Technical Associate

SGS India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS India is seeking an experienced ESG consultant to manage and deliver advisory engagements across GRI, SASB, TCFD, BRSR and related frameworks. You will drive client conversations, develop proposals, and oversee project delivery for ESG, climate change, and sustainability programs.

We value independent workers with strong communication skills, flair for mentorship, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in ESG consulting and reporting engagements with knowledge of GRI, SASB, TCFD, BRSR, CDP, CDSB, UNPRI, SDG.
• Understanding of CSRD and ESRS requirements for exporters to the EU.
• Experience in delivering GHG verification per ISO 14064-3 and PCF per ISO 14067.
• Delivery management for ESG, climate change, decarbonization and sustainability projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Adherence to SGS integrity and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage ESG consulting and reporting engagements using international standards.
• Lead delivery and project execution for ESG, climate change and sustainability initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and support capacity building.
• Develop client proposals in SGS templates and be the main client contact.
• Ensure timely communication and project delivery to clients.
• Assist in writing Sustainability Reports and related content.

Skills

ESG consulting

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentoring

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or relevant technical subject

Tools

ISAE 3000

AA1000AS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Manage ESG consulting and reporting engagements by leveraging knowledge and experience in International Reporting Standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, BRSR, CDP, CDSB, UNPRI, SDG, etc.)
• Good understanding of the CSRD, ESRS requirements to supports exporters to the EU
• Experience in delivering GHG Verification as per ISO 14064-3, PCF as per ISO 14067 and development as well as validation of SBTi targets
• Delivery management and Project Execution for ESG, Climate Change, Decarbonization, and Sustainability projects, with Indian and global organizations
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team. May involve team management, mentoring and grooming of junior members of the team as the function continues to grow.
• Development and review of proposals for clients as required, in compliance with SGS Indian and Global templates.
• Be the point of contact for clients and ensure timely communication, project execution and delivery.
• Experience in delivering ISAE 3000, AA1000AS, etc. and experience in conducting assurance of Sustainability Disclosures, BRSR Assurance, BRSR Core etc.
• Interest and Experience in developing ESG strategy, Stakeholder Engagement & Materiality Assessment, framework, disclosures as per client requirements
• Experience in development of ESG specific training modules and capacity building workshops and ability to conduct them independently, as need be.
• Demonstrate ease and expertise in writing Sustainability Reports and content on Sustainability.
• Willingness to travel both within India and internationally in case of business and client requirement.
• At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Qualification

• Degree in Business Management or in the relevant technical subject.