Sustainability Lead

Are you driven by sustainability and eager to make a real impact?

Are you driven by sustainability and eager to make a real impact?

 Groupe Beau Vallon, a key economic player in the Southeast of Mauritius, is seeking a Sustainability Lead to drive and accelerate the Group’s sustainability agenda across all clusters (Hospitality, Agri-Business, Property, and Leisure). This is your opportunity to shape a sustainable future while leading meaningful initiatives that touch every part of the Group.

What You’ll Do

1. Strategy, Governance & Cluster Support

• Develop, update, and implement the Group’s sustainability strategy with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and timelines.
• Align sustainability initiatives across clusters, ensuring cohesion and impact at Group level.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, and emerging standards to maintain compliance and anticipate opportunities.
• Conduct ongoing research on emerging trends, technologies, international standards, and regulatory changes.
• Provide expert guidance and support to operational teams in their sustainability efforts.

2. Environmental Impact & Operational Leadership

• Support teams in reducing environmental impact (air, water, soil, biodiversity, health & safety).
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainable transformation in processes and practices.
• Manage and monitor environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks.

3. Awareness, Training & Engagement

• Lead awareness and training initiatives to embed sustainable practices across the organization.
• Develop internal educational tools, campaigns, and programs to encourage eco-friendly behaviour
• Collaborate with the Communication Department to ensure consistent and impactful internal messaging.

4. Beau Vallon Inclusive Foundation Management

• Oversee the operational and strategic management of the Beau Vallon Inclusive Foundation in coordination with its committee.
• Develop and execute the Foundation’s annual action plan and key initiatives.
• Supervise the Foundation’s Administrative Coordinator, ensuring smooth execution of administrative and reporting tasks.
• Evaluate and monitor external partner projects, ensuring effective implementation and risk management.
• Track impact indicators and prepare reliable reports for Management and the Foundation Committee.

5. ESG Monitoring, Reporting & Performance

• Track Group performance using relevant ESG indicators.
• Prepare consolidated sustainability and ESG reports contribute to internal/external audits and certification processes.
• Monitor budgets related to sustainability initiatives and Foundation projects, ensuring compliance with financial procedures.

6. Cross-Functional Projects & Innovation

• Lead or support environmental and circular economy initiatives across the Group.
• Ensure sustainability initiatives are coherent, prioritised, and aligned with strategic goals.

7. External Relations & Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders: clients, suppliers, NGOs, and public institutions.
• Represent the Group in sustainability-related committees, events and working groups.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Sustainability, ESG, or related fields, ideally across multi-site and multi-activity environments.
• Experience in the hospitality, real estate, or agricultural sectors is an asset, along with any relevant certifications.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

Join Groupe Beau Vallon and make a real impact—your initiatives matter!