ESG – AM / Manager

Role - ESG - AM / Manager
Location Delhi(UP)

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Company Overview: Climate Fund Managers (CFM) is an investor in a renewable energy company, known as Aether GreenFuels (“AGF”) which is headquartered in Okhla, New Delhi, India and has an office in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. To comply with CFM’s requirements, this company requires a highly motivated and attentive ESG Manager.
The objective of AGF is to develop, construct and operates biofuel projects in India to contribute to climate change mitigation. AGF will start construction on a biogas project in Uttar Pradesh in Q4 2025. A pipeline of projects is being identified.

Job Summary: The ESG Manager will be responsible for implementing the ESG strategy and collaborating with various stakeholders to identify and prioritise ESG initiatives that align with the Company's mission, values, and long-term goals. The ESG Manager will also track, measure, and report on ESG performance (including on health, safety, social and environment (HSSE)) to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
The ESG Manager will report to the ESG Sr. Manager and to the Director, ESG in the New Delhi office of the Company along with the ESG Subcommittee in the case significant ESG deficiencies or concerns are identified and unresolved. The onsite HSSE resources (i.e. HSSE Managers/Officers/Owner’s Engineers and Community Liaison Officers (CLOs)) will report to the ESG Manager.
The ESG Manager will be based at the office in New Delhi and will be expected to travel and spend time in the project offices (including the office in Lucknow), project sites and meetings as required. It is expected that the ESG Manager will travel approximately 40% of the time.
Consideration of gender equality is integral in all aspects of the work at AGF. We know that diversity contributes to better results and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. This is a full-time position, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

The ESG Manager will be responsible for:
• Supporting active implementation of ESG in an integrated and collaborative manner by liaising with the Company’s investors, the AGF ESG Subcommittee, technical advisors, contractor(s) and other company departments (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Contracting, Legal/Compliance, HR, etc.);
• Implementing, maintaining and managing compliance with the Company’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) and HSSE management plans and procedures to manage HSSE risk in AGF’s business operations and ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices;
• Managing HSSE compliance with national legislation and investor requirements relating to the Company’s activities and operations, which includes Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and World Bank Group (WBG) Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (i.e., “HSSE Requirements");
• Driving continuous improvement in the HSSE performance of AGF, its projects and contractors;
• Proactively support ESG Senior Manager and Director in managing day to day ESG issues including but not limited to technical papers, review of Consultant reports (ESIA, ESDD, other (studies), providing site information, Client queries etc. Also, support ESG Senior Manager in create positive impact through the implementation of AGF’s Community Development and gender action plans; • Working with the ESG team, HR Manager and other departments to mainstream gender and women’s economic empowerment through the Company’s activities and operations; and
• Other duties as decided by the ESG Senior Manager and Director.
Detailed Job description:

Governance and ESMS
1. Together with the ESG Director, prepare a full plan (schedule, budget and resources) for implementation of the HSSE Requirements and the ESMS.
2. Organise, plan, coordinate and manage the implementation of all HSSE procedures and action plans, incl. where relevant, stakeholder engagement (this includes the establishment and management of relations with project key stakeholders).
ESG Risk Management
1. Together with the Project Manager and site based HSSE personnel, ensure the full implementation of the AGF ESG requirements (including the ESMP and other risk management requirements).
2. Ensure that all ESG project risks are included in a project dedicated risk register.
3. Ensure that ESG Requirements (including GIIP and investor requirements) are included in project agreements/contracts.
4. Closely cooperate with the local project/branch managers to prepare and implement a HSSE risk response planning in line with GIIP, including clear actions and action owners for risk control in practice.
5. Liaise with and manage consultants conducting ESG-related work to ensure it is undertaken in accordance with AGF’s, legal and investor requirements (e.g., EIA, IFC Compliant-ESIA, water sustainability studies, climate risk assessments, biodiversity studies, gender studies, audits, etc.). This shall include preparing Request for Proposals (RFPs), reviewing proposals and deliverables. Manage the performance of consultants appointed to conduct ESG studies and ensure that high quality output is delivered on time both for review and approval by AGF and the investors.
ESG Compliance
1. Manage and monitor ESG compliance with AGF, legal and investor requirements.
2. Prepare, submit and track all relevant and required ESG permits, follow-up with competent authority requirements and prepare and implement a compliance management system to ensure full compliance with permit conditions in practice. Where applicable, establish and manage a good working relationship with the key authorities.
3. Implement, monitor and report the requirements set out in the AGF ESAP, and any other ESAP that is prepared (e.g. following audits)
Project ESG Team and Contractor Management
1. Lead and mentor to the onsite ESG Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ensure the HSSE Team is equipped with the necessary resources and support.
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2. With other ESG/HSSE team members, prepare and implement a contractor management plan to be implemented in relation to all contractors appointed to work for and on behalf of AGF/the project.
3. Ensure that the contractor and the sub-contractors abide with the project ESG policy and procedures and evaluate ESG performance on a regular basis.
4. Together with the onsite ESG resources (where available), identify key participants of AGF and contractors to participate in a project risk committee/working group, instruct all participants on the project risk management approach, and organize recurrent risk management sessions, in close cooperation with the local project/branch manager.
5. Together with the onsite ESG resources (where available), deliver a programme of training including induction and refresher training and requirements for all workers.
6. Assess contractors’ ESG capacity and commitment, risk assessment routines, and training programs that are in place.
ESG Performance Monitoring
1. Prepare detailed construction/operation-phase ESMP for implementation (following the IFC compliant ESIA-ESMP from the consultant) with practical details for sound implementation, and ensure all required resources are available. Ensure that the ESMP is implemented (including any E&S monitoring) and ensure all documentation is maintained to demonstrate compliance.
2. Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the ESG Requirements and the ESG performance of AGF, the projects and contractors through monitoring visits and audits, including of labour and working conditions and worker accommodation. Where required, accompany the investor/investor representatives to the project site(s) for monitoring visits.
3. Ensure external audits are conducted in timely manner. Engage with consultants on external audits and ensure smooth transfer of information to consultants.
4. Communicate and coordinate any corrective actions to ensure efficient close out of any corrective action plans.
5. Work together with the Project Managers and site based HSE personnel in overseeing and monitoring health and safety. This shall include implementing and monitoring compliance with the investor’s Foundations for High Risk Activities and ensure that the equipment and procedures to achieve compliance with each of the High Risk Activities that may occur on the project site(s) are in place.
ESG Reporting and Disclosure
1. Lead on the preparation of ESG inputs and present at meetings, including at the project development/construction/operation committee meetings (attended by investors) and support the ESG Senior Manager and Director to prepare and present at the AGF ESG Subcommittee and Board of Director meetings (as required).
2. Together with the ESG Senior Manager and Director establish adequate ESG monitoring and reporting systems at AGF and lead on the collection, complication and reporting of ESG data and information to support AGF and timely project reporting obligations, including to the investors.

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3. Act to immediately notify AGF of any accidents or incidents, in accordance with defined processes. Proactively act in cases where ESG issues are escalating, to avoid risks to people or property.
Social Responsibility
1. Support ESG Senior Manager in meeting CDP requirements. Overseeing stakeholder engagement and consultation at project-level in relation to the AGF’s activities and operations (including ensuring the ESIA Non-Technical Summary is disclosed and there is ongoing engagement throughout the project lifecycle).
2. Ensure implementation of the AGF/project grievance redressal mechanism and where required, support the projects to manage community grievances.
3. Support ESG Senior Manager in ensuring needs assessments are undertaken and implement the Community Development Programme/Giving Back Programme and action plans, in line with AGF and investor requirements and available budgets.
4. Support Senior Manager in implementing, monitoring and reporting the requirements set out in the Gender Integration Action Plan (GIAP).
5. Support Senior Manager in providing site level information related to CDP Programmes and adequate implementation of the same; also ensure constant liaising with CDP partners.

Stewardship

1. Identify and prioritise ESG initiatives, including those related to water conservation, wastewater management, and community engagement.
2. Stay up to date with emerging ESG trends, standards, and regulations, and where required/subject to approval, incorporate them into AGF's ESG strategy and practices.
3. Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to promote ESG initiatives and ensure alignment with AGF's mission and values.
Experience and Qualifications:
Required:
• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline, such as environmental science, sustainability, Environmental engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 06 years of experience in ESG/health and safety risk management, ESMS implementation, ESIA, sustainability, preferably with a focus on the renewable energy sector, or at least in infrastructure/construction projects.
• Experience of applying of GIIP, IFC Performance Standards, ILO Standards.
• Knowledge of HSSE regulations and relevant to renewable energy/waste to value.
• A high degree of personal and professional integrity and the ability to drive change.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English.
Preferred:
• Renewable energy/Waste to Value/Infrastructure experience.
• Experience in auditing, undertaking ESIAs, EHS studies etc.
• Experience in managing health and safety and/or health and safety qualification.
• In-house ESG role and/or E&S Consultancy background and/or managing consultants.
Desired Personal Skills:
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• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence especially dealing with contention issues, with experience engaging with regulators, cross-functional teams, investors, third party contractors/suppliers and local communities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Highly motivated and results driven.
• Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multi-tasking role, managing priorities, contractors and delivering to challenging timescales.
• Collaborative mindset and active on knowledge sharing. Ability to work independently as well as being effective as a team player.
• Ability to inspire confidence and commitment at all levels of the organisation.