Sustainability Specialist

Calderys is seeking a Sustainability Specialist in New Delhi, India, to manage climate change initiatives, focusing on Scope 3 GHG calculations and strategy. Responsibilities include project management, cross-functional collaboration, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder training. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or related fields, with 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of GHG Protocol and sustainability reporting standards.
Summary

The Sustainability Specialist (Climate Change incl. scope 3) will play a critical role in coordinating and managing initiatives focused on climate change. The core responsibilities include project management of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) calculations and climate change strategy, coordination with cross-functional teams for having full view on climate mitigation, adaptation planning, and data reporting, particularly related to CSRD. The role involves developing methodologies, training stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable climate-related laws and standards for the group.

Responsibilities
• Supervise Climate Strategy
• Coordinate and manage projects related to climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
• Collaborate with relevant teams, including Operations Excellence and Energy, Industrial Risks, and Operations, to align strategies and ensure a holistic approach.
• Develop and implement climate change policies tailored to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Scope 3 GHG Emissions Management
• Lead Scope 3 GHG emissions calculation projects, working transversally with teams and providing guidance on data collection and reporting.
• Develop methodologies and training programs (in collaboration with third parties) to ensure the consistency and accuracy of data and its reporting.
• Coordinate with relevant global and local teams to ensure timely and accurate data submission.
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Monitor compliance with climate change regulations, reporting requirements, and standards.
• Escalate issues, risks, and instances of non-compliance promptly to the sustainability steering committee.
• Ensure timely submission of climate-related disclosures and responses to regulatory bodies.

Key Interactions
• Operations, incl. Operations Excellence and Energy Teams
• Purchasing
• Plant Teams

Requirements
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in sustainability, climate change, or environmental management, with a focus on GHG accounting and project coordination.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of GHG Protocol, Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Familiarity with climate adaptation and mitigation frameworks.
• Experience with sustainability reporting tools and standards (e.g., CDP, TCFD).
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Calderys Group

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions . The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

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