Associate, Project Development (ESG)

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Makati, Fourth District NCR, National Capital Region, PHL
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Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Assist in implementing the ESG framework across projects, support compliance, report ESG performance, engage stakeholders, and monitor risks in renewable projects.
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Key Responsibilities

ESG Implementation Support

  • Assist in applying the Group’s ESG framework and roadmap across projects in the Philippines.

  • Support the integration of ESG considerations into project development, construction, and operations.

  • Help promote ESG awareness and compliance among internal teams and contractors.

Environmental & Social Performance

  • Support adherence to Vena Group’s ESG policies and relevant international frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles.

  • Coordinate with internal teams and consultants on ESIAs, stakeholder engagement activities, grievance mechanisms, and social safeguards documentation.

  • Help monitor ESG-related risks and escalate issues that may impact permitting, financing, or project timelines.

Project Lifecycle Support (Solar, Wind & BESS)

  • Provide ESG support during early-stage development through construction and operations.

  • Assist in integrating ESG risk identification and mitigation into project planning.

  • Review inputs from consultants and help ensure alignment with applicable standards.

Governance, Reporting & Investor Relations

  • Assist in maintaining project-level ESG policies, standards, KPIs, and reporting systems.

  • Support ESG reporting for investors, lenders, regulators, and rating agencies.

  • Help compile data and contribute to transparent ESG disclosures.

Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor relevant ESG trends and regulatory updates and share insights with the team.

  • Support benchmarking of project ESG performance against global standards and peer companies.

  • Identify and recommend areas for improvement in ESG practices and processes.

Prerequisites:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Social Science, Engineering, or related field (Basic to Advanced). 
  • Familiarity with ESG standards (IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, ISO 14001 / ISO 45001). 
  • Training in stakeholder engagement or social safeguards frameworks. 
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in ESG, Environmental & Social (E&S) management, or sustainability roles. 
  • Exposure to applying IFC Performance Standards and/or Equator Principles. 
  • Experience supporting renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS). 
  • Knowledge of international ESG frameworks (IFC PS, EP, OECD Guidelines, UNGP). 
  • Ability to support ESG risk assessment, ESIA coordination, and social safeguards management. 
  • Experience with ESG reporting (GRI, lender reporting formats) and KPI support. 
  • Understanding of health, safety, environment (HSE) and community impact processes. 
  • Stakeholder engagement and clear communication. 
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive compliance follow-through. 
  • Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail. 
  • Documentation discipline and time management across multiple projects. 

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Social Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2-3 years of experience in ESG, Environmental & Social (E&S) management, or sustainability roles
  • Familiarity with ESG standards (IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, ISO 14001/ISO 45001)
  • Experience supporting renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS)
  • Experience with ESG reporting (GRI, lender reporting formats) and KPI support
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The Company
888 Employees

What We Do

Vena Group is a leading green solutions provider driving the energy and digital infrastructure transition across the Asia-Pacific region. Through its renewable energy and digital infrastructure arms, Vena Energy and Vena Nexus, Vena Group delivers integrated, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that enable the region’s transition to a low-carbon, AI-driven future. With a local presence of over 1,000 employees across 80 corporate and site offices, Vena Group is committed to advancing sustainable innovation at scale—supporting climate action and enabling a greener, AI-driven future.

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