Sustainability Manager

Job Purpose:

The Sustainability Manager will serve as a key technical expert and industry advocate for EcoCeres’ renewable fuels business, with a primary focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Capitalizing on recent government mandates requiring Hong Kong airlines to incorporate SAF, this role will drive external stakeholder engagement, represent the company at high-profile seminars and industry gatherings, and promote EcoCeres' market leadership. Additionally, the role provides hands-on technical and operational support for international sustainability certifications

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Industry Advocacy & External Representation:
• • Act as a compelling brand ambassador and subject-matter expert for EcoCeres at external seminars, conferences, policy forums, and industry gatherings.
  • Promote EcoCeres’ SAF, HVO and other waste-based feedstock capabilities, technological edge, and supply chain integrity to airlines, industry associations, and external stakeholders, leveraging new regulatory mandates.
• Sustainability Certification & Compliance (ISCC & EU Markets):
• • Support certification processes and compliance audits, focusing heavily on ISCC standards for the European market.
  • Oversee complex compliance mechanisms including mass balance accounting, feedstock eligibility verification, and lifecycle Greenhouse Gas (GHG) calculations.
• Strategic Stakeholder Management:
• • Build, nurture, and manage strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including airline partners, regulatory bodies, industry consortia, and supply chain collaborators.
  • Collaborate seamlessly across internal commercial, technical, legal, and operational teams to align external messaging with internal capabilities.
• Policy & Regulatory Intelligence:
• • Monitor, analyze, and interpret evolving local and international aviation and renewable energy policies (e.g., Hong Kong and regional airline SAF blending mandates).
  • Translate complex regulatory requirements into strategic opportunities and actionable engagement plans for the leadership team.
• Cross-Functional Project Support:
• • Drive sustainability-related projects supporting renewable fuel growth, feedstock innovation, and emerging business models (such as book-and-claim systems) without involvement in corporate ESG reporting.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Energy, Business, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in sustainable aviation fuel, renewable fuels, aviation, energy, sustainability certification, public affairs, policy engagement or a related field.
• Good knowledge of SAF value chains, sustainability requirements and the policy environment affecting renewable fuels.
• Practical familiarity with certification schemes such as ISCC, including chain of custody, feedstock eligibility and greenhouse-gas requirements, is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to engage confidently with government, industry, customers, certification bodies and senior internal stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical or regulatory topics in clear business language.
• Strong project coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and hands-on approach.
• Fluency in Cantonese and English. Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage

EcoCeres is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EcoCeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.