India Sustainability Leader

Job Title: Sustainability Specialist - India

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Sustainability Specialist to lead our sustainability initiatives in India, focusing on social and environmental issues that matter to us: diversity & belonging, philanthropy, environmental responsibility, and health & well-being.

This role will drive local execution, adapting global strategies for the Indian context. It will work closely with global program managers, ensuring alignment, consistency, and knowledge sharing across regions.

The Sustainability Specialist will also coordinate employee champion and colleague resource groups in India, supporting initiatives around the four focus areas.

The role is part of the sustainability team and works closely with senior leaders in India, engaging and influencing them to actively support our impact agenda in India.

Key Responsibilities:

• Local Program Implementation
• Adapt and execute global strategies for environmental responsibility, diversity & belonging, and health & well-being within India.
• Design and deliver initiatives reflecting 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, 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.
• Partnerships & Community Engagement
• Build relationships with local NGOs, community partners, and stakeholders to enhance the impact of our 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 through regular storytelling on internal platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing to produce a bi-monthly India Impact newsletter sharing progress and upcoming initiatives.
• Provide and monitor local impact data and employee engagement results to global program managers for consolidated reporting.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Global legacy: Join a powerhouse shaping industries worldwide.
• Career growth and mobility: Access internal promotions, leadership programs, and skill-building opportunities to accelerate your career.
• Recognition and rewards: Enjoy performance-based bonuses, and employee recognition programs.
• Work-life balance: Benefit from hybrid work models and state-of-the-art collaborative spaces.
• Continuous learning: Gain tuition reimbursement, professional certifications, and expert-led development programs in leadership, technical skills, and more.
• Inclusive culture: Be part of a workplace where diversity, equity, and belonging fuel innovation and success.
• Community impact: Make a difference through our commitment to sustainability and giving back.

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