Roles & Responsibility
- Support the ESG STR in developing and implementing EDD, ESDD, ESIA, ESMS, ESAP across the companies in India
- Lead and be responsible for independent execution of Strategy, Transformation & Reporting focusing on the ESDD, ESIA, Reporting, ESMS
- be responsible for managing the engagement team and overall execution of work related to any of the service offerings mentioned above. This may include on-site work/assessments, conducting secondary research on the select subject matter, making reports and other related tasks as advised by the engagement leader
- will play the role of team leader on engagements with team members reporting to them for the project independently. AD will be the SPOC for the client in day-to-day management of the engagement and will interact with the client representatives for the ongoing requirements of the project
- will proactively support sales and business development. These would include identifying and pursuing business opportunities, and closing them as engagements
- will consistently deliver quality client services and take charge of the project area assigned to him/her
- will monitor progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- will demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge
- will possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge
- The job would require travel to client locations within India and abroad
THE INDIVIDUAL
- Possess strong domain knowledge, understanding of business processes and possible risks with respect to ESG material topics like regulatory compliance like CPCB, MoEF, IFC performance standards, Factories and Labor regulations.
- Have strong understanding of reporting standards such as BRSR, GRI, TCFD, SASB, UNPRI, GIIL etc.
- Have developed and implemented ESMS (Environment and Social Management System) and ESAP (Environment and Social Action plans)
- Knowledge about ESG regulations in India and global markets
- Have worked across industries (Pharma, Chemicals, Electronics and other manufacturing sectors, IT and IT enabled services), Infrastructure & Real Estate, Private Equity, Venture Funds, NBFC, Services (Health care etc)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Possess strong data analytics skills and knowledge of advanced data analytical tools will be an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (presentation skills) in English
- Ability to work well in teams
- Understanding of IT systems, Knowledge of MS office (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc)
- Have the ability to work under pressure - stringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours
- Willingness to travel within India or abroad for continuous long periods of time
- Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example
QUALIFICATION
- Graduation and Post-Graduation in a field related to Environment & Sustainability with > 12 years of experience in ESG and sustainability consulting and/or managing the ESG issues in the companies.
- Any specialized sustainability related certifications/accreditations would be an added advantage