We are seeking highly experienced Freelance Environmental Auditors / Verifiers to support audit and verification assignments across India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. This project-based engagement is intended for seasoned environmental compliance professionals with substantial industry and audit experience who can work independently, travel to client and supplier sites, exercise sound professional judgement, and deliver clear, accurate, evidence-based, and defensible audit reports within agreed timelines. Assignments will cover a range of manufacturing sectors, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in the leather accessories manufacturing sector and tannery processes.
Tasks
Plan and conduct in office environmental audits and verifications at manufacturing facilities, in line with recognized standards and client-specific protocols.
Assess compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and international standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ZDHC, Higg FEM, and similar frameworks as applicable).
Evaluate site-level environmental aspects including effluent treatment (ETP/STP),



air emissions, hazardous waste and chemical management, water usage, and energy management.
Identify non-conformances, conduct root cause analysis, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Analyse and articulate audit findings, supporting evidence, risks, root causes, and required corrective actions in clear, concise, accurate, and defensible audit/verification reports, submitted in the required format and within agreed timelines.
Liaise professionally with facility management, client representatives, and internal reviewers throughout the audit lifecycle.
Maintain audit records and documentation in accordance with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Travel to audit locations across India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal as assignments require.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
A minimum of

📌 Freelance Environmental Auditor (Mumbai)
🏢 Leadership Advantage GmbH / Leadership & Sustainability Karin Ekberg
📍 Mumbai