DGM / GM - Sustainability & Compliance

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and lead the organization’s overall Sustainability & ESG strategy, aligning with business objectives, global best practices, and buyer expectations.
• Establish a robust sustainability governance framework, integrating ESG principles into operational decision-making, investment planning, and supply-chain management to foster a strong sustainability culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost and operational efficiency, environmental performance, and overall business competitiveness through targeted sustainability initiatives.

Environmental & ESG Performance

• Drive the organization’s sustainability roadmap, including energy/water conservation, waste/chemical management, circularity, and long-term Net Zero/carbon reduction initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key Environmental & Sustainability KPIs (GHG emissions, carbon footprint, resource efficiency) and benchmark organizational performance against global standards.
• Lead and oversee assessment programs such as the Higg Index (FEM/FSLM) and ensure comprehensive environmental risk management.

Compliance, Audits & Certifications

• Ensure strict compliance with local environmental and labor regulations, buyer Codes of Conduct (CoC), and international industry standards.
• Oversee all major social, technical, environmental, and ESG audits, acting as the lead for certifications such as GRS, OCS, GOTS, etc.
• Drive the effective preparation, implementation, and closure of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) arising from audits, assessments, and compliance reviews.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Act as the senior representative for the organization with international buyers, regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and industry associations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive ESG/Sustainability reports, KPI tracking, and CAP status to the Managing Director, CEO, and Board of Directors.
• Keep senior management consistently updated on evolving climate legislation, international ESG frameworks, and shifts in buyer standards.

Supply Chain & Team Development

• Establish supplier sustainability requirements, conduct periodic risk assessments, and monitor performance across the broader supply chain.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Sustainability & Compliance team to enhance their skills and capabilities.