Key Deliverables & ResponsibilitiesThe key deliverables in this role are categorized across five primary operational focus areas:1. Financial OutcomesDigital Systems Deployment:Manage group-wide sustainability data and information through the deployment, operationalization, and maintenance of digital performance systems.MIS & Business Support:Perform robust data analysis and present suitable Management Information Systems (MIS) to respective business units to support commercially-viable sustainability initiatives.2. Customer Service & Brand EnablementStrategy & Implementation:Responsible for driving the strategy to achieve TCPL's sustainability goals and driving the implementation of action plans across all company functions.ESG Horizon Scanning:Interpret and apply upcoming ESG concepts, emerging regulatory requirements, and technical methodologies globally.Progress Reporting:Regularly evaluate, benchmark, and report on progress toward global corporate sustainability goals.Brand Positioning & Influence:Provide constructive inputs and strategic influence to help our commercial brands integrate sustainability into their positioning, narratives, and consumer-facing identity.External Messaging:Lead the development of external messaging (e.G., articles, case studies) to elevate brand positioning.Disclosure Platforms:Partner with manufacturing sites to facilitate participation in disclosure platforms such as BRSR, CDP, DJSI, MSCI, and Sustainalytics, enhancing performance transparency through data assurance.Risk Guidelines:Maintain robust knowledge of existing regulatory requirements for global ESG risks and sustainability guidelines.3. Sustainability CommunicationCommunications Collaboration:Collaborate closely with the Corporate Communications team to prepare external messaging, articles,



and case studies that enhance brand positioning.Brand Influence:Actively influence brand image through the integration of our sustainability strategy.Internal Engagement:Create engaging internal communication content to build a culture of sustainability across all levels.Executive Presentations:Design and prepare high-quality presentations for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as required.4. Internal ProcessesTechnical Standards:Maintain deep technical knowledge in the domain of ESG and reporting frameworks (GRI, SDG, CDP, IFRS, SASB).Ratings Platforms:Demonstrate expertise in major ESG ratings and indices (DJSI, MSCI, ESG Ratings, and CDP).Sustainable Supply Chain:Manage and expand supplier sustainability programs (such as SEDEX, EcoVadis, and CDP Supply Chain) and implement program-level supplier sustainability assessments.Strategy Formulation:Formulate and execute the organization's environmental and sustainability strategy in close alignment with core business objectives.Leadership Alignment:Collaborate with senior leadership to seamlessly integrate ESG considerations into overall business planning.KPI Management:Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and assess environmental and sustainability performance.Transparency & Reporting:Ensure accurate and transparent reporting of key sustainability metrics to stakeholders.Stakeholder Engagement:Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote and advance sustainability initiatives.Materiality Assessment:Regularly evaluate the scope of material issues, boundaries identified for each, and the timescales considered.Reporting & Strategy Formulation:Direct the preparation of comprehensive sustainability reports, undertaking materiality assessments, managing stakeholder engagements,



and executing risk reporting frameworks (e.G., IIRC-IR, GRI, IFRS, SDGs).Business Human Rights:Implement Business Human Rights frameworks and assessments across operational sites to build leadership through competitive advantage.5. Innovation & LearningTechnology Adoption:Identify and implement innovative technologies and operational practices to enhance environmental and sustainability performance.Best Practices:Stay abreast of emerging trends, upcoming technologies, and international best practices.Training & Capability Building:Develop and run training modules to raise ESG awareness among corporate employees and site-level teams.Competitive Benchmarking:Prepare comparative information and benchmarks based on competitors or similar industries to suggest relevant practices applicable to TCPL's business operations.Role Requirements & Success FactorsCritical Success Factors (Must-Haves)Education:Master’s degree or higher (preferably in Environmental Management or an MBA from a top-tier business school).Experience:Minimum 10 years of dedicated professional experience in ESG and corporate sustainability.Framework Fluency:Fluent in reporting standards and rating mechanisms, including BRSR, GRI, IFRS, TCFD, SDG, MSCI, DJSI, Sustainalytics, and ISS.Circularity:Knowledge and direct experience in EPR compliance in India and other geographies.Disclosure Experience:Hands-on experience in compiling and submitting questionnaires for CDP, DJSI, and related platforms.Social Sustainability:Knowledge and experience of handling Supply Chain Sustainability and Human Right Due Diligence frameworks.Analytical Skills:Strong experience in data handling, GHG accounting, with high proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.Qualified Attributes:Good communication skills and robust stakeholder management capabilities; proven ability to take initiative and drive cross-functional projects.

📌 Deputy General Manager – Sustainability (Maharashtra)
🏢 Tata Consumer Products
📍 Maharashtra