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Head - Sustainability Frameworks

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive Group Sustainability Framework aligned with global standards such as IFC, OECD, UNGC, UNPRI, ISO, and GRI. It embeds sustainability across the business lifecycle, builds enterprise capability, and ensures consistent performance across all group companies and geographies
  • You will shape and lead the sustainability agenda for a global conglomerate
  • The role offers unparalleled exposure to senior leadership

About Our Client

The client is a large, diversified global conglomerate with operations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, employing over 150,000 people. Known for its forward‑thinking approach, the organization is investing heavily in sustainability, compliance, governance, and long‑term value creation, positioning sustainability as a strategic business enabler

Job Description

  • Develop and enhance the Group Sustainability Framework, including policies, management standards, technical standards, guidance notes, and SOPs.
  • Translate global sustainability standards into actionable group-wide policies.
  • Define long-term ESG vision, KPIs, targets, and maturity pathways.
  • Lead materiality assessments and integrate priority areas into business strategy.
  • Embed sustainability across the full lifecycle-supply chain, projects (ESIA/ESDD), product/brand sustainability, and M&A.
  • Partner with business heads, SMEs, consultants, and assurance bodies to ensure effective implementation.
  • Drive capability building through learning frameworks, e‑modules, workshops, and classroom-led interventions.
  • Monitor conformance, build analytical tools, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Manage relationships and service arrangements with auditors, consultants, and technical providers



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate brings 14-18 years of deep sustainability or ESG experience, with strong expertise in at least one core domain (Environment, Health, or Safety). They understand global sustainability standards, can collaborate effectively with SMEs and senior leaders, and excel at translating complex requirements into practical frameworks. Strong problem-solving skills, thought leadership, program management, and stakeholder influence are critical to succeed in this strategic role.

What's on Offer

  • A leadership role with significant global influence across 36 countries and multiple business verticals.
  • The opportunity to architect and execute a group-wide sustainability strategy and frameworks.
  • High visibility with CXO-level stakeholders and industry-leading experts.
  • A platform to shape sustainability practices across supply chains, projects, brands, and future M&A decisions.
  • The chance to drive large-scale capability building and establish sustainability as a core enterprise capability



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JN-042026-6989237

Job summary

Function
Consultancy, Strategy & Change
Sub Sector
Corporate Strategy and M&A
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-6989237

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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