Director of ESG Strategy / Carbon Footprint & Sustainability Lead

About the Role We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Director of ESG Strategy / Carbon Footprint & Sustainability Lead to lead ESG strategy, carbon management, and sustainability initiatives across the organization and key markets. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead the company’s ESG and sustainability strategy aligned with business objectives and international standards. Establish and manage carbon footprint measurement, emissions reduction, and net-zero strategies across operations and value chains. Lead Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions assessment, carbon accounting, reporting, and reduction initiatives. Develop ESG targets, KPIs, roadmaps, and performance frameworks to drive measurable sustainability outcomes. Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, resource optimization, circularity, and sustainable operations. Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, Legal, and Commercial teams to embed ESG into business decision-making. Lead ESG reporting, disclosures, stakeholder communications, and sustainability assessments. Monitor evolving ESG regulations, climate policies, carbon markets, and sustainability standards across key markets. Engage with investors, customers, suppliers, regulators, rating agencies, and strategic partners on ESG and sustainability matters. Build and lead high-performing ESG and sustainability teams and drive a culture of long-term responsible growth. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Proven experience in ESG, sustainability, carbon management, climate strategy, or related fields. Strong understanding of carbon accounting, Scope 1/2/3 emissions, decarbonization, and sustainability reporting. Familiarity with major ESG frameworks, climate disclosure requirements, and international sustainability standards. Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate ESG priorities into measurable business initiatives. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. International experience and exposure to carbon markets, renewable energy, supply-chain sustainability, or sustainable finance are a plus. Data-driven and commercially minded approach with the ability to build and scale sustainability strategies across complex organizations.