Senior Manager - Sustainability

Tata Consumer Products; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consumer Products seeks a seasoned ESG leader to drive sustainability reporting, risk governance, and stakeholder engagement across the group. The role requires deep expertise in global standards (GRI, IFRS, TCFD) and ratings (DJSI, MSCI), with hands-on experience in EPR compliance in India.

You will lead materiality assessments, coordinate third‑party assurance, and guide sustainability communications to strengthen brand narrative and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Management or MBA.
• Minimum 10 years of dedicated professional experience in ESG and corporate sustainability.
• Fluent in reporting standards and rating mechanisms (BRSR, GRI, IFRS, TCFD, SDG, MSCI, DJSI, Sustainalytics, ISS).
• Knowledge of EPR compliance in India and other geographies.
• Experience compiling and submitting questionnaires for CDP, DJSI, and related platforms.
• Experience in Social Sustainability and Supply Chain Sustainability frameworks.
• Strong data handling and GHG accounting skills; proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Good communication and robust stakeholder management; ability to drive cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of group-wide sustainability reports and risk reporting frameworks.
• Direct preparation of reports, materiality assessments, and stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate external assurance with third-party auditors (AA1000, ISAE3000).
• Maintain technical knowledge of ESG standards and ratings platforms (GRI, BRSR, CDP, MSCI, DJSI).
• Lead supplier sustainability programs and horizon scanning of regulatory changes.
• Shape external messaging and brand positioning related to sustainability.

Skills

ESG reporting

Sustainability data

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or MBA in Environmental Management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The key deliverables in this role are categorized across five primary operational focus areas:

• Digital Systems Deployment: Manage group-wide sustainability data and information through the deployment, operationalization, and maintenance of digital performance systems.

2. Customer Service & Brand Enablement

• EPR and Circularity: Knowledge and direct experience in EPR compliance, including rules in India.
• Disclosure Platforms: Knowledge and direct experience in developing BRSR, Sustainability report as per GRI, IFRS, GHG Accounting [Scope 1,2 and 3] CDP, DJSI, MSCI, and Sustainalytics.
• Reporting : Direct the preparation of comprehensive sustainability reports, undertaking materiality assessments, managing stakeholder engagements, and executing risk reporting frameworks (e.g., IIRC-IR, GRI, IFRS, SDGs).
• External Assurance: Experience of working with credible 3rd party assurers for getting independent assurance on Sustainability performance [AA1000, ISAE3000, etc.].
• Technical Standards: Maintain deep technical knowledge in the domain of ESG and reporting frameworks (GRI, BRSR, SDG, CDP, IFRS, SASB).
• Ratings Platforms: Demonstrate expertise in major ESG ratings and indices (DJSI, MSCI, ESG Ratings, and CDP).
• Sustainable Supply Chain: Manage and expand supplier sustainability programs (such as SEDEX, EcoVadis, and CDP Supply Chain) and implement program-level supplier sustainability assessments.
• ESG Horizon Scanning: Interpret and apply upcoming ESG concepts, emerging regulatory requirements, and technical methodologies globally.
• Progress Reporting: Regularly evaluate, benchmark, and report on progress toward global corporate sustainability goals.
• Brand Positioning & Influence: Provide constructive inputs and strategic influence to help our commercial brands integrate sustainability into their positioning, narratives, and consumer-facing identity.
• External Messaging: Lead the development of external messaging (e.g., articles, case studies) to elevate brand positioning.
• Risk Guidelines: Maintain robust knowledge of existing regulatory requirements for global ESG risks and sustainability guidelines.

3. Sustainability Communication

• Communications Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Corporate Communications team to prepare external messaging, articles, and case studies that enhance brand positioning.
• Brand Influence: Actively influence brand image through the integration of our sustainability strategy.
• Internal Engagement: Create engaging internal communication content to build a culture of sustainability across all levels.
• Executive Presentations: Design and prepare high-quality presentations for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as required.

4. Internal Processes

• KPI Management: Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and assess environmental and sustainability performance.
• Transparency & Reporting: Ensure accurate and transparent reporting of key sustainability metrics to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote and advance sustainability initiatives.

5. Innovation & Learning

• Technology Adoption: Identify and implement innovative technologies and operational practices to enhance environmental and sustainability performance.
• Best Practices: Stay abreast of emerging trends, upcoming technologies, and international best practices.
• Training & Capability Building: Develop and run training modules to raise ESG awareness among corporate employees and site-level teams.
• Competitive Benchmarking: Prepare comparative information and benchmarks based on competitors or similar industries to suggest relevant practices applicable to TCPL's business operations.

Role Requirements & Success Factors

Critical Success Factors

• Education: Master’s degree or higher (preferably in Environmental Management or an MBA).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of dedicated professional experience in ESG and corporate sustainability.
• Framework Fluency: Fluent in reporting standards and rating mechanisms, including BRSR, GRI, IFRS, TCFD, SDG, MSCI, DJSI, Sustainalytics, and ISS.
• Circularity: Knowledge and direct experience in EPR compliance in India and other geographies.
• Disclosure Experience: Hands‑on experience in compiling and submitting questionnaires for CDP, DJSI, and related platforms.
• Social Sustainability: Knowledge and experience of handling Supply Chain Sustainability and Human Right Due Diligence frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Strong experience in data handling, GHG accounting, with high proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Professional Attributes: Good communication skills and robust stakeholder management capabilities; proven ability to take initiative and drive cross‑functional projects.