Climate Policy & Carbon Markets Specialist, Contract

Climate Policy & Carbon Markets Specialist, Contract Job Summary Climate Policy and Carbon Markets professional with expertise in analyzing and interpreting APAC climate regulations, carbon accounting frameworks, and sustainability policies. Supports environmental leadership initiatives by monitoring emerging climate-related regulations, assessing their business impact, and identifying policy engagement opportunities across key APAC markets. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, external consultants, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to drive compliance, strategic policy positioning, and climate-related advocacy efforts in support of corporate sustainability objectives. Key Responsibilities Track, monitor, and analyze climate policies, regulations, and standards across APAC markets, with a focus on Japan, S.Korea, Australia, and Vietnam. Assess regulatory developments related to: - Corporate and product carbon emissions reporting and disclosure requirements - Carbon claims, certifications, and labeling frameworks - Carbon markets, carbon trading schemes, and related policy mechanisms Partner with external consultants to gather intelligence on emerging climate regulations, policy trends, and compliance requirements. Evaluate the business and sustainability impacts of evolving climate policies and provide strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders. Identify, map, and maintain relationships with key climate policy stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, industry associations, think tanks, and policy influencers across APAC. Support the development and execution of stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategies to advance environmental and sustainability objectives. Prioritize external engagement opportunities and facilitate interactions with policymakers, regulators, and industry groups on climate-related initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including environmental, sustainability, regulatory, product, and supply chain functions, to address climate policy implications. Conduct research and analysis using international carbon accounting methodologies, emissions databases, and sustainability frameworks. Monitor emerging trends in carbon accounting, emissions reporting, decarbonization, and climate governance to support long-term environmental leadership strategies. Provide insights on climate-related regulatory risks and opportunities affecting the electronics industry and its APAC supply chain ecosystem. Support corporate environmental initiatives aimed at reducing climate impact, improving resource efficiency, and advancing sustainability commitments. Key Qualifications •3-5 years of relevant working experience in climate policy and carbon markets •Proven experience working on climate related regulations and standards •Proven experience working with key regulatory authorities and policy influencers in key APAC countries including Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Australia etc. •Self-motivated and pro-active altitude •Good planning and project management skills •Master degree in Science or Engineering •Knowledge about international carbon accounting methodology and database •Knowledge about electronic industry and its supply chain in APAC a plus