ESG Specialist

Job Purpose:
The ESG Officer will be responsible for leading sustainable value chain management initiatives, ensuring full alignment with established ESG standards and criteria. This role places a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, operational execution, and agile problem-solving. The incumbent will also oversee the coordination and compilation of ESG-related training programs across the organization.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Establish and Maintain Sustainable Procurement Policy

• Develop and regularly update a procurement policy that includes qualitative objectives (e.g. ethical sourcing, supplier diversity) and quantitative targets (e.g. % of suppliers audited).
• Ensure the policy aligns with international ESG standards and internal sustainability goals.
• Get the policy approved and monitor policy implementation.

2. Conduct Sustainability and Risk Assessment of Suppliers

• Perform risk assessments to identify potential adverse environmental and social impacts within the supply chain.
• Evaluate suppliers’ ESG performance through questionnaires, on-site audits, and assessments.
• Integrate the ESG clauses into the contract and push the signing of Supplier Code of Conduct

3. Capacity Buildings on Suppliers’ ESG management

• Design and implement training programs, workshops, and toolkits to enhance suppliers’ understanding of ESG risks and best practices.
• Support suppliers in developing corrective action plans / grievance mechanism and improving their sustainability performance.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration among suppliers to promote continuous improvement.

4. Oversee ESG-related training for Internal Stakeholders

• Coordinate and deliver training sessions on sustainable sourcing, human rights, ABC and environmental compliance.
• Ensure all relevant staff are equipped to integrate ESG considerations into business decisions.
• Track report on training coverage and disclosure data

5. Support with other ESG work, such as report, rating, awards and miscellaneous work

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Solid understanding of ESG, with 3–5 years of relevant professional experience; prior consultancy experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of sensitivity to data accuracy and integrity.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to execute tasks meticulously while maintaining strategic alignment.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities, with a proactive approach to driving progress and holding stakeholders accountable.

• Fluency in both English and Chinese, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

EcoCeres is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EcoCeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.