Assistant Manager Sustainability

Henkel Adhesives; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Adhesives is seeking a Sustainability Lead to drive environmental initiatives for the Kurkumbh site and rollout across India. You will manage data collection, reporting, and regulatory compliance, including EPR and plastic credits, while helping stakeholders identify impactful decarbonization projects.

The role requires a background in engineering and 4+ years in manufacturing sustainability, with expertise in GRI standards, SPHERA/ESM, and water stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Environmental Engineering or equivalent).
• Experience in sustainability, environmental management, energy management, utilities, decarbonization and SHE-related functions preferred.
• Understanding of GHG accounting and Scope 1/2/3 emissions.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency programs and relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with GRI Standards.
• Experience with SPHERA/ESM Sustainability Reporting Systems.
• Knowledge of EPR regulations and plastic credits management.
• Understanding of Water Stewardship programs and water conservation.
• Knowledge of Environmental Compliance Management Systems and tools.
• Knowledge of ETP operations and wastewater management.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, IREC and decarbonization projects.
• Knowledge of ISCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives for the Kurkumbh site and support deployment across all India manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate and monitor data collection and reporting across all sites; manage sustainability reporting.
• Support BOP assessments and feasibility evaluations; assist stakeholders in identifying and implementing projects.
• Support compliance with environmental regulations and EPR/plastic credits requirements; provide guidance on compliance tools.
• Conduct sustainability awareness sessions, workshops, and capability-building.

Skills

GHG Accounting

Emissions (Scope 1-3)

Energy Management

Decarbonization

Environmental Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge (EPR)

Water Stewardship

GRI Standards

Sustainability Reporting Systems

Plastic Credits Management

Epol/ISCC Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Environmental)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives for the Kurkumbh site and support deployment across all India manufacturing sites. Sustainability Reporting & Data Management
• Coordinate, maintain and monitor across all India manufacturing sites to ensure accurate and timely sustainability data collection and reporting. Project Management & Assessments
• Support on BOP assessments and sustainability feasibility evaluations, assist site stakeholders in identifying, evaluating, and implementing sustainability projects. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship
• Support compliance with environmental regulations and internal sustainability standards, Monitor EPR obligations, plastic credit requirements, and sustainability related regulatory developments and provide guidance on environmental compliance tools and best practices. Training & Engagement
• Conduct sustainability awareness sessions, workshops, and capability-building

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Environmental Engineering or equivalent).
• Experience in sustainability, environmental management, energy management, utilities, decarbonization, and SHE-related functions preferred. Technical Knowledge
• Understanding of GHG Accounting and Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Emissions. Knowledge of Energy Efficiency Programs and relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards.
• Experience with SPHERA / ESM Sustainability Reporting Systems.
• Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and plastic credits management.
• Understanding of Water Stewardship Programs and water conservation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Environmental Compliance Management Systems and Tools. Understanding of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operations and wastewater management.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, IREC and decarbonization projects.
• Knowledge of ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification