Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
ESG Reporting, Disclosures & Governance
- Lead annual ESG reporting and disclosure processes for Mahindra Agri Business.
- Manage reporting requirements under BRSR, BRSR Core, CDP, DJSI/S&P CSA, GRI, TCFD, and other applicable frameworks.
- Establish robust ESG data management systems, governance mechanisms, and assurance processes.
- Coordinate with business functions for data collection, validation, consolidation, and reporting.
- Develop ESG dashboards, MIS reports, and leadership updates for tracking sustainability performance and commitments.
- Support internal and external ESG assessments, ratings, audits, and stakeholder engagements.
MEAL Sustainability & ESG Requirements
- Lead sustainability initiatives and ESG compliance requirements for Mahindra East Africa Limited (MEAL) operations.
- Develop sustainability performance monitoring frameworks aligned with local regulations, investor requirements, and Mahindra Group standards.
- Coordinate sustainability reporting, ESG disclosures, and environmental performance tracking for MEAL businesses.
- Identify opportunities for decarbonization, resource efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture practices across MEAL operations.
Carbon Strategy & Offset Programs
- Support development and implementation of carbon management strategy across Agri businesses.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop carbon offset and carbon removal opportunities through regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, soil carbon, biochar, renewable energy, and nature-based solutions.
- Drive carbon footprint assessments and GHG inventory management across Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions.
- Collaborate with business units and external partners to establish credible carbon projects and generate environmental value.
- Monitor evolving carbon market regulations, methodologies, standards, and opportunities.
External Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry bodies, NGOs, multilaterals, academic institutions, startups, and sustainability organizations.
- Identify collaboration opportunities for sustainability innovation, climate action, regenerative agriculture, circular economy, and biodiversity initiatives.
- Represent Mahindra Agri Business in relevant sustainability forums, working groups, industry platforms, and sectoral initiatives.
- Facilitate partnerships for grant funding, technical collaborations, pilot projects, and sustainability capacity building.
- Support sustainability-related advocacy and thought leadership initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Strategy, HR, R&D, and International Business teams to drive sustainability objectives.
- Ensure sustainability considerations are embedded within business processes, investment decisions, and operational practices.
- Support leadership in sustainability reviews, governance forums, and strategic decision-making.
Drive
Experience
6-9 Years
Industry Preferred
FMCG, Sustainability Consulting, Manufacturing
Qualifications
B.Tech / M.Tech (Environmental, Chemical, Energy, Sustainability, Mechanical) / Master's in Environmental Science, Sustainability.
MBA (Sustainability/Strategy preferred)
General Requirements
ESG & Sustainability Expertise
Strong understanding of ESG frameworks including BRSR, CDP, GRI, TCFD, ISSB, and ESG rating methodologies.
Sustainability Strategy
Experience in developing and implementing sustainability roadmaps, targets, and transformation programs
Carbon Management
Experience in GHG accounting, carbon markets, climate strategy, and carbon offset project development.
Reporting & Analytics
Strong capabilities in sustainability reporting, data management, KPI tracking, and ESG performance analytics.
Stakeholder Management
Ability to engage effectively with business leaders, investors, customers, NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations.
Project Management
Strong execution capabilities with experience managing cross-functional sustainability projects.
Communication & Leadership
Excellent presentation, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills with the ability to drive organization-wide sustainability initiatives.
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