Senior Manager/Deputy General Manager/Head - Sustainability Strategy/Reporting/Environment (8-15 yrs)

Level: L5M/L5DH

Reports To: Head - Sustainability & Environment (AFS)

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Develop and Implement M&M's ESG Strategy:

- Strategy Alignment and Prioritization: Ensure the sustainability strategy aligns with the organisation's Plant Positive Commitments and overall mission, while identifying key sustainability areas (e.g., energy efficiency, waste reduction).

- Actionable Plans and Execution: Develop and execute detailed plans with specific actions, timelines, and responsibilities.

- Emerging Trends: Stay informed about best practices, technologies, and regulations in sustainability, benchmark against industry standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.

- To suggest and implement a comprehensive Human Rights Policy after benchmarking with industry standards."

Conduct Regular Assessments and Analysis:

- Performance Metrics: Develop and track metrics to assess sustainability performance.

- Reporting: Prepare regular reports detailing performance, progress towards goals, and areas for improvement.

- Recommendations: Provide actionable recommendations based on assessments to enhance sustainability practices."

Collaboration with External Organizations:

- Identify & manage memberships with relevant organizations (e.g., WBCSD, GRI) and external agencies.

- Develop relationships with think tanks, industry bodies, and peer organizations in consultation with SMEs, businesses and CSO.

- Managing relationships such as with the FICCI Centre of Circularity or Centre for Sustainability/Water Excellence/Safety Excellence, etc to work on various projects.

- Identify long term & short term collaboration opportunities & tools (related to water, carbon, nature) to advance organisations's sustainability agenda."

Manage outreach and Stakeholder engagement:

- Enhance ESG dialogue and ratings in partnership with the Investor Relations team.

- Sustainability reporting for a business including internal/external audits.

- Integrate sustainability aspects into consumer engagement and product stewardship in collaboration with marketing teams.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into operations, provide training and support, and facilitate open communication to address related challenges and opportunities."

Sustainability Communication and Branding Strategy:

- Communicate the organisation's sustainability efforts to enhance its reputation.

- Develop and execute media campaigns, manage, and update the Sustainability page on organisation's website and curating & overseeing content across social media channels.

- Promote sustainability internally through newsletters, mailers, and the sustainability microsite.

- Develop white papers, media articles, policies to influence sustainability regulation with SMEs, business units and the Group CSO.

- Identify and apply for relevant awards to highlight organisation's sustainability achievements."

Experience Required:

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in sustainability strategy.

Qualification:

- Any relevant degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field or relevant certifications (e.g., LEED, CSR, ESG) is preferred.

- Personality Traits Very high levels of initiative, self-drive and achievement orientation - strong deadline closure focus

- Ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders and influence diverse range of stakeholders

- Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, stakeholder engagement strategies, and industry best practices.

- Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals.

- General Requirements Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information

- Proven track record for managing sustainability communication and outreach programs.

- Proven ability and experience in negotiating with diverse stakeholders

- Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing external agency relationships.