Director of ESG & Sustainability

Foreground is partnering with a leading Saudi industrial and infrastructure investment group to appoint a purpose-driven and results-oriented Director of ESG & Sustainability , based in Riyadh. This role carries strategic weight at the group level and comes at a time when the company is expanding its visibility among public-private stakeholders and aligning with national sustainability goals under Vision 2030.

Role Purpose

To develop and lead the execution of the groups ESG and sustainability strategy, embedding environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance transparency into corporate decision-making, project delivery, and stakeholder reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive ESG roadmap that reflects the groups operational footprint, sector exposure, and long-term strategic ambitions.
• Lead the groups ESG reporting cycle, ensuring compliance with relevant local and international frameworks, including Tadawul ESG Disclosure Guidelines, GRI, SASB, and TCFD.
• Define and track KPIs related to environmental impact (carbon, energy, water), social contribution (diversity, local content, community programs), and governance (policies, risk management, board reporting).
• Build ESG risk assessment models to support investment evaluations, new project screening, and operational compliance.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to drive sustainable sourcing, waste reduction, and supply chain resilience.
• Serve as the groups representative in ESG-related forums, investor briefings, regulatory discussions, and industry benchmarking exercises.
• Oversee internal awareness campaigns, reporting dashboards, and sustainability training for relevant departments.
• Coordinate ESG audit preparation and third-party assurance processes as required by regulators or investors.

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