GenZero is an investment platform company focused on accelerating decarbonisation globally. Founded by Temasek, we seek to deliver positive climate impact alongside long-term sustainable financial returns by investing in opportunities with the potential to be nurtured into impactful and scalable solutions.
Driven by a common purpose to decarbonise for future generations, we recognise the need for a holistic and integrated approach to achieve a net zero world. At GenZero, we adopt a flexible investment approach across three focus areas to drive climate impact: (i) nature-based solutions that help protect and restore our natural ecosystems while benefiting local communities and biodiversity; (ii) technology-based solutions that deliver deep decarbonisation impact; and (iii) carbon ecosystem enablers which refer to companies and solutions that support the development of an effective, efficient, and credible carbon ecosystem.
For more information on GenZero, visit www.genzero.co.
We are seeking a senior professional in the Strategy and Development Group to lead the ESG practice at GenZero, including the incorporation of ESG considerations in the investment lifecycle, broader ESG governance, and the publication of the annual Sustainability Report.
This is a critical role in fulfilling GenZero’s mandate to deliver both financial returns and climate impact, interacting closely with GenZero’s investees, the Temasek ecosystem, and other industry players to implement ESG practices and deliver high-quality disclosures.
Responsibilities Leading GenZero’s ESG Management: Develop and update relevant ESG policies and frameworks for a resilient and high-integrity investment portfolio, including internal committee and senior management reporting
Carry out pre-investment due diligence to identify and manage ESG risks, relying on industry standards (e.g. SASB, GRI, UN PRI) and best practices
Drive post-investment ESG value creation by developing engagement plans with portfolio companies, identifying leverage points and relevant areas for action to improve ESG performance
Serve as the custodian of GenZero’s climate principles and values, staying abreast of regulatory, scientific, and macroeconomic developments that are relevant for the firm and the portfolio
Leading GenZero’s Annual Sustainability Reporting: Develop a compelling and clear narrative that speaks to topics relevant to GenZero and the broader ecosystem, including the firm’s theory of change, investment approach, climate impact ambitions, and role in accelerating the transition to a net zero world
Monitor and drive alignment with relevant disclosure standards (e.g. GHGP, PCAF, ISSB)
Lead engagements with internal stakeholders for the successful publication of the report, and with external stakeholders (including Temasek, portfolio companies, and industry working groups and coalitions) to ensure the continued relevance and improvement of the report and the firm’s ESG practices.
Requirements
Degree in business, finance, sustainability, environmental science or a related discipline; Master’s degree or higher preferred
At least 10 years of ESG investment management, sustainability reporting or advisory experience, with at least 5 years with an investor (e.g. asset manager, private markets fund, development finance institution, or institutional investor)
Proven experience engaging directly with companies and investors on ESG risk management and value creation
Proven experience engaging with consultants and sustainability standard bodies, and leading sustainability reports and/or reports to standard bodies
Excellent oral and written English, with strong editing and storytelling skills
Strong project management and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-standards, fast-paced environment
Experience in climate impact measurement or impact frameworks will be a plus
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