Manager, Carbon Strategy & Policy

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: Manage the development and monitor implementation of the CLIENT Group Carbon strategy, enabling policies and focused execution support in line with corporate strategic objectives to deliver opportunities to future proof the business and addressing climate response issues. Provide climate change expertise, risk analysis and future proof options. Manage coordination and maintain external policy partnerships and advocacy. Lead on carbon reporting, forecasting and business planning activities. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop climate and energy transition insights, knowledge, and input for CLIENT Leadership briefings, announcements, stakeholder engagement meetings and related communications. Manage the development and monitor implementation of the CLIENT Group carbon strategy and enabling policies. Set carbon targets, track carbon footprint and deliver on CLIENT\xe2\x80\x99s carbon reduction commitments through focused execution support in line with corporate strategic objectives to deliver opportunities to future proof the business and win in the energy transition. Lead and manage the carbon strategy team in developing effective programs that will reduce the Group\xe2\x80\x99s energy use, carbon footprint, and implement sustainable methods of managing the portfolio of CLIENT assets. Provide expertise and knowledge of the science, policies, technologies, and environmental interventions associated with climate change including the international context and evidence base for carbon reduction targets. Monitor key changes in global legislation and policy and identify any impacts these may have on the CLIENT\xe2\x80\x99s carbon reduction ambition. Collaborate proactively and effectively across service and organizational boundaries and build a strong network of committed stakeholders to deliver the councils carbon reduction targets. Actively seek future funding sources for de-carbonization and develop business cases, bids and proposals to secure external funding where possible. Provide expert advice on climate-related disclosures to ensure best practices and, working with the finance team, support attraction of sustainable finance and investment opportunities. Engage and advocate externally for incentivized external policies and supportive regulatory environment locally and internationally to provide opportunities for CLIENT to win in the energy transition. Develop strategic partnerships and high-profile engagements on climate change externally and enhance CLIENT external communications, marketing, and brand value. Establish and ensure maintenance of positive relationships and cooperative arrangements between the Group and wide spectrum of international climate change commentators to drive positive climate profile of CLIENT and the UAE. Provide support and best in class advice in the fields of climate change response, carbon strategy and management across the value chain. This includes advice on the establishment of internal controls, processes and systems where applicable to ensure: o Monitoring of developments in climate-related scenarios and carbon pricing globally. o Climate-related energy transition goals and objectives are effectively managed. o Support to develop CLIENT\xe2\x80\x99s low-emissions product portfolio, with major focus on hydrogen carriers, low carbon crude and fuels, related certification, and product foot printing. o Development of circular natural solutions for carbon capture, bioenergy, and monetising biodiversity in collaboration with technology and sustainability teams. o Manage change initiatives; network internally cross-business and functionally Via Community of Practices and externally by establishing and maintaining relationship with international oil companies, key stakeholders, industrial bodies, associations, and other groups to develop opportunities. Lead unification and standardization of carbon management strategy across the value chain. Develop the Group\xe2\x80\x99s digital carbon emissions measurement, reporting and verification strategy, related execution plans, digital platforms, emissions reporting, etc. to improve ready access to emissions abatement performance, forecasting and decision-making. Facilitate CLIENT climate change internally, engage with staff via carbon events. Identify and develop carbon-related future skills and competency framework. Build carbon community of practice and carbon competitive leadership program to mature local capability. Build capabilities and lead carbon community of practice development of climate change and carbon expertise across CLIENT Group, with specific focus on UAE Nationals. Develop CLIENT talent using external engagement opportunities to build capability, skills and knowledge of climate change responses, carbon management and energy transition. Minimum Qualification Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Sustainability / Environmental Studies Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills 15 years of professional experience in \xe2\x80\xa6\xe2\x80\xa6\xe2\x80\xa6\xe2\x80\xa6 (required relevant experience for job) Job Type: Full-time Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1493707
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned