ESG Manager (m|f|x)

PEI Group is a subscriber-focused business intelligence company. With our multi-talented global team of over 490 people, spread across EMEA, USA & Asia, our purpose is to inform and connect investment professionals across global, specialised markets. We identify specific high growth, high value investment sectors and themes where deep insight, strong market relationships and active capital flows are critical for success.

What we do: PEI Group provides industry-leading journalism, data, and market insight to subscribing clients via a wide portfolio of specialist brands supported by our robust and scalable digital publishing, analytics, and database platform. We also track the firms and individuals who shape markets and bring client-communities together to enable knowledge sharing, profile building and relationship development through professional networks and events. Wherever our markets are active – in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, London and elsewhere – PEI is hard at work examining crucial market forces and shifting investment themes, identifying active investors and their capital allocations, and scanning ahead for regulatory changes, new compliance requirements and other risk factors.

The ESG Manager will be responsible for leading the evolution and execution of PEI’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. This role ensures the integration of sustainable practices into the business’s operations and decision-making processes, aligning with regulatory requirements, stakeholder expectations, and long-term business goals. The ESG Manager will monitor and report on key ESG metrics, drive initiatives to reduce the company's environmental impact, enhance social responsibility, and strengthen governance frameworks. Through collaboration with internal teams and external partners, the ESG Manager will position PEI as a responsible and ethical leader in our industry, promoting sustainable growth and enhancing corporate reputation.

The ESG Manager at PEI will play a pivotal role in advancing our ESG initiatives across the organisation, including the ownership of PEI’s current ESG policy, managing iterative updates to this policy and ensuring appropriate socialisation of relevant reporting both internally and externally. This position will encompass responsibilities across several key categories.

• Carbon emissions and energy usage: Own and implement strategies to reduce carbon emissions and optimise energy usage in line with PEI’s Strategy Review document. Continually monitor and report on progress of meeting science-based targets and reduction plans for GHGs and energy consumption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency improvements. Own and implement the company’s Net Zero and ESOS strategies and KPIs. This will also include consideration of our investor’s Net Zero goals for its portfolio along science aligned targets. Develop and implement a sustainable travel plan for the business. Develop and implement a Sustainable Procurement Policy for the business.
• Statutory Requirements: Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure that PEI is prepared to fulfil any statutory obligations around reporting, assessments, and questionnaires. These may include (but are not limited to); annual gender pay gap reporting, UN Global Compact annual communication on progress, Eco Vadis annual organisation survey, mandatory SECR filing as part of our Companies House submissions.
• Talent Acquisition: Partner with HR and hiring teams to ensure recruitment efforts are fully aligned with ESG values. Advise on processes that promote ESG awareness during the hiring and induction processes.
• Employee retention and engagement: Collaborate with the HR teams to develop and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement related to ESG. Provide leadership and the ESG committee with recommendations for fostering a positive ESG-focused workplace culture.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Devise, track and report on diversity and inclusion KPIs for the business. Partner with HR to drive initiatives that promote EDI within the organisation. Collaborate with HR to implement diversity recruitment and training programmes.
• Community Impact: Develop and manage community engagement and philanthropic programmes. Collaborate with local organisations to strengthen community ties and support ESG related initiatives. Develop Charity partnerships for the business.
• Responsible Progression: Identify internal and external channels for communicating PEI’s stance on the responsible usage of AI within the business. Develop a comprehensive compliance program including mandatory training and monitoring processes to track adherence to good governance practices.

The ESG Manager will monitor progress against core ESG priorities by collecting relevant KPI data from the HR and IT teams, feeding these into an overarching, enterprise-wide ESG dashboard.

Experience: Demonstrable experience in ESG, sustainability, or corporate responsibility within a similar role or related field. Experience working in an organisation with a global footprint. Proven track record in developing and implementing ESG strategies across environmental, social, and governance areas. Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability standards/regulations. Experience managing cross-functional teams and working collaboratively across departments (e.g., legal, finance, HR). Engagement with key stakeholders (investors, clients, regulators) on ESG topics. Project management experience, including the ability to lead and deliver complex ESG initiatives. Experience conducting ESG risk assessments and identifying opportunities for improvement. Knowledge of environmental impact reduction initiatives and supply chain sustainability. Understanding of corporate governance and ethical business practices. Experience working within a business which runs conferences on a global scale, and PE backed environments, advantageous.

Skills: Strong analytical skills – ability to assess and interpret ESG data and trends to influence business strategy. Excellent communication and presentation skills – both written and verbal, for engaging with senior leadership and external stakeholders. Stakeholder management – ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams and external partners. Project management and organisational skills – proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritise effectively. Strong knowledge of ESG regulations and emerging trends (e.g., carbon neutrality, diversity and inclusion, responsible investment). Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions to ESG challenges. Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality ESG reports for internal and external audiences. Leadership and team-building abilities to manage and mentor junior staff. Financial literacy – understanding the intersection of ESG with business performance and investment.