- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Chalhoub Group
Founded in 1955 by Michel and Widad Chalhoub, Chalhoub Group has grown into a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, the family-owned group brings together international maisons and homegrown concepts across fashion, beauty and lifestyle, combining regional expertise with retail and distribution capabilities. As an employer, it offers career opportunities spanning client experience, brand management, merchandising, logistics and digital innovation. Its multicultural environment connects employees with the evolving expectations of luxury consumers, while its emphasis on learning, entrepreneurship and sustainability provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape the region’s luxury landscape.
The Sustainability Manager will own Chalhoub Group’s decarbonization roadmap and sustainability governance and reporting, lead delivery of its ESG strategy across the Planet and Partner pillars, and manage three sustainability professionals. The role includes working with the Chief Sustainability Officer, brand partners, suppliers and teams across the Group to advance the commitment to Net Zero by 2040.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the decarbonization strategy and roadmap across scopes 1, 2 and 3; set science-based interim targets, prioritize initiatives by impact, feasibility and investment, and track progress against the emissions pathway.
- Chair the Environmental Taskforce and guide circularity and biodiversity work, including alignment with TNFD.
- Co-develop the multi-year ESG strategy with the Chief Sustainability Officer, lead steering committees and working groups, and brief senior leadership on progress and priorities.
- Lead the Brand Engagement Program and supplier ESG performance work, supporting brand partners and suppliers in making measurable improvements.
- Take end-to-end accountability for the annual Sustainability Report, aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD and CSRD; manage external assurance and oversee ESG ratings, assessments and certifications.
- Manage, coach and develop three direct reports covering reporting and advocacy, Planet, and Partner programs, and help grow the function.
- Partner with teams across the Group to deliver the ESG strategy across the Planet and Partner pillars.
Qualifications
- 8–10+ years in sustainability, decarbonization, environmental management or a related field.
- Track record of developing and delivering Net Zero programs across scopes 1, 2 and 3, with strong command of GHG accounting, target setting and reduction roadmaps.
- Experience assessing the technical feasibility, cost and impact of decarbonization initiatives.
- Experience leading sustainability reporting, external assurance and ESG ratings, with working knowledge of GRI, SASB, TCFD and CSRD.
- Proven people leadership experience.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to engage business partners and suppliers on ESG performance.
- A degree in engineering (environmental, energy, mechanical, electrical, industrial or chemical) is preferred; environmental science or sustainability backgrounds with strong technical decarbonization experience are also welcome.
- Biodiversity or nature-related experience is a plus.
- Certifications such as Certified Energy Manager, ISO 14064 Lead Implementer/Verifier, ISO 50001, CMVP, IEMA Practitioner/Full Member, or GRI Professional Certification are a plus.
Skills
Experience
8–10+ years in sustainability, decarbonization, environmental management or a related field.
Education
A degree in engineering (environmental, energy, mechanical, electrical, industrial or chemical) is preferred. Environmental science or sustainability backgrounds with strong technical decarbonization experience are also welcome.
Benefits
Health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts. Learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within the role or through internal mobility.
Culture
Chalhoub Group combines its heritage as a family-owned business with the dynamism of the Middle East’s luxury sector, fostering a multicultural workplace rooted in collaboration and long-term relationships. Its culture emphasizes continuous learning, entrepreneurial initiative and excellence in customer experience, encouraging employees to develop their expertise while contributing to the evolution of luxury retail.
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