Terviva India Pvt Limited
Position: ESG & Sustainability Reporting Manager

Reports to: Global Sustainability Manager (NYC)

Location- Mumbai

Salary range- 15-30 LPA

Job Type: Full-Time

About Terviva

Terviva is a food and agriculture company committed to transforming the industry by making food production more accessible and equitable to farmers, and more sustainable for our communities and our planet.

We develop and cultivate high yielding pongamia trees that produce climate-friendly products to help feed and power our world more sustainability. We produce renewable energy products and tasty and nourishing plant-based Ponova oil and protein food ingredients - in pursuit of our goal to “plant millions of trees, to feed billions of people!”

We value and strive towards diversity and inclusion as an essential part of who we are. We recruit teammates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because we know our diversity makes us stronger.

Learn more at Terviva.com

Overview:

As the ESG & Sustainability Reporting Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our sustainability and ESG strategies. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, managing certifications such as ISCC (EU, PLUS, and CORSIA) and FairWild, and communicating our progress to stakeholders. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help Terviva drive meaningful change in the agriculture, food, and energy industries through the adoption of more climate-friendly products and practices.

This role is based in India and reports to a global sustainability team. The role has a global scope covering reporting topics on a range of global sustainability topics (e.g. company GHG emissions), with a particular focus on reporting on Terviva’s India-based operations and supply chain.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sustainability Strategy: Develop and refine reporting strategy for sustainability and impact that supports Terviva’s broader sustainability and impact strategy and is in alignment with industry best practices and global reporting standards (e.g. GRI, SASB, TCFD)
• Data Collection and Analysis: Gather data on sustainability and impact metrics, such as carbon emissions, supply chain traceability, waste reduction, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement. Analyze this data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for innovation.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive and accurate sustainability and CSR reports for internal/external stakeholders and investors, including annual reports, ESG disclosures, and other relevant documentation.
• Compliance: Stay current with sustainability regulations and reporting standards, ensuring the company's compliance and transparency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and investors to communicate our sustainability and impact efforts, address inquiries, and collaborate on initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement sustainability and CSR initiatives to drive continuous improvement in our environmental and social impact.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Lead or support the development and execution of sustainability programs, projects, and initiatives across the organization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including supply chain, HR, and marketing, to integrate sustainability and CSR principles into their operations.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years working in social or environmental impact and sustainability.
• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience in sustainability and CSR reporting, including familiarity with GRI, SASB, or other relevant frameworks.
• Familiarity with human rights standards and organizations including Fair Trade, Fair Labor Association, Fair for Life, etc.
• Experience building and maintaining reporting systems and infrastructure to collect sustainability and CSR data.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across different levels, cultures, and geographies of the organization.

Personal Characteristics

• You’re passionate about sustainability, especially increasing the awareness and impact of people’s day-to-day choices on the world, such as the food they eat, the energy they use, and the brands they support.
• You’re comfortable engaging with a global set of peers, partners, and vendors.
• You believe that people and nature can both thrive, particularly if we draw on traditional knowledge and science in our day-to-day work.
• You're a skilled communicator and thrive in situations where translation is required across disciplines such as farming, policy, and science.
• You believe meaningful change and enduring impact is built on fostering curiosity, creativity, and commitment in a culture of mutual respect and accountability.
• You've managed a variety of successful projects from inception to delivery, working with diverse stakeholders and often transitioning your work to be owned and advanced by others.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and redirection – hallmarks of a growth-stage venture introducing a new crop and products to the world.
• You're devoted to continuous learning, development, and you find new ways of challenging yourself.

Education level: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Sustainability, or related studies.

Working at Terviva offers you:

• The opportunity to make a difference in a fast-growing, mission-driven company that intends to make an impact on sustainability, climate change and inequality by partnering with farmers to plant millions of trees to feed billions of people!
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
• Potential annual bonus.
• Stock options, commensurate with role and experience.
• Medical and dental, vision and life insurance (employee premium fully paid by Terviva.)
• Generous leave package.

Next Steps:

To apply, please respond to the company position below.

Please include your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself, your experience and why you are well suited for this job with Terviva.

Terviva is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status or characteristic. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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Appendix A: Updated Terviva Culture & Values – July 2021

Terviva is a food and agriculture company committed to transforming the industry by making food production more accessible and equitable to farmers, and more sustainable for our communities and our planet. We develop and cultivate high yielding pongamia trees that produce tasty and nourishing plant-based Ponova oil and protein food ingredients - in pursuit of our goal to “plant millions of trees, to feed billions of people!”

The Senior Manager, Sustainability Operations & Reporting oversees strategy implementation and reporting across Terviva’s products and business, overseeing day-to-day management of our product sustainability and responsible sourcing work to achieve our climate and sustainable development goals with partners by creating high-value pongamia-based products.

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• Competitive annual salary, commensurate with experience

• Potential 10% annual bonus

• Medical and insurance coverage

• Generous leave package

Our Job Descriptions are not intended to be a complete detailed account of all activities. We’re a small business operating in a fast-moving and competitive global environment and so we need employees to be flexible about their Roles, Responsibilities and flexibility in place of working.

Working at Terviva offers you:

Hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office & remote Five day work week

Potential Global Exposure

Autonomy to work

• The opportunity to make a difference in a fast-growing, mission-driven company that intends to make an impact on sustainability, climate change and inequality by partnering with farmers to plant millions of trees to feed billions of people!

COVID-19 Recruiting Process in Place:

• Remote interview process will be followed.
• Personal protective equipment will be provided according to current safety guidelines
• Temperature screenings will be required for all in-person interviews
• Social distancing guidelines will be implemented.
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures are in place.
• Terviva requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before reporting for work.

Next Steps

• To apply, please respond to the company position below.

• Please include your resume and a great cover letter telling us about yourself, your experience and why you are well suited for this job with Terviva.

Terviva is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, disability or handicap (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our executive team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.