Lead-Sustainability & Environment

Taggd is seeking a Lead-Sustainability & Environment for Mahindra & Mahindra in Madhya Pradesh, India. The role involves developing and implementing ESG strategies, conducting performance assessments, collaborating with external organizations, managing stakeholder engagement, and enhancing sustainability communication. Candidates should have an MBA and over 10 years of experience in sustainability strategy within the manufacturing industry. Strong initiative and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
This opportunity is for Mahindra & Mahindra, Mumbai. Candidates from Manufacturing industry will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement M&M’s ESG Strategy:
• Strategy Alignment and Prioritization: Ensure the sustainability strategy aligns with Mahindra’s Plant Positive Commitments and overall mission, while identifying key sustainability areas (e.g., energy efficiency, waste reduction).
• Actionable Plans and Execution: Develop and execute detailed plans with specific actions, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Emerging Trends: Stay informed about best practices, technologies, and regulations in sustainability, benchmark against industry standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• To suggest and implement a comprehensive Human Rights Policy after benchmarking with industry standards.

Conduct Regular Assessments and Analysis:
• Performance Metrics: Develop and track metrics to assess sustainability performance.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports detailing performance, progress towards goals, and areas for improvement.
• Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations based on assessments to enhance sustainability practices.

Collaboration with External Organizations:
• Identify & manage memberships with relevant organizations (e.g., WBCSD, GRI) and external agencies.
• Develop relationships with think tanks, industry bodies, and peer organizations in consultation with SMEs, businesses and CSO.
• Managing relationships such as with the FICCI Centre of Circularity or Centre for Sustainability/Water Excellence/Safety Excellence, etc to work on various projects.
• Identify long term & short-term collaboration opportunities & tools (related to water, carbon, nature) to advance Mahindra’s sustainability agenda.

Manage outreach and Stakeholder engagement:
• Enhance ESG dialogue and ratings in partnership with the Investor Relations team.
• Sustainability reporting for a business including internal/external audits.
• Integrate sustainability aspects into consumer engagement and product stewardship in collaboration with marketing teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into operations, provide training and support, and facilitate open communication to address related challenges and opportunities.

Sustainability Communication and Branding Strategy:
• Communicate the Mahindra’s sustainability efforts to enhance its reputation.
• Develop and execute media campaigns, manage, and update the Sustainability page on Mahindra’s website and curating & overseeing content across social media channels.
• Promote sustainability internally through newsletters, mailers, and the sustainability microsite.
• Develop white papers, media articles, policies to influence sustainability regulation with SMEs, business units and the Group CSO.
• Identify and apply for relevant awards to highlight Mahindra’s sustainability achievements.

Qualification & Experience Required:
• Graduate + MBA with 10+ years of experience
• A mix of operational and strategy designing and implementation experience.
• Industry Exposure is a must.
• Must have Sustainability strategizing experience with multiple resources.
• Very high levels of initiative, self-drive and achievement orientation – strong deadline closure focus.
• Ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders and influence diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, stakeholder engagement strategies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals