IN-Director_ESG sustainability_Climate & Energy_Advisory_Mumbai

PwC India is seeking a Director for their ESG sustainability team in Mumbai. The role involves providing consulting on climate change mitigation, energy efficiency, and guiding clients towards a low-carbon economy. Responsibilities include developing strategies, mentoring leaders, and driving business growth while maintaining PwC's values. Candidates should possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. This position is not remote and is based in Mumbai.
Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact.

In climate and energy at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. You will analyse client needs, develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and offer guidance and support to help clients transition to a low-carbon economy.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Description & Summary: A career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimizing deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

In PwC, we have realized that sustainability-led transformation requires multiple competencies to collaborate to drive value for organizations. In our efforts to streamline collaboration, PwC has launched ESG Platform that brings multiple sustainability-led competencies together - from Strategy to Reporting, and from Deals to Governance

We are exploring to hire Director for ‘Sustainability Strategy & Transformation’ practice, with core specialization in :

Sound understanding of GHG accounting (scope 1, 2, 3), decarbonization technologies, circular business models, and carbon markets,

Practical experience in leading and delivering GHG reductions,

A strong technical background in de-carbonization/ netzero strategy in TMT/ Auto/ Industrials/ Consumer products,

Experience of leading teams,

Relationships in sustainability eco-system, and

Ambition and drive to become a leader in this space

Mandatory Skill Sets

Net-Zero, ESG, Sustainability reporting, GHG accounting, Consulting background

Preferred Skill Sets
• Good communication skills & executive presence
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Team building & people skills
• Business Development
• Sales
• Client Management

Years Of Experience Required

Experience: 10-14 years

Education Qualification

B.tech + MBA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field Of Study Preferred

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

ESG Integration

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing and Trading, Carbon Taxes and Incentives, Climate Change Adaptation Program Design, Climate Change Impacts and Risks, Climate Change Scenarios, Climate Finance, Climate Policy, Climate Reporting, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emission Trading, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy and Regulation, Energy Transition {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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