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Designation: - Associate Manager: ESG & Sustainability Cell, - Employment type: Full time - Organization: Jindal Stainless limited (JSL), - Location: Kalinga Nagar, Odisha Desired qualifications: - Full Time B.E./B.Tech/Graduation from recognized university. M.E. / M.Tech. /MBA (Sustainability/Environmental specialization) is highly desired. - Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the ESG/ sustainability/climate change domain preferably in metal/manufacturing industry. - Working experience in Steel plant is strongly desired. Desired Skills: - Excellent working knowledge on frameworks & end to end procedure for Generation of Carbon credits/ Green credits - Excellent working knowledge on ESG Assessment & Reporting as per GRI standard - Excellent working knowledge on UN SDGs & ESG Rating frameworks (CDP, DJSI, EcoVadis etc...). - Experience in ESG & Sustainability report preparation like Integrated Reporting (IIRC) & BRSR reporting. - Advanced knowledge of GHG Protocols and accounting standards. - Knowledge on Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) & Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) assessments as per relevant ISO standards. - Expertise in GaBI / SimaPro / relevant LCA assessment Software tools. - Experience on Environment Product Declaration (EPD) assessment & certification. - Experience in carbon modelling & ESG risk assessment - Knowledge on UN SDGs & Biodiversity management - Experience in Corporate Sustainability Project Management. - Strong Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills with proficiency in statistical tools. - Strong written and Verbal communication & Presentation skills. - Demonstrated ability to coordinate among various internal and external stakeholders. Roles & Responsibilities: A. REPORTING & COMPLIANCE - Prepare and submit all mandatory and voluntary sustainability reports including: - SEBI BRSR (with BRSR Core assurance for top 1000 entities) - GRI Standards-based reporting - CDP (Climate, Water, Forests) - Integrated Report (IIRC framework) - DJSI, EcoVadis assessments - UN Global Compact Communication on Progress - Monitor evolving regulatory requirements (CBAM, TCFD, etc.) and ensure timely compliance - Suggest and implement reporting improvements (e.G., EITI framework, Responsible Steel certification) B. CARBON & CLIMATE MANAGEMENT - Lead Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) assessments per ISO 14064/14067 standards - Manage GHG inventory (Scope 1, 2, 3) using GHG Protocol accounting standards - To lead the Carbon/Green Credit generation activity starting with project identification, registration, verification till obtaining the Credits. - Develop and track decarbonization roadmaps, including green hydrogen initiatives and renewable energy integration - Enhance climate risk modelling and stress testing capabilities C. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT & PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP - Conduct Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) assessments and manage certifications - Perform Life Cycle Assessments using GaBI/SimaPro tools - Support development of low-carbon stainless steel products and circular economy initiatives - Ensure 100% recyclability principles are maintained and communicated D. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & KPI MANAGEMENT - Collaborate with internal departments to develop, review, and track ESG KPIs based on global best practices - Ensure material issues, KPIs, and targets are internally aligned and externally shareable - Implement and communicate sustainability programs to internal and external stakeholders - Understand customer ESG preferences and integrate into product sales and advisory - Coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders including investors, rating agencies, and auditors E. SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS - Manage supply chain ESG risks ensuring alignment with company values and standards - Integrate ESG considerations into procurement and vendor selection processes - Oversee effective functioning of IT tools for tracking ESG KPIs and GHG accounting F. AWARDS & RECOGNITION - Maintain knowledge of assessment methodologies for sustainability awards applications - Coordinate preparation and submission of sustainability award application