ESG Lead

Key Responsibilities

1. ESG Strategy & Roadmap

• Develop and implement ALOKs ESG framework aligned with global best practices (GRI, BRSR, UNGC, SDGs, IFC guidelines).
• Define short- and long-term ESG goals, including carbon reduction, energy efficiency, biodiversity, circular economy, and responsible sourcing.
• Create policies, SOPs, and action plans to embed ESG across business functions.

2. Certifications & Assessments

• Lead the EcoVadis certification process and maintain performance ratings.
• Manage external sustainability audits (SMETA, SEDEX, D&B, customer ESG assessments).
• Conduct gap analyses and ensure compliance with ISO 14001, 45001, 9001, 27001, and environmental regulations (MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB).

3. ESG Reporting & Communication

• Prepare annual Sustainability Reports and BRSR disclosures.
• Collect, validate, and analyze ESG data for internal/external reporting.
• Benchmark ESG performance against peers and highlight areas for improvement.
• Support communication with customers on ESG requirements.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with external agencies, certification bodies, auditors, and government authorities.
• Partner with suppliers and customers on sustainable supply-chain practices.
• Build awareness and training programs to foster an ESG-driven culture within the organization.

5. Sustainability Initiatives

• Drive projects on renewable-energy adoption, waste reduction, water conservation, and Net Zero pathways.
• Oversee compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), hazardous waste, plastic waste, and environmental clearances.
• Monitor biodiversity, conservation, and community-engagement initiatives under CSR and ESG.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards, and certifications (EcoVadis, GRI, BRSR, SDGs, IFC, UNGC).
• Proven experience in ESG audits, compliance, reporting, and assessments.
• Expertise in environmental sustainability (carbon footprint, biodiversity, waste management, EPR).
• Strong project-management and analytical skills; ability to convert ESG data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder-management, communication, and presentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate in Environmental Science, Sustainability, ESG, Law, or a related field.
• 1015 years of combined experience in ESG, sustainability, compliance, or environmental management.
• Hands-on experience in handling EcoVadis or equivalent certification.
• Exposure to both regulatory compliance (MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB) and corporate sustainability reporting (BRSR, GRI, UNGC).