Associate Manager - Environment

Adani Group; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking an experienced Environmental Strategy and Compliance Oversight professional to lead cluster-wide environmental initiatives. The role involves aligning environmental strategies with regulatory requirements, coordinating approvals such as CTE and CTO, and standardizing best practices across sites.

You will drive governance, risk assessments, and data-driven reporting while engaging with regulatory bodies and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cluster-wide environmental strategies aligned with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate environmental approvals (CTE, CTO, and other permits) across sites.
• Drive policy standardization and environmental best practices for uniform compliance.
• Monitor regulatory updates and adapt strategies across the cluster.
• Lead cluster-level environmental risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Develop governance to track compliance, manage liabilities, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Oversee real-time environmental data collection and analytics for data-driven decisions.
• Promote digital platforms for compliance tracking, reporting, and benchmarking.
• Engage with external regulatory bodies, auditors, and industry groups to ensure alignment.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing across operations, engineering, and sustainability teams.
• Identify and implement emerging environmental technologies, including renewable energy and carbon footprint reduction.
• Optimize environmental expenditure and budget allocation for sustainable initiatives.

Job description

Environmental Strategy and Compliance Oversight
Develop and implement cluster-wide environmental strategies that align with corporate sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
Ensure seamless coordination for environmental approvals including Consent to Establish (CTE), Consent to Operate (CTO), and other applicable regulatory permits.
Drive policy standardization and environmental best practices across all sites to ensure uniform compliance.
Monitor legislative updates and regulatory changes, ensuring timely adaptation across the cluster.

Governance, Risk Management, and Sustainability Initiatives
Lead cluster-level environmental risk assessments, identifying gaps and implementing mitigation strategies.
Develop governance frameworks to track compliance, manage environmental liabilities, and enhance reporting accuracy.
Champion sustainable resource management initiatives, including water conservation, air quality improvements, and waste reduction strategies.
Ensure proactive engagement with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, auditors, and industry groups.

Environmental Monitoring, Reporting, and Digital Optimization
Oversee real-time environmental data collection and monitoring across multiple sites, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
Drive the adoption of digital platforms for compliance tracking, analytics, and environmental performance benchmarking.
Ensure accurate reporting of environmental parameters, including emissions, water usage, and ecological impact assessments.
Manage periodic environmental audits and corrective action plans to enhance overall site performance.

Cross-functional Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the key liaison between corporate leadership, site teams, and external regulatory agencies on environmental matters.
Foster collaboration with operations, engineering, and sustainability teams to integrate environmental considerations into business processes.
Standardize environmental reporting metrics and drive engagement with governmental and non-governmental agencies for policy alignment.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and training programs to strengthen environmental awareness across the cluster.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement in Environmental Practices
Identify and implement emerging environmental technologies to enhance compliance and efficiency.
Lead research and development initiatives to explore renewable energy, carbon footprint reduction, and ecological restoration projects.
Benchmark environmental performance against industry standards, driving continuous improvement across sites.
Optimize environmental expenditure and budget allocation to ensure cost-effective sustainability initiatives.

Internal Stakeholders:
Business Head, Engineering, Horticulture, Safety, Projects

External Stakeholders:
Pollution control board officials, Forest and environment department officials

Qualifications

Work Experience
7 - 12 years of relevant experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 60208
• Posting Date 10/16/2026, 05:56 AM
• Locations Parsa Coal Mine, Parsa, Chhattisgarh, 497116, IN