Overview
Manager – Sustainability Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at The Red Sea Development Company
Position: Manager – Sustainability Performance
Division:
Environment and Sustainability
Department:
Sustainability Performance and Accreditation
Company:
The Red Sea Development Services Company
Be the change.
Red Sea Global (RSG) is showing that there is a better way to positively shape the places we live, work and travel.
We are purpose-driven and committed to people and planet. Our transformative programs are a driving force to achieving Vision 2030, as well as leading the world towards regenerative tourism.
Job Purpose
To lead the execution of Red Sea Global’s corporate sustainability strategy across the organization and its subsidiaries. The role will drive ESG initiatives, governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with national priorities and international sustainability frameworks while translating strategy into measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and cascading of the corporate sustainability strategy across RSG and its subsidiaries
- Establish and manage ESG governance structures, including executive-level committees and working groups
- Develop execution plans, KPIs, and performance tracking mechanisms to ensure delivery of sustainability objectives
ESG Reporting & Frameworks
- Oversee ESG disclosures and reporting in line with global standards (GRI, IFRS ISSB S1/S2, SASB, etc.)
- Manage sustainability benchmarking and ratings (e.g., MSCI, S&P Global, GRESB)
- Drive data governance, validation, and consolidation across functions for accurate reporting
Materiality & Strategic Insights
- Lead single and double materiality assessments to define ESG priorities
- Provide strategic insights on ESG trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
Climate & Sustainability Initiatives
- Lead initiatives related to climate risk, resilience, and decarbonization
- Support the development and execution of sustainability-linked and green finance initiatives (GLP/GBP awareness)
- Ensure alignment with national sustainability agendas (Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Green Initiative)
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Act as a central point of coordination across internal functions and subsidiaries
- Engage with external stakeholders including regulators, partners, and industry bodies
- Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports for leadership and board committees
- Ensure adherence to ESG policies, governance frameworks, and reporting standards across the organization
- Identify opportunities to enhance ESG processes, systems, and frameworks in line with global best practices
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, ESG, or related field
- Master’s degree is preferred
- 6–8+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, strategy, or related areas
- Experience managing enterprise-level sustainability or ESG programs is strongly preferred
Certifications (Preferred)
- GRI, IFRS/ISSB, CDP, or equivalent ESG-related certifications
- Sustainability strategy execution & governance
- Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and reporting standards
- Understanding of climate risk, resilience, and sustainable finance
- Experience with materiality assessments
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination
- Executive communication and presentation skills
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Title: Manager – Sustainability
Company: The Red Sea Development Company
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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