Head - Sustainability / ESG Compliance (Product & Supply chain) || Kolkata || CTC upto 50 Lakhs

Key Responsibilities:

a) Product Stewardship

•Develop sustainable product strategies that align with the luxury brand's sustainability vision & goals.

•Integrating sustainable practices into the product lifecycle, from design and sourcing to production and post-consumer care.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainable materials, ethical procurement, production process, logistics etc.

•Drive Certifications like Positive luxury (Butterfly), Cradle to Cradle - C2C, Cruelty-Free products, PETA, Eco-cert, GOTS and other certifications as suitable to Luxury retail.

•Drive traceability & digital product passport as per emerging needs for ESG norms and compliance

•Ensure safer products and reduced chemical footprint in dyeing, printing, finishing etc through MRSL Compliance and ZDHC, Blue-sign certifications.

b)Sustainable Packaging Material

•Packaging Material standardization & Optimization to reduce the usages of Pollutant Materials.

•Explore option for alternative materials and sustainable packaging process

•Development & implementation of Sustainable packaging materials as per Plastic Waste Management Rule and EPR compliance

c)Supply Chain Sustainability

•Develop artisans, clusters & promote sustainable livelihood

•Ensure responsible and ethical business practices within supply chain through Vendor social compliance audits at suppliers, artisans, cluster level & home-based workers.

•ESG implementation, Scope -3 and GHG footprint reduction at brand /supplier level

•Cascading of sustainable luxury concept across supply chain for positive brand equity and reputation

d)Others

•Monitor and report on sustainability performance like Brand Sustainability Dashboard & identify areas for improvement and innovation.

•Communicate sustainability initiatives to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting the brand's commitment and fostering transparency

•Capability building, awareness program & best practices sharing to brand, supplier & key stakeholders.

Essential Skills:

• Deep understanding of sustainable materials and manufacturing processes:
• Knowledge of certifications like Butterfly, C2C, responsible sourcing practices etc.
• Ability to assess and mitigate environmental risks and improve sustainability performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills:
• Ability to engage with stakeholders, including designers, manufacturers, and customers.
• Industry knowledge: Familiarity with the luxury retail market and consumer preferences for sustainable products.

Academic Qualifications:

•Graduate in Textile / Fashion from premier institute

•Program on Sustainability / ESG compliance related to product and process