IN_Specialist 3 _ESG_ESG_Assurance_Gurgaon

PwC; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in India is seeking a sustainability generalist to analyse client needs and provide consulting across ESG topics such as strategy, transformation, and reporting. You will work across environmental, social, governance areas to help organisations manage risks and opportunities.

The role involves research, preparing proposals and reports, coordinating with internal teams, and supporting thought leadership with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in sustainability or ESG.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks (GRI, TCFD, SASB, ISAE 3000).
• Master degree with one year of relevant work experience.
• Strong MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• Strong data analysis and numerical skills.
• Fluent English, with good written and verbal communication.
• Team player who can work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sustainability assurance, reporting, and strategy tasks.
• Support ESG data gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• Contribute to client proposals, reports, and knowledge papers.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare pitch decks and client-ready materials.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

ESG frameworks knowledge

Research writing

Education

Master's degree in Energy/Environment/Sustainability

Tools

MS Office Suite

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Description:

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact. As a sustainability generalist at PwC, you will utilise your skills and experience across environmental, social, governance (ESG) topics and sustainability more broadly. You will analyse client needs and provide consulting services across different areas in the sustainability lifecycle, including strategy, transformation, and reporting.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes forour clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences foreach other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company's behavior used by socially conscious investors to screenpotential investments. Environmental criteria consider how a company safeguards the environment, including corporate policies addressing climate change, for example. Social criteria examinehow it manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates. Governance deals with a company’s leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Associate/ Manager in carrying out tasks related to sustainability assurance, reporting and strategy
• Understanding of various ESG frameworks and standards, ESG ratings and ESG disclosure norms (GRI, TCFD, SASB, SDGs, DJSI, CDP, BRSR, ISAE 3000, ISO etc.)
• Knowledge on the concepts of Net Zero, Carbon neutrality, Water neutrality, Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
• Providing research and writing support for developing thought leadership/ Knowledge papers
• Knowledge of latest trends in ESG
• Assist holding discussions with clients and coordinating among various internal teams
• Assisting in preparing pitch decks, proposals, reports and internal documentation

Mandatory skill sets:

• A minimum of 0-1 year of relevant experience in area of sustainability, environmental management and climate change.
• Understanding of globally accepted sustainability guidelines, and assurance standards (as mentioned above)
• Master graduates with Energy, Environmental Science, Sustainability or relevant degree and qualifications with one year of work experience in the similar field.
• Excellent administration and M.S office skills (word, excel & power point)
• Good analytical skills and ability to work with large amounts of data- facts, figures, and number crunching
• Good verbal and written proficiency in English
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred skill sets:

• Knowledge and understanding of various global rating agencies/indices and experience of preparing responses for such agencies/indices
• Expertise to provide technical inputs in preparing proposals and reports and make presentations to clients independently
• Experience on having worked on formulation of ESG strategy including defining vision, identification of material ESG KPIs and targets is desirable

Years of experience required:

0 year to 3 years.

Education qualification:

• Master's degree (or higher) in relevant fields (e.g., energy, environment, engineering, business).

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required: Master DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Required Skills

Environmental Social And Governance (ESG)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing and Trading, Carbon Taxes and Incentives, Climate Change Adaptation Program Design, Climate Change Impacts and Risks, Climate Change Scenarios, Climate Finance, Climate Policy, Climate Reporting, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Transition, Energy Transition Financing and Investment, Environmental Policy {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages

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Job Posting End Date

November 21, 2026