Executive - Campus Sustainability

Kumaraguru College of Technology; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaraguru Institutions invites applications for a Sustainability Executive to drive campus-wide environmental management, emissions accounting, and sustainability reporting. The role collaborates with facilities, operations and academics to collect data, implement projects, and support net-zero goals.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in waste, energy and water management, with auditing and emissions reporting experience.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in waste management, energy management, and water management.
• Hands-on experience with environmental management projects including design, implementation, operation and maintenance.
• Experience in environmental auditing is an advantage.
• Experience in emission reporting covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse and help calculate campus GHG emissions.
• Support emission reporting across Scope 1, 2 and 3 categories.
• Apply IPCC Guidelines, GHG Protocol and Net Zero pathways in reporting and target-setting.
• Involve in on-campus sustainability projects: renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, air quality.
• Coordinate data collection and stakeholder engagement for timely reporting.

Skills

ISO 14064

ISO 14040

ISO 14044

GIS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech in Environmental Engineering or Energy and Environmental Engineering

M.Sc in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management

Job description

Kumaraguru Institutions is looking for a Sustainability Executive to drive campus-wide environmental management initiatives, including energy, water, and waste management, GHG emissions accounting, and sustainability reporting. The role works closely with facilities, operations, and academic stakeholders to collect data, implement projects, and support the institution's net-zero and environmental compliance goals.

Educational Qualification

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Environmental Engineering or Energy and Environmental Engineering
• M.Sc in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management

Experience Required

• 1–4 years of experience in waste management, energy management, and water management.
• Prior hands-on experience with environmental management projects specifically on design, implementation,operation and maintenance.
• Experience in environmental auditing is an advantage.
• Experience in emission reporting covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions of an organization.

Preferred Certifications & Skills

• ISO 14064, ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 certification preferred.
• Prior experience in environmental auditing is an advantage.
• GIS knowledge is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

GHG Emissions & Reporting

• Collect, analyse and help calculate GHG emissions across the campus.
• Support emission reporting across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories.
• Apply IPCC Guidelines, GHG Protocol, and SBTi Net Zero pathway frameworks in reporting and target-setting.

Sustainability Projects

• Directly involve in and support all on-campus sustainability projects, including:
• Renewable energy systems
• Water conservation and recycling
• Waste reduction and management
• Air quality projects

Data Collection & Stakeholder Coordination

• Collect and analyse environmental data relating to energy, water, and waste systems.
• Coordinate with line departments to ensure smooth and timely data flow for emission reporting.
• Engage stakeholders across the campus to support ongoing sustainability initiatives.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of renewable energy structures and systems.
• Strong understanding of solid waste management processes and waste categories.
• Knowledge of water management systems, including data collection and analysis.
• Good understanding of environmental data relating to energy, water, and waste.
• Good communication skills to coordinate effectively with relevant stakeholders.
• Fluency in Tamil and English is essentia