Senior Manager - Sustainability & Environment

Mahindra Group is seeking a Senior Manager - Sustainability & Environment in India. The role involves developing and implementing ESG strategies, conducting assessments, collaborating with organizations, enhancing sustainability reporting, and managing communication and branding strategies for sustainability efforts. Candidates should have relevant degrees or certifications. The position is full-time and was posted 27 days ago.
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Develop And Implement M&Ms ESG Strategy
Strategy Alignment and Prioritization: Ensure the sustainability strategy aligns with Mahindras 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 Mahindras sustainability agenda.

Sustainability Reporting 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 Mahindras sustainability efforts to enhance its reputation.
Develop and execute media campaigns, manage, and update the Sustainability page on Mahindras 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 Mahindras sustainability achievements.

Preferred Industries

Automobile

Energy Industry

Consulting

Consulting Services

Education Qualification

Any relevant degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field or relevant certifications (e.g., LEED, CSR, ESG) is preferred.

General Experience,