Environmental Sustainability Lead

This role is responsible for leading the advancement of our sustainability agenda in India, focusing on social and environmental issues that are important to our people. The successful candidate will drive local execution, adapting global strategies for the Indian context.

The role will work closely with global program managers, ensuring alignment, consistency, and knowledge sharing across regions. This includes coordinating employee champion and colleague resource groups in India, supporting initiatives around four focus areas: environmental responsibility, community engagement, diversity & inclusion, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Local program implementation, including adapting and executing global strategies for environmental responsibility, community engagement, diversity & inclusion, and well-being within India.
• Design and deliver initiatives that reflect local needs and priorities while remaining consistent with global frameworks.
• Develop annual plans for India, set measurable local targets, and track progress.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders in India, engaging and influencing them to actively support our impact agenda in India.

Employee Engagement & Resource Group Coordination:

• Act as the primary coordinator for India-based employee champion/resource groups (environmental, health & well-being, community engagement, and DEI-focused colleague groups).
• Provide structure, guidance, and communications support to volunteer leaders, ensuring alignment with global goals.
• Organize and deliver campaigns, workshops, and events to drive awareness and participation across India.

Collaboration & Alignment with Global Teams:

• Serve as the key link between India and the global program managers for each impact area.
• Share local insights, successes, and challenges with global teams to help refine overall strategy.
• Adapt global resources, tools, and messaging for the Indian context.

Partnerships & Community Engagement:

• Build relationships with local NGOs, community partners, and stakeholders to enhance the impact of our community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Communications, and Facilities to embed sustainability and well-being into workplace practices in India.

Communication, Reporting & Measurement:

• Share India success stories with the wider organization through regular storytelling.
• Collaborate with marketing to produce a bi-monthly India Impact newsletter sharing our progress and upcoming initiatives.
• Provide and monitor local impact data and employee engagement results to global program managers for consolidated reporting.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, CSR, or DEI, as well as employee engagement programs.
• Cultural awareness and strong understanding of India's sustainability, philanthropic, and DEI landscape.
• Ability to confidently engage and influence senior leadership, building trust and alignment on key priorities.
• Strong program and project management skills, with proven ability to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Experience coordinating employee networks, volunteer groups, or champions.
• Excellent communication, writing, and engagement skills; able to inspire employees across levels and functions.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to connect local execution to global strategies.
• Passion for sustainability, inclusion, and positive social impact.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to shape and accelerate environmental and social impact initiatives in India.
• A purpose-driven organization committed to creating a better tomorrow.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace with exposure to global networks and best practices.

Why Work with Us:

We're not just a business; we're a partner for growth and success. Our team is dedicated to helping clients thrive, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our vision.