Ensuring that all new fitout developments in the country achieve a “5-Star” rating under Green Star Certification System
Identify and ensure implementation of energy and water efficiency initiatives and renewable energy opportunities
Ensure monthly collection and upload of the environmental data of all stores on the online data management system (SoFi), including maintaining data evidence (e.g. utility invoices)
Implement the relevant initiatives of the MAF Circular Economy strategy including the strategy to reduce Food Waste by 50% by 2030
Measure & record the amount of operational waste generated in addition to the amount diverted from landfills (donated to charity, sent for recycling, etc.)
Develop and track a roadmap to phase-out single-use plastics by 2025
Liaise with Operations, Marketing & Communications teams to organize customer-facing health & wellness activities aimed at increasing the awareness and consequently sales of health & wellness products
Ensure adherence to different functions with various sustainability-related policies (Employment Conditions, Health & Safety, Responsible Procurement, Sustainable Fit-Out)
Work with HC to push our “Healthy Workplaces” agenda, ensuring a healthy and happy environment for our employees in offices and stores
Ensure that all employees receive sustainability-related training covering global sustainability issues and our company-wide sustainability strategy
Regularly communicate sustainability updates to CORP HO Head of Sustainability including the monthly sustainability newsletter
Maintain awareness of current legislation and market best practices relating to sustainability and environmental compliance, and compile/propose innovative ideas and solutions to be piloted and consequently rolled out
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
A post-graduate degree in sustainability or real estate-related discipline e.g., environmental sciences, architecture, engineering
Certified sustainability-related professional e.g., LEED AP or WELL AP certified
Ability to interact confidently with users to establish what the problem is and explain the solution.
3 years+ experience in a sustainability-related role in a corporate organization or consultancy
Knowledge of the real estate industry and the built environment
Retail experience is a plus
Technical sustainability skills e.g., green buildings, carbon management, health and wellbeing
Strong project management skills in order to manage the program of work with internal and external partners
Excellent communication skills in writing and in person in order to engage staff internally
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload
