Manager, Sustainability (ESG)

Shangri-La Group

Shangri-La Group is a global leader in luxury hospitality with unique Asian heritage.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, we have over 100 hotels and resorts under four brands nested in key cities and beautiful beachfront locations globally. We are expanding rapidly with a strong development pipeline throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

Regarded as one of the world’s finest hotel ownership and management companies, Shangri-La is dedicated to delight guests around the world with legendary service, finely tuned from over 45 years of hospitality from the heart. We have an affinity with Asian travelers and we offer them a gateway to the rest of the world, positioning us a leading brand in luxury hospitality.

As an enviable employer with industry leading levels of colleague engagement, our people are our priority. Our success is only made possible through the efforts and abilities of over 42,000 colleagues worldwide. In accordance with this belief, the focused investment we make in the learning and development of our colleagues is unparalleled in the global hospitality industry. From welcoming new colleagues, to best in class leadership development, you can be sure that potential is identified and nurtured throughout your career.

We are currently looking for a Manager, Sustainability (ESG) to support the ESG Division at Headquarters. This role reports to the Assistant Vice President, Sustainability (ESG).

As a Manager, Sustainability (ESG), we rely on you to:

• Spearhead and manage social-related initiatives, e.g., responsible sourcing, human rights, community investment, traditional arts and culture preservation
• Lead in social-related ESG metrics design and reporting, including but not limited to staff wellbeing and injury, responsible sourcing, customer well-being, sustainable and healthy food
• Assist in communication of ESG vision and strategy both internally and externally
• Work collaboratively and constructively with internal stakeholders to turn strategies and targets into action plans
• Be familiar and to partner with external stakeholders such as regulators or industry/professional bodies to ensure compliance and best practices of the Company

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s in Management, Communications or other generalist; experience in Environmental Management, Sustainability, social audit or equivalent field a plus
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in ESG-related disciplines and industries
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and stakeholder management skills. Proficient in spoken and written English and Putonghua; Cantonese a plus
• Excellent analytical skills with critical thinking
• Experience in community investment activities, responsible sourcing, DE&I, etc., a plus
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and an excellent collaborator; ability to motivate cross-functional team members
• Passionate about Doing Good and making a positive impact for the environment and the communities in which we operate in