ESG Technical Lead

SGS India; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS India in Chennai seeks a senior sustainability professional to design and drive the organization’s environmental and social strategy. You will lead assurance on sustainability disclosures and manage cross-functional projects to ensure data credibility and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 6–10 years of experience in sustainability, with a focus on audit and assurance within large organizations or consultancies. Strong stakeholder engagement and data analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of sustainability experience, including audit and assurance.
• Experience with sustainability frameworks and reporting standards (GRI, BRSR, CDP) is desirable.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent data analysis and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's sustainability strategy.
• Manage assurance process for sustainability disclosures.
• Lead sustainability-related projects with timely delivery of initiatives.
• Identify improvement areas in environmental and social performance and implement strategies.
• Stay updated on environmental regulations and ensure compliance with laws and standards.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of environmental principles.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Sustainability frameworks (GRI, BRSR,.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in environmental science or related

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage the process of obtaining assurance on sustainability disclosures, ensuring data accuracy and credibility.
• Lead and manage sustainability-related projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery of initiatives.
• Identify areas for improvement in the organization's environmental and social performance, and develop and implement strategies to address them.
• Stay updated on relevant environmental and social regulations, and ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws and standards.
• Ability to conduct assessments and evaluations of environmental principles

Education

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, sustainability, or related disciplines. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., GRI, ESG) are a plus.

Experience

6-10 years of experience in sustainability, with a focus on sustainability audit and assurance within large organizations or consulting firms.

Skills

Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and communication skills. Experience with sustainability frameworks and reporting standards (GRI, BRSR, CDP) is highly desirable.

Technical Expertise

Knowledge of GHG accounting, SBTi, and other relevant sustainability topics