Associate Manager - EHS And Sustainability

Vikram Solar; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vikram Solar in Kolkata seeks an Associate Manager – EHS & Sustainability to drive environmental, health and safety, ESG initiatives, and sustainability reporting across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include ensuring statutory compliance, conducting audits, managing emissions data, and promoting safe, sustainable practices aligned with global standards. 5+ years in EHS/ESG within manufacturing preferred; engineering or environmental science background required.

Qualifications

• Essential: 5+ years of experience in EHS, ESG, and Sustainability within manufacturing.
• Preferred: experience in Solar, Renewable Energy, Engineering, or heavy manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS policies, safety procedures, and statutory compliance across facilities.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and CAPA.
• Monitor safety standards and drive safety awareness initiatives.
• Ensure ISO 14001, ISO 45001 compliance and other EHS standards.
• Prepare ESG reports aligned with GRI, BRSR, SDG frameworks; coordinate data collection.
• Monitor Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions; support carbon footprint assessment.
• Drive sustainability projects in energy, waste, water, and circular economy.
• Deliver KPIs related to LTIFR, audit scores, and ESG rating improvements.

Skills

EHS Management

ESG & Sustainability Reporting

GRI, BRSR, SDG Frameworks

Scope 1-3 Emission Management

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Industrial Safety / Sustainability

Master’s Degree or Certification in ESG, Sustainability, EHS, NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Job description

Job Description

SECTION I: ROLE INTRODUCTION

Job Title – Associate Manager – EHS & Sustainability

Reporting To – DGM – EHS & Sustainability

Location – Kolkata

Job Objective

To drive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), ESG, and Sustainability initiatives across manufacturing operations by ensuring statutory compliance, implementing sustainability frameworks, managing ESG reporting, and promoting a safe and sustainable work environment aligned with organizational and global standards.

Key Responsibilities

These responsibilities are representative, and the role holder is also responsible for any other job assigned by the superior authorities from time to time. This section in not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all activities done by the role holder. It should capture only the key responsibilities of the role.

Responsibilities

EHS Management & Compliance

• Ensure implementation of EHS policies, safety procedures, and statutory compliance across manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor workplace safety standards and drive safety awareness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other applicable EHS standards.

KPIs

• Reduction in LTIFR/TRIR
• EHS Audit Compliance Score – 100%
• Closure of CAPA within timeline
• Reduction in workplace incidents
• Timely Submission of ESG/BRSR Reports – 100%
• Accuracy of Sustainability Data
• Improvement in ESG Rating Score
• Carbon Emission Reduction %
• Accuracy of Emission Reporting
• Completion of Carbon Assessment Reports
• Energy Saving Achievements
• Water Consumption Reduction %
• Waste Recycling & Reduction Metrics
• Quarterly Compliance Update Reports
• Implementation of Improvement Initiatives

ESG & Sustainability Reporting

• Prepare and manage ESG reports aligned with GRI, BRSR, SDG, and sustainability frameworks.
• Coordinate data collection and validation for sustainability disclosures and reporting.
• Support ESG assessments, audits, and sustainability benchmarking activities.

Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emission Management

• Monitor and analyze greenhouse gas emissions including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
• Support carbon footprint assessment and decarbonization initiatives.
• Develop reports and recommendations for emission reduction projects.

Sustainability Initiatives & Resource Optimization

• Drive sustainability projects related to energy conservation, waste management, water reduction, and circular economy practices.
• Identify opportunities for operational sustainability improvements.
• Promote sustainable manufacturing practices across plant operations.

SECTION VI: ROLE PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Industrial Safety / Sustainability
• Preferred: Master’s Degree or Certification in ESG, Sustainability, EHS, NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Experience

• Essential: 5+ Years of experience in EHS, ESG, and Sustainability functions within manufacturing companies.
• Preferred: Experience in Solar, Renewable Energy, Engineering, or Heavy Manufacturing industries.

Competencies

CORE COMPETENCIES

• EHS Management Expertise
• ESG & Sustainability Reporting
• Knowledge of GRI, BRSR & SDG Frameworks
• Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emission Management
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

LEADERSHIP/ BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• A daptibility
• Coolaboration ,
• Problem – Solving
• Attention to Detail