ESG Manager

Lodha Developers

About The Position

The ESG Manager will be responsible for driving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, implementation, monitoring, and reporting across construction projects and corporate functions. The role will ensure alignment with ESG objectives, regulatory requirements, sustainability commitments, stakeholder expectations, and global best practices. The role involves coordinating with EHS, Projects, Design, Procurement, HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to embed sustainability and responsible business practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, EHS, or related field.
8–12 years of experience in ESG / Sustainability / EHS in construction, real estate, infrastructure, or related industries.
Experience in BRSR, ESG reporting, sustainability frameworks, and environmental management.
ESG frameworks and reporting
Sustainability assessment methodologies
Carbon accounting
Environmental management systems
ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Auditor
Green building standards
Data analytics and reporting tools
Sustainability performance dashboards

Nice To Haves

ESG roadmap implementation progress
Carbon reduction performance
Energy and water efficiency improvements
Waste diversion percentage
Green certification achievements
ESG audit scores
BRSR data accuracy and timely submission
Contractor ESG compliance
Sustainability initiative implementation
EHS audits and reports for all projects

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of ESG roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
Drive implementation of ESG initiatives across construction projects and corporate functions.
Establish ESG objectives, targets, KPIs, and monitoring mechanisms.
Identify ESG risks and opportunities and develop improvement plans.
Promote sustainability culture across employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
Lead ESG data collection, validation, and reporting processes.
Support preparation of: BRSR (Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report), Sustainability Report, ESG disclosures, Stakeholder communication.
Coordinate with internal teams for accurate ESG performance data.
Support initiatives related to: Worker welfare, Occupational health and safety, Employee wellbeing, Diversity & inclusion, Skill development, Community engagement.
Monitor social performance indicators.
Strengthen responsible contractor and supply chain practices.
Develop ESG criteria for contractor and vendor evaluation.
Support responsible sourcing initiatives.
Assess ESG performance of suppliers and contractors.
Promote sustainable procurement practices.