Sustainability Executive

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Job Requirements Job Description: EPR and Sustainability Executive Job Description Unique Job Role EPR and Sustainability Executive Function Sustainability – Climate Change Reporting to Senior Manager Sustainability Business CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Level L4 Location Corporate Office, Bengaluru Job Details Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive EPR compliance, sustainability disclosures, and environmental reporting, while building structured, data-centric systems for ESG data collection, validation, and integration. Support sustainability initiatives through project execution, stakeholder coordination, and employee engagement to strengthen awareness, participation, and a culture of environmental responsibility. External Interfaces Internal Interfaces •        Various Government and personnel •        Sustainability partners and consultants •        Tata Group entities, and Tata Sustainability Group •        Various bodies involved in disclosure reports and Sustainability related assessments •        CXO’s, CMOs of all divisions •        Compliance team •        Finance team •        Sustainability representatives of all divisions •        Legal team •        Admin team •        Procurement team Job Requirements Education Bachelor’s/master’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Engineering, Management, or related field. Relevant Experience 2-3 years of experience in EPR, sustainability, EPR compliance, environmental management, environmental awareness or related areas. Experience working with sustainability projects, waste management responsibility, or ESG reporting frameworks will be preferred. Behavioural Skills •        Ability to work in collaboration and with cross functional teams •        Patience and attitude for stakeholder coordination •        A flare for creative and innovative communication that leads to awareness programs and employee engagement initiatives. •        Self-driven and action oriented •        High sense of accountability •        Strong research orientation Knowledge •        Experience in working with EPR and data coordination for EPR. Knowledge of CPCB regulations, EPR compliance, and Waste Management Rules. •        Theoretical and applied knowledge in sustainability (Carbon footprint, water neutral, recycling, circular economy, waste management etc). Process Contributions Process Contribution Process Outcome Performance Measure A: EPR Compliance & Waste Management 1.    Ensure compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and applicable waste management regulations (Plastic, E-waste, Battery, etc.) 2.    Monitor updates from CPCB and other regulatory bodies and track impact on operations 3.    Coordinate regulatory filings, submissions, and compliance documentation 4.    Maintain records on waste generation, recycling, resource utilization, and related metrics 5.    Liaise with recyclers, waste management agencies, and compliance partners 6.    Track waste collection, disposal, and recycling activities and ensure documentation for audits 7.    Build Data systems for data collation and integration 8.    Support EPR, plastics and packaging with audit ready data during disclosures         Regulatory Compliance & EPR Fulfilment         Accurate & Timely Reporting         Data Integrity & Systemization         Waste Traceability & Visibility         Vendor / Recycler Effectiveness         Cross-functional Efficiency         Audit Readiness         System Maturity & Scalability         Accurate and timely ESG reporting         Data consistencies and audit readiness         EPR target %; compliance issues (#); on-time filings (%); audit gaps (#)         On-time reports (%); error rate; data variance; audit feedback         Data completeness (%); validation errors (#); reporting time; automation (%)         Traceable waste (%); recycler-mapped (%); documentation lag; pending records (#)         Vendor compliance (%); certificate TAT; escalations (#); vendor score         Data TAT; follow-ups (#); SLA adherence; closure cycle time         Documents ready (%); audit findings (#); response time; completeness (%)         Standardization (%); tools implemented (#); manual reduction (%); adoption rate         Data completeness, audit findings, response time B: Project Management and Vendor Management 1.    Collaborate with internal teams (operations, procurement, finance, etc.) to gather data and implement compliance requirements 2.    Provide guidance on sustainability practices and regulatory expectations 3.    Engage with external stakeholders including consultants, industry bodies, and regulatory agencies 4.    Support ESG governance and cross-functional sustainability initiatives 5.    Manage sustainability projects related to waste management, recycling, resource efficiency, and environmental initiatives 6.    Coordinate with external vendors and partners for implementation and tracking 7.    Monitor project milestones, timelines, deliverables, and impact metrics 8.    Support audits, due diligence, and continuous improvement initiatives         Effective Cross-Functional Coordination         Clear Compliance & Sustainability Guidance         Strong External Stakeholder Engagement         ESG Governance & Program Alignment         Successful Project Execution         Vendor & Partner Effectiveness         Project Tracking & Impact Visibility         Audit & Continuous Improvement Readiness         Data availability (%); data TAT; follow-ups (#); SLA adherence         Query resolution time; repeat queries (#); stakeholder feedback         Response time; escalations (#); partner turnaround time         Initiative completion (%); cross-team participation; governance milestones met         Projects delivered (%); timeline adherence; milestone delays (#)         Vendor delivery (%); tracking accuracy; issues/escalati