ESG Technical Lead

SGS India; Chennai District, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS India is seeking a seasoned sustainability professional to lead the organization's audit and assurance efforts in sustainability disclosures. You will develop and implement strategies, manage assurance processes, and drive initiatives across environmental and social performance.

The role requires 6–10 years in sustainability with focus on audit, expertise in GRI/BRSR/CDP, and strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Knowledge of GHG accounting and SBTi is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in sustainability with a focus on audit and assurance in large organizations or consulting firms.
• Experience with sustainability frameworks and reporting standards (GRI, BRSR, CDP).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of GHG accounting and SBTi.

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 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

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

GRI/BRSR/CDP reporting

GHG accounting

SBTi knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/sustainability

Master's degree in environmental science/sustainability

Certifications in ESG/GRI (preferred)

Tools

Sustainability reporting standards (GRI, CDP, BRSR)

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