ESG Manager
We are hiring for ESG Manager-
Role: Manager – ESG
Experience: 5-7 years preferred
The Manager will lead the development and execution of the ESG and sustainability agenda across Redington Group and its subsidiaries. The role is accountable for translating strategic priorities into measurable program, strengthening governance and performance management, overseeing ESG reporting and ratings, advancing sustainable-finance opportunities, and embedding sustainability considerations into business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy, Governance & Business Integration
- Develop, maintain and operationalize the Group ESG strategy, multi-year roadmap, policies, governance mechanisms, targets and annual operating plan.
- Translate regulatory developments, stakeholder expectations and leading practices into practical priorities for Group functions, businesses and subsidiaries.
- Lead materiality, peer-benchmarking, ESG risk and opportunity assessments, and support integration of findings into enterprise risk, strategy and capital-allocation processes.
Reporting, Ratings, Standards & Assurance
- Own the annual ESG reporting and disclosure calendar, including BRSR, sustainability reporting and alignment with relevant frameworks such as GRI, IFRS S1/S2, CDP and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead ESG ratings, assessments and external submissions, including EcoVadis and CDP, and drive improvement plans based on feedback and performance gaps.
Climate, Sustainable Finance & Value Creation
- Lead evaluation and prioritisation of decarbonisation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, circularity and other sustainability initiatives.
- Develop business cases that quantify investment, savings, payback, emissions impact, risk reduction and long-term value creation.
- Identify and progress green and sustainable-finance opportunities with banks, financial institutions and partners, including sustainability-linked structures where relevant.
- Monitor emerging climate, sustainability and finance regulations across relevant markets and assess implications for the Group.
Stakeholder Leadership & Programme Management
- Lead cross-functional ESG working groups and coordinate delivery across Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Legal, Secretarial, IT and Communications.
- Oversee sustainability communications, awards and recognition submissions in partnership with relevant functions, ensuring claims are evidence-based and consistent.
- Manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines, dependencies and risks; allocate work, coach team members and maintain high standards of delivery and documentation.
Digital Enablement & Continuous Improvement
- Strengthen ESG data and reporting systems, including effective use of sustainability platforms, dashboards and automated workflows.
- Use analytics and generative AI responsibly to improve research, data review, scenario analysis, reporting and executive decision support, with appropriate validation and confidentiality controls.
- Continuously improve ESG processes, controls and operating models to enhance efficiency, data quality, assurance readiness and stakeholder experience.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate sustainability, ESG consulting, reporting, sustainable finance, strategy or related roles, with demonstrated ownership of enterprise-level workstreams.
- Strong knowledge of ESG strategy, BRSR, GRI, IFRS S1/S2, climate and emissions management, ESG ratings, assurance and relevant ISO management systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programmes, managing senior stakeholders and developing executive or board-level materials.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including business-case development, investment evaluation and value-creation analysis.
- Advanced project-management, analytical, writing, communication and people-management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and ESG data or reporting platforms; experience with Power BI, workflow automation and responsible enterprise use of generative AI is preferred.
Relevant certifications such as GRI, climate risk, assurance, sustainable finance, ISO or project management are advantageous.