The Head - CSR & ESG Compliance will lead the organization's CSR strategy and ESG governance with a strong focus on circular economy, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. This role will ensure regulatory compliance, drive responsible business practices, and deliver measurable social and environmental impact aligned with global ESG frameworks and India's CSR mandates.

CSR & ESG Strategy Leadership:

- Define and drive an integrated CSR and ESG strategy aligned with circular economy principles, SDGs, and business priorities.

- Anchor sustainability initiatives across waste management, recycling, responsible consumption, and climate impact / action.

- Embed ESG considerations into business and operational decision-making.

ESG Compliance & Governance:

- Lead compliance with Companies Act, 2013 (CSR) and ESG disclosure frameworks including BRSR, GRI, and global reporting standards.

- Establish governance structures, policies, and controls to ensure audit-ready, transparent ESG reporting.

- Track and monitor ESG metrics, risk registers, and regulatory updates

CSR Program & Portfolio Management:

- Design and scale initiatives focused on circular economy awareness, waste management, skilling, and sustainability educatio.

- Drive innovation through technology-enabled social and environmental programs.

Corporate Partnerships & Ecosystem Collaboration:

- Build strategic partnerships with corporates, recyclers, producers, NGOs, government bodies, and industry platforms.

- Align CSR and ESG initiatives with partner goals, ESG commitments, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks

- Engage with ecosystems (e.g., Nasscom, sustainability alliances, startups) to drive cross-sector collaboration.

Grant Management & Donor Reporting:

- Lead end-to-end grant management including due diligence, proposal design, fund utilization, and reporting

- Develop robust impact and ESG-linked reporting mechanisms for corporate donors and stakeholders

- Ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term stakeholder trust.

- Responsible for revenue and gross margin.

Impact Measurement & M&E:

- Establish advanced Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks to measure environmental and social outcomes

- Track impact metrics such as carbon reduction, waste recycled & collected etc.

- Publish ESG-aligned impact reports and insights.

Corporate Volunteering & Culture Building:

- Drive employee engagement through sustainability-led volunteering programs (e.g., recycling drives, awareness campaigns)

- Build a culture of responsible consumption and environmental stewardship within the organization.

NGO Capacity Building:

- Lead Pan-India NGO capacity-building initiatives focused on circular economy practices, compliance, and digital readiness.

- Strengthen NGO capabilities in impact measurement, sustainability, and governance.

Thought Leadership & Advocacy:

- Position the organization as a thought leader in circular economy and responsible recycling ecosystems.

- Lead forums, summits, and industry dialogues on ESG compliance, sustainability, and circularity.