We are seeking a strategic and experienced sustainability sr. manager to design and implement sustainability initiatives across the organization. This role involves guiding the businesses to achieve the Mahindra Group sustainability goals and spearheading project implementation and annual sustainability report. In the role the person is required to coordinate with stakeholders form various Mahindra businesses to develop meaningful programs that will help achieving the Group’s and individual businesses’ goals and targets. The incumbent will be go-to person for other aspects such as GHG accounting, SBTi, water management, etc.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Cooperation with Mahindra Group companies (listed and non-listed) and other group corporate departments to drive sustainability reporting in line with Mahindra’s ‘planet positive’ strategy
• Anchor preparation of annual GRI sustainability report, including onsite assessments & data management
• Guide/ advisor to internal teams for preparation of company’s annual report & BRSR
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure availability of quality sustainability data & information for application of reporting frameworks, ESG ratings and scorings (e.g. GRI Standard, BRSR, CDP, DJSI etc.).
• Oversee, coordinate and participate in external & internal sustainability assurance process and ensure 3rd party assurance statements on sustainability data
• Understanding and demystifying domestic and global regulatory guidelines on sustainability reporting
• Analyse environmental performance & identify areas for improvement and training.

Qualifications:

Education & experience:

• 4-8 years of experience in sustainability in large companies/ consulting firms
• Preferably Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environment or related space (non-environment degree with relevant experience also works, sustainability/ ESG related certifications is a plus)
• Proven track record of engaging senior leadership & working with cross-functional teams
• Experience in project management & delivery
• Hands on experience in developing & maintaining GHG inventory, SBTi process, experience in dealing with sustainability assurance processes for BRSR & sustainability report as per GRI standard is a plus