Manager (ESG & Sustainability)

Company Description Pierag Consulting is a global consulting firm that blends deep domestic proficiency with international expertise to serve clients across the US, India, UK, and Southeast Asia. The firm advises prominent organizations in areas including Accounting Advisory, Business Risk, Technology Risk, Assurance, ESG & Sustainability, Deals Advisory, Tax, and Digital. Guided by the purpose of Inspiring people to do things that Inspire them and values of Excellence, Equity, and Empathy, Pierag empowers its teams to deliver impactful results. Founded in February 2021 and formerly known as Pierian – Assurance and Advisory Services, the firm has rapidly expanded its presence. Pierag operates from offices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Washington DC, Melbourne, and Singapore.

Qualification

Masters Degree or Professional Certifications in ESG/Sustainability, Environmental Management, Climate Change, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), Economics, Public Policy, or related disciplines.

About the Role

We are seeking dynamic professionals to play a dual role in driving the growth and delivery of our ESG & Sustainability Practice.

The position requires an equal focus on Project Execution and Business Development with the responsibility for creating new business opportunities, building strategic client relationships, developing market-facing ESG solutions, and executing high-quality sustainability consulting engagements.

The ideal candidate should possess a combination of strong ESG domain expertise, consulting capabilities, client management skills, and commercial acumen. The individual will help organizations navigate evolving sustainability challenges while contributing significantly to the expansion and growth of the ESG practice.

The candidate should have strong understanding and hands-on experience in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting (including Scope III), Carbon Markets, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), CDP, TCFD, Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis, ESG Reporting Frameworks, ESG Strategy Development, ESG Risk Assessments, Sustainability Assurance, and broader sustainability domains including waste management, biodiversity, circular economy, water stewardship, energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, sustainable finance, and responsible business practices.