Companies seen hiring for roles to lead sustainable practices in travel and tourism industry
A notable shift is underway in the travel and tourism industry as companies are increasingly prioritising sustainable practices, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and conservation efforts in their hiring strategies. Against this backdrop, airline and airport companies are posting some senior/mid-level environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-related jobs for initiatives around business operations, reveals the Job Analytics Database of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Some of the ESG-related job postings by major companies:
Air Canada’s “Manager, Sustainable Procurement” role looks at sustainable procurement as the integration of ESG criteria and CSR principles into traditional procurement processes and decisions to manage the implementation of the Sustainable Procurement Roadmap.
United Airlines Holdings Inc’s “Director – Environmental Sustainability” role will implement environmental sustainability strategies as part of its overall global dedication to zero out greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 without relying on voluntary carbon offsets.
InterContinental Hotels Group Plc’s “Director of Engineering, Decarbonization & Operational Support SEAK & JAPAC” role is a newly created role to provide direction & support to IHG’s ‘Existing Portfolio’ of Managed & Franchised Hotels in the areas of sustainability and decarbonization in line with “2030 Journey to Tomorrow” decarbonization ambitions. The role will look after a large geographic area of South East Asia, Australasia, Pacific and Japan.
Sherla Sriprada, Business Fundamentals Analyst at GlobalData, comments, “These roles not only reflect a commitment to environmental and social responsibility but also represent strategic investments in long-term sustainability. As the industry navigates the complexities of decarbonization and environmental stewardship, the expertise and leadership provided by these roles will be essential in driving meaningful change and fostering a more sustainable future for travel.”