Purpose/Objective

The purpose of this role is to establish and drive a comprehensive ESG framework tailored for hospitality assets, ensuring that sustainability considerations inform all major decisions early in the process.

The position requires working deeply and continuously with design teams, project teams, operators, and sourcing teams to integrate responsible material choices, resource efficiency, environmental performance, social impact, and governance rigor into every stage of asset creation.

Key Responsibilities of Role

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ESG Integration in Design & Developmen t • Develop ESG guidelines for hospitality assets and ensure their incorporation into all design stages.

Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and MEP consultants to embed sustainability principles in all technical and aesthetic decisions.

Review design submissions and material specifications and support green building certification pathways.

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Responsible Sourcing • Define sustainability criteria for materials, equipment, and services.

Guide procurement teams and vendor selection processes to enable responsible, low impact, and ethical sourcing across development and operations.

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ESG Advisory During Project Development (Non Monitoring Role) • Provide ESG design inputs, frameworks, and recommendations to AOC project teams.

Review designs for environmental performance and advise on low carbon materials, productive systems, and best practice waste, water, and energy strategies.

Participate in milestone reviews as the subject matter ESG advisor while AOC teams handle execution and site-level monitoring.

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ESG in Operations • Work with hotel operators to ensure ongoing adherence to ESG guidelines during operations, including energy use, water management, waste systems, responsible procurement, employee well being, and community impact.

Support training, SOP creation, and sustainability dashboards.

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Governance, Reporting & Compliance • Drive ESG reporting for hospitality assets in alignment with Adani Group frameworks and brand expectations.

Track ESG KPIs, support audits, and maintain compliance documentation across assets.

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Research & Continuous Improvement • Stay abreast of global ESG trends, regulations, technologies, and hospitality-specific sustainability innovations.

Recommend enhancements to design standards, procurement practices, operator guidelines, and long-term asset sustainability strategies.

Technical Competencies

ESG performance analytics, benchmarking tools, and sustainability reporting platforms.

,Expertise in regulatory compliance, audits, environmental & social impact assessments.

,Familiarity with hotel operations and sustainability touchpoints across housekeeping, engineering, F&B;, procurement, and waste management.

,Knowledge of environmental management systems (ISO 14001), energy management (ISO 50001), and social governance practices.

,Strong understanding of ESG frameworks: GRI, SASB, TCFD, BRSR, UN SDGs.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications Essential Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Hospitality Management, or related disciplines.

Desirable/Preferable • Strong understanding of LEED/IGBC/GRIHA, ESG frameworks, and sustainability reporting.

Lead - ESG & Sustainibility

📌 Lead - ESG & Sustainibility (Mumbai)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Mumbai