Bc Sustainability_Senior

Responsible Us; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in India is seeking a Senior Consultant to help organisations move beyond compliance into value creation through sustainability. The role focuses on ESG strategy, decarbonization, circular economy, and sustainable supply chains across industries.

You will lead assessments, design strategies, drive data-driven decision making, and advise clients on embedding sustainability into transformation programs, leveraging AI and digital tools to accelerate insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years in sustainability or ESG consulting.
• Experience in climate strategy and GHG accounting.
• Knowledge of CSRD, ESRS, and related regulations.
• Ability to develop business cases and roadmaps.
• Strong communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG strategy and materiality assessments.
• Develop sustainability strategies for growth and resilience.
• Quantify sustainability opportunities across value chains.
• Lead GHG accounting and decarbonization initiatives.
• Advise clients on embedding sustainability into strategy.
• Drive data-driven decision making using analytics.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

GHG accounting

Decarbonization

Supply chain Sustainability

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Client advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital tools adoption

AI in analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Sustainability

Tools

AI tools

Digital platforms

Job description

Full-time ESG & Sustainability Reporting Senior

Contract Full-time

Experience Senior

Closing Date October 23, 2026

Country India

Sector ESG & Sustainability Reporting

Job Description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Role: Senior Consultant (1/2/3) – Sustainability CoE

We are seeking a sustainability professional who can help organizations move beyond compliance and reporting to unlock measurable business value through sustainability. The role focuses on driving growth, resilience, operational excellence, sustainable supply chains, and innovation by embedding sustainability into core business and transformation strategies.

The opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to help organizations integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations. The role focuses on ESG strategy, sustainable supply chain, sustainability reporting, regulatory compliance, decarbonization, climate risk, circular economy, and digital sustainability solutions across industries including FMCG, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer products, retail, infra and energy.

• Lead sustainability assessments, materiality assessments, and ESG maturity evaluations to identify value creation opportunities and strategic priorities.
• Develop sustainability strategies that drive business growth, operational resilience, cost optimization, and long-term enterprise value.
• Identify and quantify sustainability-driven opportunities across products, operations, supply chains, and customer offerings.
• Lead GHG accounting, carbon management, and decarbonization initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock business value.
• Design and implement sustainable supply chain and procurement strategies focused on resilience, responsible sourcing, supplier performance, and value chain decarbonization.
• Advise clients on integrating sustainability into core business strategy, operating models, investment decisions, and transformation programs.
• Drive circular economy, resource efficiency, and sustainable innovation initiatives to create new revenue streams and enhance competitiveness.
• Assess and mitigate ESG, climate, and supply chain risks while identifying opportunities for business continuity and sustainable growth.
• Leverage sustainability data, analytics, and digital technologies to generate actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Translate sustainability insights into compelling business cases, investment roadmaps, and executive-level recommendations.
• Build sustainability capabilities across supply chain, procurement, operations, finance, and commercial functions to embed sustainable value creation.
• Manage client engagements and serve as a trusted advisor on sustainability-led transformation, growth, and value realization.
• Support business development, solution development, and thought leadership focused on sustainability as a driver of competitive advantage and measurable business outcomes.

Preferred Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in sustainability, ESG consulting, climate advisory, sustainable supply chains, procurement, manufacturing, packaging, or related sustainability-focused roles
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Climate Studies, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• Experience in climate strategy, GHG accounting, decarbonization, circular economy, sustainable product development, and low‑carbon product strategies
• Strong understanding of Digital Product Passport (DPP), product transparency requirements, value chain traceability, and emerging sustainability regulations
• Experience in sustainable supply chain, responsible sourcing, supplier sustainability, value chain decarbonization, and supply chain resilience initiatives
• Experience supporting ESG ratings, assessments, and supplier sustainability programs, including EcoVadis, CDP, MSCI ESG Ratings, Sustainalytics, S&P Global CSA, and similar frameworks
• Knowledge of sustainability regulations and frameworks such as CSRD, ESRS, CBAM, EUDR, PPWR, ESPR, GHG Protocol, and ISO 14040/14044
• Experience working with sustainability data, analytics, reporting, and digital sustainability platforms
• Ability to develop business cases and translate sustainability insights into executive-level recommendations, transformation roadmaps, and value creation opportunities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across operations, supply chain, procurement, finance, technology, product development, and risk functions
• Hands‑on experience using AI, Generative AI, and digital tools in daily project delivery to accelerate analysis, automate reporting, improve packaging and sustainability insights, and enhance supply chain visibility and traceability

Preferred Certifications

• GRI, ISSB, CSRD, CESGA, or other ESG reporting certifications.
• GHG Protocol, CDP, or carbon accounting certifications.
• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 50001, ISO 14040/14044 certifications.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or equivalent sustainability credential.
• Sustainability, climate risk, or ESG‑related professional certifications

Experience across FMCG, consumer products, retail, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, industrial products, energy, utilities, and other sustainability-focused sectors is preferred.

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