Sustainability & CSR Head

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion? We are now looking for a …

Sustainability & CSR Head, India

Reports To: Business Line Head

Location: Pune/ Bangalore

• Purpose of Position: The role will be Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Sustainability framework & Strategy for the organization (70%) and manage the corporate social responsibility (30%) initiatives across India.
  

Key responsibilities:

• Defining sustainability strategy for the company, and facilitation for SKF’s full Value chain for Policy, procedure, Operational requirements, and communication.
• Reporting as per mandatory / Non-mandatory requirements of sustainability reporting such as BRSR (Business Responsibility & Sustainability report), IR(integrated reporting),GRI reporting.
• To develop and implement the SKF’s Environment & Sustainability Standards in line with the international best practices and to manage the SKF’s environmental impacts to maximize resources & energy efficiency and minimize waste.
• Understanding the risks and opportunities arising from climate change and incorporating them in Enterprise-wide risk management exercise
• Carbon foot printing assessment and carbon neutrality strategies, climate change mitigation strategies, and Product Life cycle assessment.
• Monitoring and improving the sustainability performance of the company for various Sustainability parameters.
• Executing & Facilitation for sustainability / BRSR-related Projects in the value chain for issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, Human rights and building design.
• Communication and training on sustainability issues like climate change, Human rights, product life cycles assessment, Policy advocacy,
• Liaise with various external agencies such as stakeholder groups including employees, consumers, business partners and suppliers and NGO, Govt bodies and trade associations.
• Providing various input to teams for Customer compliance for sustainability data such as ESG compliance, resource efficiency, GHG Emission.
• Lead CSR projects from concept to execution, including budgeting and impact assessment
• Coordinate employee volunteering programs and engagement campaigns
• Metrics
• ESG Parameter improvements in the value chain.
• Sustainability \ Nonfinancial reporting
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Sustainability Projects in the value chain
• Profile of the jobholder:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business, or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in CSR, ESG, or sustainability roles
• Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks and reporting standards
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for social impact and environmental stewardship
  

You will enjoy working here if you (are/have)

Ideal profile would be someone keen to learn, grow and work in fast paced environment. Someone who is:

• Strategic and Visionary: Sees the big picture and connects CSR and sustainability goals to long term business strategy and brand image.
• Curious & Data oriented: Makes decisions based on data, and continuously learn on new trends and reporting standards.
• Excellent Communicator: Coordinates between departments, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Passionate & Resilient: Handles multiple tasks and thrives in dynamic environments.
  

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

Some Additional Information

This position will be located in Bangalore or Pune.

If you have any questions about the position or regarding the recruitment process, please contact Sonam Dalal, Consultant, RPO by email sonam.dalal@skf.com.

Is this you?

If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV in English no later than 25-September-2025. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

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About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.