Senior Associate Sustainability Full-time Job

Role Details

Supporting the Group Senior Sustainability Manager with the implementation of the Majid Al Futtaim Group’s sustainability strategy and associated policies through the network of sustainability leads and champions in each Operating Company.

Supporting the Group Senior Sustainability Manager with the delivery of internal and external reports such as the Majid Al Futtaim Annual Sustainability/ESG Report and other relevant communication and reporting pieces.

Assisting the Corporate Sustainability Team with collecting, analysing, summarising and presenting findings relevant to the Group’s Sustainability Strategy.

Creating reports and presentations for the benchmark of international best practice in accordance with evolving trends.

Submitting Majid Al Futtaim’s Sustainability achievements to internationally recognised awards.

Creating guidelines and other necessary documents to ensure ESG engagements are documented.

Assist in implementing ESG reporting frameworks and standards, such as GRI, GRESB, SASB, etc.

Support data collection and validation processes.

Conduct basic analysis of ESG data to identify trends.

Stay informed about basic ESG trends and regulations.

Support stakeholder engagement activities.

Assist in sustainability initiatives and projects and tracking them as needed.

Requirements

3 or more years of experience, in a sustainability related role in a corporate organisation or consultancy

Knowledge of the real estate industry and the built environment, wellness, social impact, communications and reporting frameworks such as GRI, GRESB, SASB, etc.

A degree in a sustainability or real estate related discipline e.g. environmental sciences, architecture, engineering etc

Certified sustainability related professional e.g. LEED AP or WELL certified, GRI, SASB, other reporting standards

Experience in sustainability-related reporting

Proficient in crafting clear and concise written communications, including reports, to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one mans vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to create great moments for everyone, every day. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates most respected and successful businesses spanning 15 international markets, employing more than 43,000 people, and obtaining the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the region.
Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 25 shopping malls, 13 hotels and four mixed-use communities, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, City Centre malls, My City Centre neighbourhood centres, and four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company is the exclusive franchisee for Carrefour in 37 markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and operates a portfolio of more than 270 outlets in 15 countries.
Majid Al Futtaim operates more than 400 VOX Cinemas screens and 36 Magic Planet family entertainment centres across the region. In addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai, Orbi Dubai and Ski Egypt, among others. The Company is parent to the consumer finance company 'Najm', and a Fashion and Home retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, AllSaints, lululemon athletica, Crate & Barrel and Maisons du Monde. In addition, Majid Al Futtaim operates Enova, a facility and energy management company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in optimised environment resource management. The Company also owns the rights to The LEGO Store and American Girl in the Middle East and operates in the food and beverage industry through a partnership with Gourmet Gulf.