Lead ESG Sustainability

The overall Lead of ESG/ Sustainability for the country will be responsible and accountable for the development of the countries sustainability strategy and action plans that are in line with ENGIE Group purpose and wider objectives. - An important part of this is integrating ESG considerations into company's business processes and approach such that all decisions are informed by these considerations and will enable strategic oversight and direction to the ENGIE teams and ensuring ongoing implementation of the company's Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) .Key Activities :-Strategy & Governance :The Sustainability or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Lead is responsible for driving the countries effective management of ESG risks and impacts, including demonstrating leadership in responsible community investment and sustainable company performance.Adopting and effectively implementing the Groups CSR/ Sustainability objectives at Country level maintaining a timely reporting process.Nature: coordinate action plans and policy implementationClimate: Support Business lines and Corporate in delivering the 20230 Net Zero and 2045 objectives.Societal: Steering stakeholder dialogue, relaying just transition ambitions and monitoring impacts on affected communities.Positions ENGIE's strategy and sustainability leadership amongst key external stakeholders that promote business and companies purpose.Set-up, manage and or coordinate the relevant governance structures needed to effectively ensure the integration and reporting of Sustainability requirements within ENGIE's Country position with all its stakeholders.Organizational leadership :Guide and support the country's senior management teams of the various business lines to provide sound organizational ESG guidance, advisory and process excellence that supports business growth and strengthen ENGIE's operational presence in the country.Consolidate the overview of sustainability related topics/progress and country performance – ensuring updates and dialogues with country management on ESG performanceCoordinate works with other functional departments involved in the Sustainability strategy, policies and targets such as HR, Procurement, Ethics, H&S, Finance, Business development, operations etcMaintains strong working relationships with and has open and transparent communications between all members of the team.Co-ordinate and /or identify CSR programs/ initiatives with relevant business stakeholders that supports in country commitments and elevates ENGIE's position as a company supporting a Just Energy Transition.Project and Budgetary Management :Supports the entire Project Value chain from project development to operations and final decommissioning process.Directs the team in providing required ESG (HSE, community and biodiversity) input into all aspect of the management of ENGIE's projects, including onsite environmental and broader stakeholder engagement and community investment, from planning, permitting management of construction and operation and reporting to sale, where/if appropriate.Oversees ESG team's relationship with contractors to ensure the most effective and constructive management of project risks and impacts.Ensures that all projects develop a Long Term Community Investment Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement Plan, including a well-functioning grievance mechanism.Develop and manages the Country's ESG budget ensuring required project justifications and integration are identified and aligned with business stakeholders.Reporting and Communication :Ensure compliance protocols with applicable local/country laws in relation to ESG are identified and implemented with the Country.Further complying with ENGIE groups adoption of European directive conformance throughout country projects and practices such as but not limited to: ( EU Taxonomy, CSRD, Duty of Vigilance etc.)Responsible for quarterly reporting through internal Sustainability/CSR channels. This includes smooth running of the in country sustainability (environmental/ Societal) Committee.Works with the Country Manager and key internal stakeholders to determine, design and implement the company's communication and stakeholder strategy, including positive contributions for enhancing the company and industry profileRegularly interfaces and reports with AMEA Hub Sustainability Function to ensure a One ENGIE approach and greater alignment with Groups missions and requirements.Creating a sustainability Culture within the country by ensuring the right trainings, information sharing and awareness initiatives are undertaken internally.Degree /Experience :Bachelor's / postgraduate degree (in socio-economic and/ or environmental science and/or sustainability/ development studies)Looking for Suitable Female candidates only with minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in areas of ESG, including project management specific experience in the construction and operation of large-scale greenfield projectsA minimum of 7 years' experience in the assessment and/or application of best practice ESG standards and performanceProven experience in providing advice and input into strategic orientation and decision making on ESG at senior management levelLocation :-PuneBusiness Unit: GBU RenewablesDivision: T&G AMEA - IndiaLegal Entity: ENGIE Energy India Private LimitedProfessional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience