Deputy General Manager - Sustainability

Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK stock code: 00010) has been engaged in real estate development since 1960. Through its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101), the Group manages a portfolio of over 3.5 million square meters of retail, office, residential, and hotel properties across Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.

The Group’s diverse portfolio in Hong Kong includes office towers and malls in prime districts, as well as luxury residential developments in prestigious areas. In the Mainland, under the signature “66” brand, the Company’s mixed-use and retail developments are regarded as premium landmarks, strategically located in the hearts of key cities of Shanghai, Shenyang, Jinan, Wuxi, Tianjin, Dalian, Kunming, Wuhan, and Hangzhou.

Our people are the precious asset of the Hang Lung family and the key to our success. They drive forward our development through their commitment, professionalism and caring services. As we extend our business horizons, we continue to devote significant resources and energy to developing the expertise and skills of our outstanding team.

Integrity, Sustainability, Excellence, and Openness are at the heart of who we are. If you share these values, you could be the talent we are looking for. Join us and grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Deputy Director – Sustainability, other members of the Sustainability Team, and internal and external stakeholders to support the formulation and execution of Group-wide sustainability strategies.
• Lead the corporate governance dimensions of the Group’s sustainability agenda, including sustainability reporting, ESG ratings, sustainability-related financial analysis, and ESG data management:
  • Lead the Group's sustainability reporting strategy and annual reporting process, partnering with cross-functional teams across the organization to deliver high-quality disclosures that meet evolving regulatory requirements and market expectations. Proactively monitor emerging disclosure trends and regulatory developments to strengthen sustainability disclosures and drive continual improvement in communicating the Group's sustainability performance and long-term value creation.
  • Lead the Group’s ESG ratings and benchmarking work, overseeing submissions to key rating agencies and proactively driving performance enhancement through gap analysis, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with evolving rating methodologies and market expectations.
  • Lead various financial analyses related to sustainability, including review and refinement of methodologies for tracking sustainability expenditures, development of the business case for tracking value creation from sustainability investments, and financial disclosures for external reporting;
  • Lead or support various initiatives to improve the collection, analysis and communication of ESG data across the Group to support process improvements and enhance value to stakeholders;
• Lead or support the Group’s initiatives in collaboration with other departments and stakeholders to advance diversity and inclusion among employees and in the broader community;
• Work closely with the Deputy Director in supporting planning and coordination for the team, including budget planning and execution, preparation and presentations for senior management, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and team engagement;
• Monitor external developments and emerging best practices to help enhance Hang Lung’s sustainability strategy, execution and communication;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 20+ years of work experience, including a strong track record of experience in corporate sustainability and /or sustainability consulting, including demonstrated success in developing sustainability strategies, and influencing and engaging stakeholders. Candidates with less experience and demonstrated achievements and strong potential may also be considered.
• A strong understanding of relevant sustainability reporting requirements and standards, including HKEX, GRI, IFRS, SASB, and relevant ESG ratings, including CDP, FTSE4Good, GRESB, Hang Seng, MSCI, S&P, and Sustainalytics
• A financial and/or technology background will be an advantage
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively with strong problem-solving skills, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and motivated to join an organization committed to pursuing sustainability leadership
• Highly organized, self-motivated, with strong business acumen and passion to deepen sustainability impact with business partners and stakeholders
• Excellent command of English and Mandarin, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Cantonese will be an advantage
• Willing to travel to Chinese Mainland at least twice a year
• Committed to leadership development, and to fostering an engaged, productive and fun team working culture.
• Embracing our values of integrity, sustainability, excellence and openness

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace where employees are treated with respect. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by Hong Kong law.

If you have specific needs that require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Personal Information Collection Statement (For recruitment purposes)

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