## Sustainability Business PartnerApply: Mumbai, IND: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (28 days left to apply): R8130**Role Purpose**The Regional Sustainability Coordinator APAC is responsible for **translating global sustainability strategy and targets into effective regional execution in APAC**. The role ensures consistency with group standards while enabling region‐specific prioritization, project delivery, and value creation.Acting as the key link between **Global Sustainability** and **regional APAC business functions**, the role coordinates sustainability governance, drives impact projects, and oversees high‐quality ESG reporting and assurance readiness.**Key Responsibilities****Strategy Translation & Governance*** Translate **global sustainability strategy, targets, and policies** into clear **regional objectives, roadmaps, and KPIs*** Ensure regional alignment with Group sustainability commitments, frameworks, and governance requirements* Act as the regional sustainability reference point within the Company Sustainability team**Coordination & Execution*** Coordinate regional **SustainaBizz** and **SustainOps** teams, ensuring effective collaboration across functions (e.g. PDMs, procurement, operations, SC, innovation, HR, sales, MSDs)* Drive and coordinate the **execution of regional sustainability and impact projects**, including climate, sustainable procurement and PSA / Sustainable Products* Monitor project progress, risks, and outcomes, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact**ESG Reporting & Assurance (in close collaboration with the APAC Sustainability Audit & Reporting Specialist)*** Oversee regional **ESG data collection, validation, and analysis*** Provide insights and quality checks for sustainability disclosures (e.g. CSRD/ESRS, CDP, EcoVadis, internal management reporting)* Support **internal and external audits**, including preparation of evidence, documentation, and follow‐up actions**Value creation, Stakeholder Engagement & Communication*** Serve as the primary regional interface to **Global Sustainability*** **Engage regional leadership and functional heads to embed sustainability** into market segment strategies, business processes and decision‐making across upstream, own operations and downstream / sales* **Train and upskill regional teams on sustainability**, including strategy, targets, tools, and relevant business implications, to support consistent implementation and ownership* Contribute to internal and external sustainability communication, ensuring consistency, credibility, and business relevance* Represent Azelis in the Asia TfS team**Optional Responsibilities (depending on scope)*** Act as **Subject Matter Expert (SME)** for selected sustainability topics (e.g. climate, SHEQ, product stewardship, circularity)* Lead or coordinate a **regional sustainability team** where applicable**Qualifications & Experience****Must‐Have Qualifications*** **Master’s degree** in Sustainability, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Natural Sciences* **Minimum 5 years of professional experience** in consultancy and/or a corporate environment* Proven track record in **sustainability and/or SHEQ‐related activities*** Proven expertise in **sustainability / ESG reporting*** Strong **project management experience**, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel**Preferred / Plus Qualifications*** **Minimum 3 years of experience** leading multinational, cross‐functional teams* Demonstrated experience in **business functions** (e.g. sales, marketing, operations), enabling effective business integration of sustainability* Experience working in **global matrix organizations****Skills & Competencies*** Fast learner with a **strong delivery track record*** Strategic mindset with the ability to translate ambition into **practical execution*** Strong stakeholder management skills across functions and hierarchical levels, including **senior management and C‐level*** Excellent **communication and influencing skills**, with the ability to position sustainability credibly and pragmatically both internally and externally* Ability to lead without formal authority and navigate **complex global / regional interfaces*** Structured, solution‐oriented, and resilient in a dynamic business environment