly.
Role model behaviours: to drive a culture of inclusion, diversity, and psychological safety where everyone feels safe to voice their opinions.
As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.
This job description is not all inclusive.
Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Implement Group-wide carbon science-based target setting, developing tailored decarbonisation levers to meet Net Zero objectives.
Align target coverage with materiality assessments and expansion plans, ensuring comprehensive scope across all sectors.
Oversee the consolidation of vertical-specific targets into a cohesive Group-wide target to achieve Net Zero ambition.
Apply the Financial Sector Science-Based Targets Guidance across the Group, ensuring compliance with sector-specific standards.
Implement the Building Sector Guidance of SBTi, where applicable, to ensure alignment with latest standards.
Oversee the development of transition plans for each asset type and roll-up at Group level, supporting a strategic path toward decarbonisation.
Facilitate target submission to MOCCAE to uphold Dubai Holding’s Net Zero by 2050 commitment.
Data Improvement And Assurance
Oversee the activities of the Senior Manager – Sustainability Analytics by offering steer and guidance to critical ESG initiatives related to data improvement and assurance.
Offer strategic guidance to the measurement of the Group’s ESG and GHG data, ensuring Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions inventory is in line with international standards.
Oversee quarterly and annual ESG / sustainability reporting process, ensuring in line with international frameworks and Dubai Holding internal guidelines.
Offer strategic guidance on data maturity improvement, analytics and dashboards.
Oversee the development of the EGS assurance framework and the implementation of the assurance plan.
Who We Are Looking For
10+ years of experience in climate and sustainability or ESG related roles; preferably within large conglomerates, holding companies.
Education / Professional Certifications
BEng / BSc / Masters in relevant discipline (e.g., environmental management, environment engineering, sustainability)
GRI certification (bonus)
Technical Competencies
Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and principles, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and other relevant standards.
Proven ability to design, implement, and monitor sustainability strategies and initiatives that align with organisational objectives.
Skilled in identifying Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities across operations and value chains.
Competence in quantifying the impact and return on investment (ROI) of sustainability initiatives using data-driven approaches.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and fostering a culture of sustainability across internal and external partners.
Behavioural Competencies
Strategic thinking: ability to critically review large amounts of information and develop opportunities to create value for an organisation; aligning goals with business strategy.
Business integration: ability to build relationships and dialogue with a range of stakeholders across all levels in an organisation to work towards a common agenda.
Resilience: ability to persevere in face of set back and challenges and drive agendas forward with a focus on long-term business value.
Working without formal authority: ability to influence within an organisation when you do not have formal authority (e.g., no reporting lines).
Disciplined delivery: maintain personal accountability to deliver upon commitments.
Authenticity and inclusion: maintain curiosity and openness to innovative ideas and perspectives and be prepared to adapt accordingly.
Role model behaviours: to drive a culture of inclusion, diversity, and psychological safety where everyone feels safe to voice their opinions.
As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.
This job description is not all inclusive.
Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
