Climate Policy & Government Affairs Manager (APAC) / Contract

Climate Policy & Government Affairs Manager (APAC) / Contract

Job Summary
We are seeking a Climate Policy Associate to monitor, analyze, and assess emerging climate policies, carbon market developments, and regulatory trends across APAC. This role focuses on policy research, horizon scanning, and evaluating the potential business impacts of future climate-related regulations, with particular emphasis on carbon markets, emissions reporting requirements, and climate transition frameworks. The successful candidate will support stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy initiatives by leveraging and building relationships with government agencies, regulatory authorities, industry associations, policy influencers, and external consultants across key APAC markets. The role requires an understanding of the regional policy landscape and the ability to engage effectively with government stakeholders to support advocacy efforts and influence future climate policy developments. This is a policy-focused role suited for a professional with 3-5 years of relevant experience, learning agility, and a keen interest in shaping the futureclimate policy environment.

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

. Established network and proven experience engaging with government agencies, regulatory authorities, policymakers, and industry associations across APAC, with the ability to influence and navigate climate policy discussions and regulatory developments.

.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

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