Sustainability Lead

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Strategy

• Develop and execute the organization's sustainability roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Drive ESG initiatives across manufacturing plants, corporate offices, and supply chain.
• Establish sustainability KPIs and monitor progress against annual targets.

Environmental Management

• Lead initiatives for:
• Carbon footprint reduction
• Water conservation
• Energy efficiency
• Renewable energy adoption
• Waste reduction and zero-waste initiatives
• Plastic reduction and circular economy programs
• Monitor environmental performance across manufacturing facilities.

ESG & Reporting

• Prepare annual ESG/Sustainability reports.
• Support BRSR (Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting) compliance.
• Collect, validate, and analyze sustainability data.
• Track ESG KPIs and prepare dashboards for senior leadership.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• Environmental laws
• Pollution Control Board norms
• Waste Management Rules
• EPR requirements
• Sustainability reporting regulations
• Coordinate environmental audits and statutory inspections.

Carbon & Climate Initiatives

• Develop carbon reduction roadmaps.
• Support Net Zero and Science-Based Target initiatives where applicable.

Resource Optimization

• Identify projects for reducing:
• Electricity consumption
• Fuel consumption
• Water usage
• Packaging material
• Evaluate ROI for sustainability investments.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with:
• Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, EHS
• Liaise with government authorities, consultants, certification bodies, and external auditors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in carbon emissions
• Energy consumption per unit produced
• Water consumption reduction
• Waste recycling percentage
• Plastic reduction targets achieved
• ESG score improvement
• Environmental audit compliance
• Renewable energy utilization
• Sustainability reporting accuracy

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability or related field.
• Master's degree/MBA in Sustainability or Environmental Management preferred.

Experience

• 815 years of experience in Sustainability, ESG, EHS, Environmental Management, or Corporate Sustainability.
• Experience in FMCG, Beverage, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Pharma, Consumer Goods, or Chemicals preferred.

Preferred Industry

• FMCG /Beverage / Food Processing