Senior Executive - Sustainability

Job Title : Senior Executive - Sustainability

Job Type : Permanent, Full-time

Function : Good and Green

Business : Godrej Industries Group

Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https : / / www.godrejindustries.com /

About The Function

The Good and Green team is responsible for designing and driving the Godrej Industries Group's sustainability and social impact ambition, covering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The function works closely with leadership across all our Group companies and cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, packaging, HR, investor relations, legal, audit and communications, to create ambitious environmental and social programmes.

http : / / godrejcp.com / good-and-green.aspx

About The Role

As an ESG Specialist, you will lead and support our sustainability and ESG initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ESG frameworks, regulatory requirements, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting. This role will be instrumental in integrating ESG considerations into our business strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• ESG Strategy & Integration :
• Support sustainability team in development and implementation of ESG strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed ESG principles into business operations.
• Reporting & Compliance :
• Prepare ESG disclosures and sustainability reports (e.g., BRSR, GRI, SASB, IFRS).
• Stay informed on relevant ESG frameworks and regulatory developments impacting the agri-business sector.
• Support business in timely submissions of ESG specific – Rating disclosure (DJSI, CDP, Ecovadis etc.) & awards applications (CII, FICCI, Bombay Chambers etc.)
• Lead GHG emissions Scope-3 inventory exercise & external assurance of environmental KPIs
• Stakeholder Engagement :
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including investors, rating agencies, and NGOs.
• Support ESG-related communication ex. ESG focused investor presentation, website update / restructuring, social media content building etc.
• Data Management & Analysis :
• Analyze, and manage ESG data across business units.
• Track and report performance against sustainability KPIs such as energy use, water consumption, waste generation, and GHG emissions.
• Assist in digitizing sustainability data systems and maintaining dashboards for real-time monitoring.
• Risk Management :
• Identify ESG risks and opportunities across the value chain.
• Support the development & implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Sustainable Supply Chain & Procurement :
• Collaborate with procurement teams to assess supplier ESG performance.
• Promote responsible sourcing and circular economy practices.

Who are we looking for

Education : Bachelor's / Master's degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

Experience : Minimum 5 years of experience in ESG, sustainability mandatory

Skills

What's in it for you

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It ' s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Skills Required

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