RISE

Enterprise fiber internet with 100% CIR

ESG Reporting Manager

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Full-timeMakati, Metro Manila, PhilippinesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in ESG reporting, sustainability, or environmental and social performance, ideally in telecommunications, infrastructure, or adjacent industries.
Familiarity with the Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, International Finance Corporation Performance Standards, and other ESG frameworks.
Hands-on experience with ISO 14001 audits and compliance.
A track record of engaging stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate ESG data for technical, executive, and external audiences.
Strong cross-cultural collaboration skills, including working effectively with diverse teams and adapting communication styles across cultural contexts.

Responsibilities

Design and own the ESG reporting framework, aligned with ISO 14001 and global standards including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and IFC Performance Standards.
Prepare quarterly and annual ESG metrics reporting to meet international lender and investor requirements, including delivery against agreed ESG action plans.
Deliver accurate, timely ESG reports for internal, regulatory, and investor audiences.
Partner with teams across the business to source, verify, and consolidate ESG data.
Influence operations to integrate ESG into day-to-day processes and decision-making.
Develop ESG-related policies, procedures, and data collection tools.
Lead the ISO 14001 certification process, coordinate audits, and ensure ongoing compliance.
Serve as the central contact point for ESG matters, internally and externally.
Communicate progress and risks to executives, regulators, and partners.
Monitor ESG performance, identify opportunities, and support management in setting goals.
Anticipate evolving regulations and investor expectations to keep the company future-ready.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with GHG Protocol reporting and/or Science-Based Targets initiative alignment.
Familiarity with ESG reporting platforms such as Workiva, Enablon, Sphera, or Datamaran.
Exposure to supplier ESG assessments and sustainability due diligence.
Experience contributing to integrated reports or sustainability reports for investors.
Familiarity with materiality assessments and stakeholder engagement best practices.
Understanding of governance risk areas such as anti-corruption, compliance, and data privacy.

Build ESG systems that matter

RISE and Synacy are a founder-led, product-driven internet infrastructure group on a mission to accelerate digital connectivity in the Philippines. As we scale, sustainability is moving from principle to practice—embedded in how we deploy networks, engage communities, and govern ourselves.

We’re hiring our first ESG Reporting Manager to design and lead our ESG reporting framework from the ground up. This role will shape how we track, communicate, and improve our environmental, social, and governance performance—ensuring our reporting meets global standards while reflecting who we are.

The Role

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll be the company’s lead for ESG reporting, working across finance, operations, engineering, and community engagement. You’ll design systems, ensure compliance, and tell our ESG story with accuracy, transparency, and impact. This is a unique opportunity to join at the build stage—when your influence will shape the long-term sustainability foundation of a fast-growing company.

This role will design and implement our reporting systems from the ground up, ensuring future readiness for investor and regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and own the ESG reporting framework, aligned with ISO 14001 and global standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFC Performance Standards)
Prepare quarterly and annual ESG metrics reporting to meet the requirements of international lenders and investors, including delivery against agreed ESG action plans.
Deliver accurate, timely ESG reports for internal, regulatory, and investor audiences
Partner with teams across the business to source, verify, and consolidate ESG data
Influence operations to integrate ESG into day-to-day processes and decision-making
Develop ESG-related policies, procedures, and data collection tools
Lead the ISO 14001 certification process, coordinate audits, and ensure ongoing compliance
Serve as the central contact point for ESG matters, internally and externally
Communicate progress and risks to executives, regulators, and partners
Monitor ESG performance, identify opportunities, and support management in setting goals
Anticipate evolving regulations and investor expectations to keep the company future-ready

Qualifications

7+ years’ experience in ESG reporting, sustainability, or environmental & social performance, ideally in telecom, infrastructure, or adjacent industries
Familiarity with GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFC Performance Standards and other ESG frameworks
Hands-on experience with ISO 14001 audits and compliance
Track record of engaging stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills—able to translate ESG data for technical, executive, and external audiences
Strong cross-cultural collaboration skills – able to work effectively with diverse teams, and adapt communication styles across cultural contexts

Good-to-haves

Experience with GHG Protocol reporting and/or Science-Based Targets (SBTi) alignment
Familiarity with ESG reporting platforms (e.g., Workiva, Enablon, Sphera, Datamaran)
Exposure to supplier ESG assessments and sustainability due diligence
Experience contributing to integrated reports or sustainability reports for investors
Familiarity with materiality assessments and stakeholder engagement best practices
Understanding of governance risk areas such as anti-corruption, compliance, and data privacy

Why join us?

Shape the ESG foundation of one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing ISPs
Play a pivotal role in shaping ESG disclosures as we expand our investor base and align with international sustainability standards
Join a high-caliber, mission-driven team solving real infrastructure problems
A culture where influence matters more than hierarchy
Competitive compensation, local HMO health coverage, and flexible work arrangements
Open to candidates based outside the Philippines—we’ll support relocation planning to Manila

About the Company

RISE

Enterprise fiber internet with 100% CIR

RISE provides high-speed fiber internet for Philippine businesses and operates GetaFIX, the country’s largest carrier-neutral Internet Exchange. It offers dedicated fiber connections with 100% CIR, ensuring symmetric, peak-time performance, and sells tiered enterprise and shared plans with 24/7 in-house network engineering support. By building and managing its own network and hosting GetaFIX, RISE delivers lower latency and more predictable connectivity than peers who rely on third-party networks. Its goal is to accelerate internet development in the Philippines by delivering reliable, uncongested bandwidth to SMEs and large enterprises alike.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $300K
Headquarters: Philippines
Founded: 2015

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