ESG Lead

Zuellig Pharma (Thailand) (Bangkok Metropolitan Area)

Bangkok Metropolitan Region, Thailand

Zuellig Pharma is one of the largest healthcare services groups in Asia and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible. We provide world-class distribution, digital and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become an over US$15 billion business covering 13 markets with over 13,000 employees. Our people serve over 350,000 medical facilities and work with over 500 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

About this position

We are looking for an ESG Lead to drive sustainability initiatives and engage with internal and external stakeholders on ESG matters.

Responsibilities

• Communication and engage internal and external parties in relations to ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance)
• Embedded ESG in organization management system
• Being center of excellence and support ESG audits
• Data collection and work with data team to develop interactive dashboard

Drive decarbonisation efforts
• GHG emissions reduction (including actual reduction before use of carbon credits)
• Implementation of decarbonization initiatives within market (i.e., 3R initiatives, Greenovate, etc.)
• Cost-efficiency of decarbonization investment

Center of Excellence model
• Sharing of learnings and best practices with other ESG Leads on a regular basis to drive performance across the organisation

Sustainability Engagement
• Development of localized trainings, collaterals and campaigns to upskill, inspire and educate teams within the market on environment-related topics
• Engagement levels of the market on areas supported by Zuellig Pharma around the “Respecting the Environment” Sustainability Pillar
• Participation rate of the market to sustainability-themed activities throughout the year to increase momentum around sustainability
• Impact of activities and partnerships led by clients and customers on a local level for Sustainability-related initiatives
• Engagement level of Clients & Suppliers on ZP’s Sustainability Programme (i.e., meetings with Clients, annual Sustainability Supplier Awards, etc.)

Deliver data-driven targets for the organisation
• Monitor targets set by Regional Functions and support market functions on the delivery of targets

Embed Sustainability within the organisation
• Partner with other functions within the market to integrate sustainability within their key operations and deliver on sustainability goals

Partner external organisations
• Form strong partnerships with key external stakeholders in the market (clients, customers, suppliers)
• Establish strategic relationships with relevant sustainability partners (credible associations in the market, government stakeholders, etc.)

Data Collection & Reporting
• Support data collection process for key Sustainability initiatives (i.e., EcoVadis, CDP, External Assurance, etc.)
• Work with data team to develop interactive internal dashboards within data portal

ESG Audits
• Support all audits that are relevant to ESG in the markets (i.e., annual External Assurance Process, mock ESG audits, ESG audits initiated by Clients, etc.)
• Ensure ESG audits run smoothly by understanding the scope of the audit, training the teams involved, ensuring the relevant documents and data are in place before the audits commence

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related fields
• 5 years' experience in ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance)
• Passionate about Sustainability
• Leadership & Communication – must be able to work with other functions effectively
• Independent, proactive and experienced leader
• Agile in moving with fast-paced changes, with the ability to deliver on priorities
• Proficient both Thai and English