ESG Manager

Redington Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Redington Limited is seeking a senior ESG & Sustainability leader to drive the group’s strategy, governance, reporting and performance management across the organisation and subsidiaries.

You will oversee ESG reporting, ratings, and exposure to regulatory frameworks while advancing sustainable-finance opportunities and embedding ESG into business decisions. Collaboration with Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations and IT will be essential to deliver impact and measurable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate sustainability, ESG consulting, reporting, sustainable finance, strategy or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of ESG strategy, BRSR, GRI, IFRS S1/S2, climate and emissions management, ESG ratings, assurance and ISO management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programmes and developing executive or board-level materials.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including business-case development, investment evaluation and value-creation analysis.
• Advanced project-management, analytical, writing, communication and people-management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and ESG data or reporting platforms; experience with Power BI, workflow automation and responsible enterprise use of generative AI is preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as GRI, climate risk, assurance, sustainable finance, ISO or project management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and operationalize the Group ESG strategy, multi-year roadmap, policies, governance mechanisms, targets and annual operating plan.
• Translate regulatory developments, stakeholder expectations and leading practices into practical priorities for Group functions, businesses and subsidiaries.
• Lead materiality, peer-benchmarking, ESG risk and opportunity assessments, and support integration into enterprise risk, strategy and capital-allocation processes.
• Own the annual ESG reporting and disclosure calendar, including BRSR, sustainability reporting and alignment with frameworks such as GRI/IFRS/S1/S2 and CDP.
• Lead ESG ratings, assessments and external submissions, and drive improvement plans based on feedback.
• Lead evaluation and prioritisation of decarbonisation, renewable energy, energy efficiency and circularity initiatives.
• Develop business cases that quantify investment, savings, payback and emissions impact.
• Identify and progress sustainability-finance opportunities with banks and partners.
• Monitor climate and sustainability regulations across markets and assess implications for the Group.
• Coordinate cross-functional ESG working groups across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, IT and Communications.
• Oversee sustainability communications, awards submissions, ensuring evidence-based claims.
• Manage projects, budgets, timelines, risks; coach team members and maintain delivery standards.
• Strengthen ESG data and reporting systems, dashboards and automated workflows.
• Use analytics and generative AI responsibly to improve research, data review, and executive decision support.

Skills

ESG strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analytics

Power BI

Generative AI

Communication

Writing

Leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Sustainability/Environmental Management/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ESG data platforms

Workflow automation

Job description

The Manager will lead the development and execution of the ESG and sustainability agenda across Redington Group and its subsidiaries. The role is accountable for translating strategic priorities into measurable program, strengthening governance and performance management, overseeing ESG reporting and ratings, advancing sustainable-finance opportunities, and embedding sustainability considerations into business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, Governance & Business Integration

• Develop, maintain and operationalize the Group ESG strategy, multi-year roadmap, policies, governance mechanisms, targets and annual operating plan.
• Translate regulatory developments, stakeholder expectations and leading practices into practical priorities for Group functions, businesses and subsidiaries.
• Lead materiality, peer-benchmarking, ESG risk and opportunity assessments, and support integration of findings into enterprise risk, strategy and capital-allocation processes.

Reporting, Ratings, Standards & Assurance

• Own the annual ESG reporting and disclosure calendar, including BRSR, sustainability reporting and alignment with relevant frameworks such as GRI, IFRS S1/S2, CDP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead ESG ratings, assessments and external submissions, including EcoVadis and CDP, and drive improvement plans based on feedback and performance gaps.

Climate, Sustainable Finance & Value Creation

• Lead evaluation and prioritisation of decarbonisation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, circularity and other sustainability initiatives.
• Develop business cases that quantify investment, savings, payback, emissions impact, risk reduction and long-term value creation.
• Identify and progress green and sustainable-finance opportunities with banks, financial institutions and partners, including sustainability-linked structures where relevant.
• Monitor emerging climate, sustainability and finance regulations across relevant markets and assess implications for the Group.
• Lead cross-functional ESG working groups and coordinate delivery across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Legal, Secretarial, IT and Communications.
• Oversee sustainability communications, awards and recognition submissions in partnership with relevant functions, ensuring claims are evidence-based and consistent.
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines, dependencies and risks; allocate work, coach team members and maintain high standards of delivery and documentation.
• Strengthen ESG data and reporting systems, including effective use of sustainability platforms, dashboards and automated workflows.
• Use analytics and generative AI responsibly to improve research, data review, scenario analysis, reporting and executive decision support, with appropriate validation and confidentiality controls.
• Continuously improve ESG processes, controls and operating models to enhance efficiency, data quality, assurance readiness and stakeholder experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate sustainability, ESG consulting, reporting, sustainable finance, strategy or related roles, with demonstrated ownership of enterprise-level workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of ESG strategy, BRSR, GRI, IFRS S1/S2, climate and emissions management, ESG ratings, assurance and relevant ISO management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programmes, managing senior stakeholders and developing executive or board-level materials.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including business-case development, investment evaluation and value-creation analysis.
• Advanced project-management, analytical, writing, communication and people-management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and ESG data or reporting platforms; experience with Power BI, workflow automation and responsible enterprise use of generative AI is preferred.

Relevant certifications such as GRI, climate risk, assurance, sustainable finance, ISO or project management are advantageous.