Environment Lead, APAC - Procurement

Shaping the future of real estate for a better worldAt JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.What this opportunity involves:JLL has a target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040 with no more than 5% offsets. We are one of only seven companies to have our net-zero carbon target certified to the Science Based Targets initiative’s Net-Zero Standard.We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Environmental Lead, APAC. In this role, you will form part of our Sourcing & Procurement ESG team and be responsible for driving environmental performance within the supply chain for our clients and JLL.This role can be based in Sydney or Singapore.What this role involves:

• Collaborate with the global ESG S&P team and internal business partners to drive excellence and consistency across regions.
• Collect, analyze, and present greenhouse gas emissions data and environmental metrics.
• Develop and implement emissions reduction strategies with our supply partners.
• Draft and implement the environmental aspects of ESG Standards for key services and support supplier compliance against these.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders, including industry associations and suppliers, and speak at environmental/ESG events.
• Stay up-to-date on supply chain best practices, regulations, and industry trends related to climate change, decarbonization, greenhouse gas emissions accounting, and waste management.
• Provide environmental training to internal teams and suppliers.
• Contribute to business development and sales activities.
• Assess the environmental footprint of procured goods and services.

Sound like the job you are looking for? Before you apply it’s also worth knowing what we are looking for:

• University Degree in Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or related fields with 7 to 10 years of experience in environment and climate change.
• Experience in developing and implementing environmental initiatives for the supply chain within a large organization or real estate portfolio.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and standards for carbon accounting, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard, and the ISO 14064.
• Desirable experience in conducting lifecycle assessments (LCAs).
• Proficiency in LCA software such as SimaPro, GaBi, or Open LCA is considered a plus.
• Have technical expertise in scope 3 emissions Category 1 - Purchased Goods and Services.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of carbon accounting and reduction principles, including greenhouse gases, decarbonization strategies, and carbon offsetting mechanisms.
• Solid data management and data analytics skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and generate solutions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to influence and communicate at all levels within the organisation

What you can expect from us:

• Great employee discounts off fitness & other renowned bands
• Active Social Club
• Well-being program
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices
• Hybrid / flexible working

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ350673Location:On-site –Sydney, NSWIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy .Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may contact us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page
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