Position

Manager / Senior Manager ESG & Sustainability

Reporting To

Managing Director / COO

Location

Gummidipoondi, Chennai

Position Summary

The ESG & Sustainability Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving JC Global's sustainability strategy, ESG framework, circular economy initiatives, climate action programs, stakeholder engagement activities, and sustainability reporting systems.

The role requires a qualified with strong experience in sustainability, environmental management, ESG reporting, circular economy, carbon accounting, responsible sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability certifications.

The candidate will work closely with Production, EHS, Quality, HR, Finance, Compliance, Customers, Auditors, Investors, and Certification Bodies to drive sustainability excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

ESG Strategy & Leadership

- Develop and implement JC Global's ESG and Sustainability Roadmap.
- Align sustainability goals with business objectives.
- Establish short-term and long-term ESG targets.
- Lead ESG governance programs across all business units.
- Support Board and Management in sustainability decision-making.
- Drive ESG integration into business strategy and operations.

Environmental Sustainability

Lead initiatives related to:

Climate & Carbon Management

- Carbon footprint measurement and reporting.
- Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions assessment.
- GHG inventory development.
- Carbon reduction programs.
- Climate action planning.
- Net Zero readiness initiatives.

Resource Efficiency

- Energy conservation.
- Water conservation.
- Waste reduction.
- Resource optimization.
- Renewable energy initiatives.
- Circular resource utilization.

Environmental Compliance Support

- Environmental permits.
- Waste management systems.
- Pollution prevention initiatives.
- Resource recovery programs.
- Environmental performance monitoring.

Circular Economy Leadership

Lead circular economy initiatives including:

- Plastic waste diversion from landfill.
- Recycling impact measurement.
- Circular material flow analysis.
- Recycled content management.
- Product circularity assessment.
- Sustainable sourcing initiatives.
- Circular feedstock programs.
- Customer sustainability engagement.

Develop systems to measure:

- Plastic waste processed.
- Recycled content generated.
- Circular material utilization.
- Resource recovery rates.
- Landfill diversion.
- Carbon reduction impact.

ESG Reporting & Disclosure

Lead preparation and management of:

- Sustainability Reports
- ESG Reports
- Customer Sustainability Reports
- Investor ESG Reports
- Circular Economy Reports
- Carbon Impact Reports





Support reporting frameworks such as:

- GRI
- BRSR
- SASB
- TCFD
- UN SDGs
- CDP (preferred)

Develop ESG dashboards and KPI monitoring systems.

Sustainability Certifications

Coordinate sustainability-related certifications and audits including:

- ISCC PLUS
- RecyClass
- GRS
- RCS
- EcoVadis
- SMETA
- IATF Sustainability Requirements
- Customer ESG Audits
- Responsible Sourcing Programs

Coordinate with certification bodies and auditors.

Social Sustainability

Drive initiatives related to:

Employee Well-being

- Health & Safety Programs
- Employee Welfare
- Training & Development
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Employee Engagement

Community Development

- CSR Activities
- Community Outreach Programs
- Environmental Awareness Campaigns
- Stakeholder Engagement Programs

Develop measurable social impact indicators.

Governance & Ethics

Support governance initiatives including:

- ESG Policies
- Code of Conduct
- Ethical Business Practices
- Supplier Sustainability Assessments
- Responsible Procurement Programs
- Risk Management Systems
- Sustainability Governance Frameworks

Support management review and board-level reporting.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Interact with:

- Customers
- Investors
- Auditors
- Certification Bodies
- Regulatory Authorities
- NGOs
- Sustainability Consultants
- Industry Associations

Support customer sustainability requirements and ESG assessments.

ESG Data Management & Analytics

Develop systems for collection and analysis of:

- Energy Data
- Water Data
- Waste Data
- Carbon Emissions Data
- Safety Data
- Social Performance Data

repare:

- ESG Dashboards
- Sustainability KPIs
- Monthly Sustainability MIS
- Board Presentations
- Investor Presentations

Training & Awareness

Conduct organization-wide training on:

- ESG Awareness
- Sustainability Practices
- Circular Economy Concepts
- Carbon Management
- Responsible Recycling
- Environmental Stewardship

Develop sustainability culture across the organization.

Audit & Compliance Support

Coordinate:

- ESG Audits
- Sustainability Audits
- Customer Audits
- Certification Audits
- Internal ESG Reviews

Track corrective actions and improvement initiatives.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

- Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Polymer Engineering




- Sustainability Management
- Environmental Science
- Industrial Engineering

Additional Advantage

- MBA Sustainability
- MBA Operations
- Master's in Environmental Management
- ESG Certifications
- Sustainability Certifications

Experience

Mandatory

- 8–15 years of experience in ESG, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Circular Economy, or Compliance roles.
- Experience in manufacturing, recycling, chemicals, polymers, environmental services, or process industries.

Preferred Industry Experience

- Plastic Recycling
- Circular Economy
- Polymer Manufacturing
- Waste Management
- Chemical Recycling
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainability Consulting
- Environmental Services

Technical Knowledge Required

Strong understanding of:

- ESG Frameworks
- Sustainability Reporting
- Circular Economy
- Carbon Accounting
- GHG Protocol
- Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Material Flow Analysis
- Waste Management
- Resource Efficiency
- Water Stewardship
- Climate Risk Assessment
- ESG Data Management

Certifications Preferred

- GRI Professional Certification
- ESG Certification
- Sustainability Reporting Certification
- Lead Auditor Certification
- ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
- ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
- Carbon Accounting Certification
- Life Cycle Assessment Training

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess:

- Strong passion for sustainability and circular economy.
- Experience in ESG reporting and sustainability frameworks.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Ability to engage with customers, investors, auditors, and regulators.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong project management capability.
- Experience in manufacturing and recycling industries preferred.
- Ability to drive sustainability culture across the organization.

Frequent job changes will not be preferred.

Key Deliverables

- ESG Roadmap Implementation
- Sustainability Reporting
- Carbon Footprint Management
- Circular Economy Metrics
- ESG Score Improvement
- Customer Sustainability Compliance
- Certification Readiness
- ESG Dashboard & MIS
- Sustainability Awareness Programs
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Be part of one of India's growing Circular Economy organizations.
- Contribute directly to environmental and climate impact.
- Lead ESG and Sustainability transformation initiatives.
- Work closely with leadership and strategic stakeholders.
- Opportunity to build a world-class sustainability function.

Interested. candidate can call me at

Thanks and Regards

L Sainath Jayaram

SAI HR CONSULTANTS

DIRECTOR TALENT ACQUISITION

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