VP Sustainability and Climate Action

Brigade Group is seeking a VP of Sustainability and Climate Action in Bengaluru, India, to lead their Net Zero Carbon initiative by 2045. The role involves implementing low-carbon solutions, sustainable practices, and green infrastructure while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have 20 years of experience in ESG or sustainability in real estate, along with relevant certifications. This is a full-time position based on-site.
About the Company

Brigade Group is one of India's leading property developers with over three decades of expertise in building positive experiences for all stakeholders. We are committed to redefining the Real Estate sector with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. As part of this commitment, we are on a mission to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2045 across our projects and operations.

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:
• Collaborate with internal teams and other stakeholders to develop and implement green construction methodologies, with active collaboration with internal stakeholders, and 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.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Net Zero Carbon 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.
• 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.