Manager/Assistant Manager

Qualification: Master’s degree or professional certifications in ESG/Sustainability or Chartered Accountant or Company Secretaries with relevant qualifications in ESG & Sustainability, including BRSR. Share your profile at About the profile: We are seeking dynamic team members in our ESG & Sustainability Practice to help organizations design, implement, and deliver on their ESG and sustainability goals. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement across environmental, social, and governance domains. He/ She should have strong understanding (for freshers) and hands-on experience in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting (including Scope III), Carbon Market, Science-Based Targets Initiatives (SBTi) , Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) , CDP , Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) , Scenario Analysis , and Climate Advisory , alongside experience in independently working on various ESG reporting frameworks , ESG strategy development , and ESG risk assessments . The role also involves contributing to other ESG-related projects and encompasses broader sustainability topics such as waste management , biodiversity , energy efficiency , carbon neutrality etc. Job Responsibilities in Detail: ·     Climate & Carbon Management -     Lead GHG inventorization across Scope I, II, and III , ensuring compliance with appropriate frameworks and standards. -     Understanding of Carbon Market. -     Drive SBTi-aligned target setting and decarbonization pathways . -     Conduct LCA to evaluate product and process-level environmental impacts. -     Provide climate advisory services on net zero planning, transition strategies, and resilience building. -     Implement TCFD-aligned climate risk assessments , including transition and physical risk scenario analysis. ESG Reporting & Assurance -     Prepare sustainability reports, including materiality assessments, peer benchmarking, stakeholder engagement and disclosures. -     Apply and advise on leading reporting frameworks: BRSR, GRI, SASB, CSRD, TCFD, IFRS S1 & S2, and Integrated Reporting. -     Support assurance of ESG related parameters/sustainability reports under ISAE/SSAE 3000. -     Guide clients in CDP disclosures , ensuring alignment with investor and stakeholder expectations. Strategy & Advisory -     Contribute to ESG due diligence, corporate sustainability strategy, and industry-specific advisory projects . -     Provide insights into sustainable finance, green bonds and responsible investments strategies . -     Assist organizations in responding to ESG ratings and indices (e.g., DJSI, EcoVadis). -     Research and resolve emerging client issues , including new regulations, industry practices and technologies. Social & CSR Initiatives -     Collaborate with clients and internal teams on CSR planning and execution . -     Understanding of impact assessment methodologies Thematic Assessments -     Conduct assessments across thematic areas such as waste management, biodiversity, energy efficiency, water, and carbon neutrality . -     Recommend solutions that balance environmental performance with economic and social outcomes. Other Skills and Competencies ·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ·        Strong presentation, report writing, and client engagement abilities. ·        Good business development skills. ·        Research and analytical capabilities to address complex sustainability issues. ·        Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build collaborative client relationships. Why Join Us? ·        Work on high-impact sustainability and ESG projects across industries. ·        Opportunity to shape client strategies toward a sustainable and resilient future. ·        Collaborative, growth-oriented environment that values innovation, inclusion, and purpose. ·        Be part of a team that helps organizations transition toward a low-carbon, inclusive, and sustainable future.