Assistant Manager - ESG

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Job Purpose:

The Environment Executive in a copper business is responsible for executing and monitoring environmental activities. This includes ensuring compliance with air, water, noise, and biodiversity regulations, conducting environmental monitoring, and preparing reports for senior leadership. The role involves hands-on monitoring and managing environmental data and systems while ensuring operational compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

ESG Analyst

Planning and Execution:

• Assist in executing the ESG strategy by collecting data on environmental, social, and governance metrics from various departments.
• Coordinate the submission of monthly data from KPIs across departments, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Support the planning of sustainability initiatives by providing critical data inputs for environmental and governance frameworks.

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for process improvements in data collection, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Recommend improvements in the existing ESG reporting system to optimize data flow and minimize errors.
• Implement streamlined data processes to enhance integration between departments for better ESG performance.

HSE and Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to the Environmental Management System (EMS) by collecting data on regulatory compliance for air, water, waste, and safety.
• Monitor compliance across departments and submit findings to regulatory authorities as required.
• Review the data for consistency with regulatory requirements, providing input for necessary corrections.

Cost Management and Budgeting:

• Track costs associated with ESG-related activities, ensuring that data collection and reporting processes are within budget.
• Assist in budget planning for sustainability and governance projects by analyzing financial data related to ESG initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in the implementation of ESG programs.

Resource and Workforce Management:

• Coordinate with departments to gather ESG-related data, ensuring all teams are aligned with reporting timelines.
• Support ESG-related workforce planning by providing data insights for staff involved in sustainability and governance projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage resources for ESG reporting and compliance activities.

Reporting and Data Analytics:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly ESG reports, including integrated and sustainability reports, using data collected from various departments.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for environmental and governance aspects, identifying trends and areas of concern.
• Contribute to the development of the governance framework by providing detailed data analysis and insights.

Digitization and Tech Adoption:

• Utilize digital tools and software for ESG data collection and analysis, improving the efficiency of reporting processes.
• Implement digital dashboards to track key ESG metrics in real-time, allowing for quicker decision-making.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Operations Team
• Finance Team
• Legal team
• Secretarial

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Regulatory Bodies
• ESG Consultants
• Environmental Auditors
• Rating agencies

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

Bachelor's / master’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, or related field

Work Experience (Range of years):

4-8 years in sustainability, ESG reporting, or data analysis roles

The road to empowerment is the one that guards a country’s stride onwards, keeping every hurdle that poses a threat to the constant pace of progress at bay. Yet another milestone in our growth story, is the business of Natural Resources. The scale of our business assures a steady availability of coal, extracted in the most responsible ways, which promises constant supply of power to both urban and rural geographies of India ensuring no hurdles are faced by the citizens in the path to achieving their dreams. The mining industry is considered a major contributor to the growth of the Indian economy. The mining business unit of the Adani group was established in 2007 as the last link in ensuring energy security for India. We are also developing and operating mines in Indonesia and Australia.

In the past few years, we have transformed from a coal trading and importing company to a comprehensive integrated coal management company. We have a diversified trading portfolio and are involved in Coal and Coke trading.