Sustainability Executive

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

Sustainability Executive at BAT Australia

Function: Corporate & Regulatory Affairs

Location: Sydney

Are you passionate about driving positive change? Are you curious about sustainability? Join our team at BAT Australia as a Sustainability Executive and be a part of our mission to build a more sustainable future.

About the Role: As a Sustainability Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the strategic direction, coordination, and implementation of sustainability programs and initiatives for the APMEA South region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the deployment of the APMEA South Sustainability strategy.
• Assisting in the development and pressure testing of EM Sustainability strategies.
• Providing strategic and operational support for EM metrics, monitoring, and reporting.
• Offering mentorship and advice to resolve Sustainability issues at both market and above-market levels.
• Collaborating with the regional/global sustainability teams to drive sustainability campaigns and ensure alignment with corporate narrative amplification strategies.
• Developing sustainability communications content in coordination with the Head of Sustainability and Head of Business Communications to drive external and internal messages.
• Supporting DRBU lead in coordinating ESG internal and external events and being responsible for the ESG SharePoint.
• Owning the APMEA South Volunteerism Programme.
• Attending BC&S updates as required.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Actively leading Sustainability initiatives with integrity.
• Assisting in building Sustainability capability in EMs.
• Ensuring relevant stakeholders at DRBU and end markets are appropriately engaged on Sustainability matters.
• Managing third parties, including CSI partners and agencies.
• Role modeling the Ethos.

Required Proficiencies:

• Understanding the significance of a meaningful and well-delivered ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda.
• Ability to engage and influence external stakeholders.
• Strong project management, planning, and organization skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• An ability to convert intangible ideas into practical implementation realities.
• Execution of planned activities

WE ARE BAT

• At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!