Manager / Sr Manager - Sustainability

Position Overview:

As a Lead of Sustainability will be responsible for strategizing, planning, implementing, and tracking various sustainability programs, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation toward achieving net-zero goals and beyond. This role requires a deep understanding of sustainability, ESG integration, climate-responsive design, and stakeholder engagement, paired with a strategic mindset and leadership capabilities

Role & responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Action Plan Development:

• Develop and execute MLDL (Waste, Water, Energy, Carbon, Social, Governance) and IC strategy and action plans, including ideation, business case quantification, implementation, and tracking.
• Lead the creation and execution of Net Zero Action Plans for residential portfolios.

ESG Integration:

• Develop and implement ESG roadmaps and action plans, including walkthroughs, initiative planning, and execution.
• Ensure ESG risk integration, monitoring, and impact quantification.

Thought Leadership:

• Drive thought leadership initiatives such as Decarbonization Business Charter (DBC), Solar Decathlon India, and other innovative sustainability programs.

Employee Engagement & Capacity Building:

• Oversee employee volunteering programs aligned with CSR and CER goals.
• Conduct sustainability capacity-building training sessions for associates.

Sustainability Reporting & Investor Disclosures:

• Manage annual sustainability reporting, integrated reports, and quarterly/annual investor disclosures (e.g., Actis, IFC).
• Lead efforts for CDP submissions and BRSR compliance.
• Collaborate with third-party assurance teams for site visits and findings closures.

Environmental Management System (EMS):

• Roll out SOPs and provide audit support for IMS/TMW compliance.
• Ensure environmental compliance and integrate EMS requirements into sustainability goals.

CSR & CER Management:

• Devise and implement CSR and CER strategies, action plans, and reporting mechanisms.
• Lead site visits for impact assessment and stakeholder engagement on the ground.

Supply Chain & Vendor Ecosystem:

• Develop a Code of Conduct for suppliers and assess their sustainability compliance through training and annual stakeholder meetings.
• Build and integrate a vendor ecosystem within projects and sales galleries through pilot initiatives.

Green Buildings & Certifications:

• Lead green building certification efforts, from pre-certification and net-zero design certification to final certification.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to communicate sustainability impacts to customers and support project launches.

Site Sustainability & Data Management:

• Conduct quarterly site sustainability maturity assessments, site visits, and compliance tracking (e.g., EC/CTE/CTO/IGBC/GRIHA).
• Ensure sustainability data reviews for third-party assurance and decision-making.

Climate Responsive Design:

• Drive energy modelling and renewable energy integration for project sites and sales galleries.

Environmental Clearance Support:

• Provide guidance and support for environmental clearance processes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors or master’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related fields.
• 12+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG integration, environmental management, and real estate projects.
• Proven track record in developing and executing sustainability strategies and programs for large-scale portfolios.
• Experience with certifications such as IGBC, GRIHA, CDP, and Net Zero design.