Manager Sustainability

Tata Consumer Products Limited is seeking a Manager of Sustainability in India. The role involves managing sustainability data, driving strategy to meet sustainability goals, collaborating with plant teams, and ensuring compliance with ESG regulations. Key responsibilities include formulating sustainability strategies, engaging stakeholders, preparing reports, and implementing innovative practices. Candidates should have a master's degree and 10+ years of experience in ESG/Sustainability, with knowledge of reporting standards.
This job opportunity closely aligns with two of these key strategic pillars, which is driving Strengthening and Accelerating our Core Business and Creating a Future-Ready Organization.

What are the Key Deliverables in this role

Financial Outcomes
Management of Sustainability data and information for the group through deployment of digital system.
Data Analysis and presentation of suitable MIS to the respective business

Customer Service
Responsible for driving the strategy to achieve TCPL sustainability goals and driving implementation of action plans across functions.
Ability to interpret and apply upcoming ESG concepts, regulations, and methodologies.
Co-ordinate and work shoulder to shoulder with the plant teams to closely monitor the progress.
Regularly evaluate and report on progress toward sustainability goals.
To prepare external messaging to enhance brand positioning through articles, case studies etc.
To provide constructive inputs and influence Brands with our sustainability strategy
To work with sites for participation in disclosure platforms such as BRSR, CDP, DJSI, MSCI, Sustainalytics etc. to enhance transparency of performance through data assurance.
Robust knowledge of existing regulatory requirements for Global ESG risks & guidelines.

Internal Processes
Strong technical knowledge in the domain of ESG, Climate Change, Decarbonization Strategy
Formulate and execute the organization's environmental and sustainability strategy in alignment with business objectives.
Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate ESG considerations into overall business planning.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for tracking and assessing environmental and sustainability performance.
Ensure accurate and transparent reporting of key sustainability metrics to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainability initiatives.
To regularly evaluate the scope of material issues, the boundaries identified for each, and the timescale considered.
Knowledge and experience in preparing sustainability reports and strategies, such as undertaking materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement activities and preparation of internal and external reporting with focus on ESG risk reporting frameworks (IIRC IR, GRI, IFRS, SDGs etc)
To implement programs related to supplier sustainability assessment for a sustainable supply chain.
To implement Business Human Rights across the sites to build leadership through competitive advantage.

Innovation and Learning
Identify and implement innovative technologies and practices to enhance environmental and sustainability performance.
Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in the field.
Develop and implement training programs to increase awareness of environmental and sustainability goals among employees.
To prepare comparative information based on competition or similar industry relevant to our business and practices that could be applicable to our business.

What are the Critical success factors for the Role
Qualification masters degree or higher (preferably in Environmental Management / MBA from top-tier B-Schools)
10+ years of experience in ESG / Sustainability; Fluent in reporting standards like BRSR, GRI, IFRS, TCFD, SDG
Experience in filing CDP, DJSI, etc. Projects on Carbon and Water Accounting, Decarbonisation
Experience in Data Handling and proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint
Good communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities,