Sustainability Manager - Agriculture/FMCG
Snehesh Satish Freelancer · Mumbai · onsite · Posted 42d ago
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About this role
Reports to: VP, Marketing & Communications
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and implement Torq's sustainability and ESG strategy from scratch.
- Set sustainability goals, KPIs, governance, and reporting systems.
- Track and report environmental and social impact across the supply chain.
- Manage ESG reporting using GRI, CDP, BRSR and GHG Protocol.
- Ensure EUDR compliance for coffee and soy, including supplier traceability and due diligence.
- Develop human rights, labour, child-labour and environmental due diligence processes.
- Set up the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS) as per IFC standards.
- Support lender/DFI audits and due diligence.
- Manage sustainability certifications such as Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, Organic and FSSC 22000.
- Manage consultants, auditors, certification agencies and ESG partners.
- Build partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, industry associations and research organisations.
- Coordinate CSR and Foundation activities.
- Conduct employee sustainability awareness and training.
- Work with Marketing & Communications on sustainability branding, reports and impact stories.
- Regular travel to West Africa and Indian processing sites.
Year 1 Success:
- ESG baseline and materiality assessment completed.
- Sustainability strategy and KPIs established.
- EUDR compliance operational for coffee and soy.
- ESMS implemented and lender/DFI requirements successfully managed.
- First sustainability report published.
- At least one sustainability certification initiated.
Required Experience:
- 5 - 7 years in Sustainability/ESG.
- At least 2 years in agriculture, food & beverage, FMCG or commodity supply chains.
- Experience building ESG/sustainability programmes from scratch.
- Experience with consultants, certification bodies, ESG advisors or lenders/DFIs.
Education & Skills:
- Master's in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Agriculture or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of GRI, CDP, BRSR, GHG Protocol, IFC Performance Standards and preferably EUDR.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
- Good analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Willing to travel regularly to West Africa and India.
- French is an advantage.
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