Head of Green Infrastructure and ESG Strategy

Brigade Group is seeking a Head of Green Infrastructure and ESG Strategy in Bengaluru, India. The role involves leading the company's sustainability efforts towards achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2045, implementing low-carbon solutions, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have at least 20 years of experience in ESG and sustainability within real estate or construction, along with relevant certifications.
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Professional to lead our journey to Net Zero Carbon by 2045. As the Head of Sustainability (ESG), you will be responsible for driving the implementation of low-carbon solutions, sustainable building practices, and green infrastructure, ensuring that Brigade remains at the forefront of sustainable real estate development. Your key responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams and other stakeholders to embed sustainability into every stage of the project lifecycle, from design to execution and ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the ESG strategy & Net Zero Roadmap, incorporating low-carbon designs, solutions & carbon offsetting initiatives, energy-efficient methodologies with use of green materials, and green infrastructure, sustainable mobility & smart building tech.
• Implement sustainable engineering & construction techniques, benchmarking energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction in all activities, on-site waste recycling and sustainable demolition practices to minimize environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and global environmental regulations, lead Brigade's green certification efforts, ensuring highest standards of projects, and reporting ESG performance metrics, including carbon footprint, energy efficiency, etc.
• Drive innovation in green real estate development, integrating tech-driven energy and water management systems, smart grids, battery storage, and decentralized renewable energy systems, IoT-based Building Management Systems (BMS), EV charging infra and green mobility solutions, and carbon sequestration.

Qualifications & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ESG, sustainability, green building, or construction sustainability in real estate, infrastructure, or construction industries, with at least 20 years of experience, and relevant certifications such as LEED AP, IGBC AP, GRIHA, WELL, or similar sustainability credentials.