Associate General Manager - Environment

Purpose/Objective

This role is responsible for leading and managing the sustainability strategy for Adani Power Limited (APL).
This role ensures compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and oversee sustainability disclosures, CSR activities, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management - Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and statutory requirements issued by MoEF & CC, CPCB, SPCB, and other regulatory authorities.
- Monitor adherence to Consent to Operate (CTO), Consent to Establish (CTE), Environmental Clearance (EC), and other statutory conditions.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies for inspections, audits, approvals, and compliance submissions.
- Track changes in environmental legislation and ensure timely implementation within the plant.
Environmental Monitoring & Reporting - Oversee ambient air quality, stack emission, water quality, noise monitoring, and other environmental monitoring activities.
- Ensure accurate submission of environmental compliance reports to statutory authorities.
- Monitor performance of Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Continuous Effluent Quality Monitoring Systems (CEQMS).
- Analyze environmental performance indicators and recommend corrective measures.
Waste & Resource Management - Lead fly ash utilization initiatives and ensure compliance with Fly Ash Notification requirements.
- Oversee hazardous waste management, solid waste disposal, and utilization processes.
- Drive water conservation, wastewater treatment, and zero-liquid discharge initiatives wherever applicable.
- Monitor resource utilization and implement measures for environmental sustainability.
Environmental Management System (EMS) - Establish and maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Management System requirements.
- Conduct environmental risk assessments and compliance audits.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions based on audit observations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental performance.
Sustainability & ESG Initiatives - Support implementation of ESG and sustainability goals across the plant.
- Promote initiatives for reducing emissions, carbon footprint, water consumption, and waste generation.
- Develop and execute environmental improvement projects aligned with organizational sustainability objectives.
Stakeholder Management - Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, consultants, and external agencies on environmental matters.
- Coordinate with internal departments including Operations, O&M, Ash Management, Safety, and CSR teams.
- Support management during environmental audits, reviews, and compliance presentations.
Team Leadership - Lead and mentor the environment team.
- Build environmental awareness across plant personnel through training and engagement programs.
- Ensure competency development and succession planning within the function.

Technical Competencies

Budget Management-APL,Environmental Compliance Management-APL,Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment-APL,Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy and Analysis-APL,Policy Advocacy and Drafting-APL,Reporting-APL,Statutory and Mandatory Clearance ( Environment, Forest, CRZ, Wildlife, NBWL and CTE, CTO/CCA, Chimeny Clearance (AII) , CGWA etc.
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Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: MBA in Sustainability and Environment/ Postgraduate degree in Sustainability or related field.
Work Experience (Range of years): A minimum of 15 years of experience in sustainability management.
Preferred Industry: Experience in the Power and Utilities sector with knowledge of SEBI and GRI standards, along with a strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices.