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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