1)  Job Purpose: 

To lead the implementation of various sustainability related activities with an objective to build Birla Cellulose reputation as the global leader of sustainable business practices in Industry.

• Birla Cellulose is among the leaders in manmade cellulosic fibre (MMCF) producers globally with operations and marketing reach across the globe. 
• The job holder will responsible for setting up and supporting the development of both internal and external communications programme.
• Developing excellent relationships with the Units by supporting the education, awareness and motivation to reach international standards and best practices.
• Developing the business sustainability reporting and analysis & benchmarking processes.
• Provide analysis of the performance of business with regards to sustainability against internal and external benchmarks.
• Engage with multi-stakeholder organizations for promoting and implementing sustainability practices within the organization and communicating with other stakeholders.

3) Key Result Areas: 

Developing the Business Sustainability Report

• To regularly evaluate the scope of material issues, the boundaries identified for each and the timescale considered
• To publish Sustainability Report using globally accepted standards (like GRI)
• A consolidated report to be published for all stakeholders as per the agreed timelines

Sustainability Communications

• To prepare external messaging to enhance Birla Cellulose brand positioning through articles, case studies responsible 
• To provide constructive inputs and influence Brands with our sustainability credentials

Support for Public Disclosures

• To work with sites for participation in disclosure platforms such as BRSR, CDP, DJSI, MSCI etc. to enhance transparency of performance through data assurance

Support for programmes like Supplier Management and Human Rights

• To implement programmes related to supplier sustainability assessment for a sustainable supply chain
• To implement HRDD across the sites to building leadership through competitive advantage

Periodic Knowledge upgradation on Sustainability

• To prepare comparative information based on competition or similar industry relevant to our business and practices that could be applicable to our business
• Changing scenarios & trends on Sustainability which may help us in aligning our Strategy with Business goals

Learning through external interventions, Awards & Conferences

• To establish BC Brand by participating in various Awards and other activities to showcase our efforts towards Sustainability
• To attend various forums to understand industry requirement from external perspective

Relationship Type 

Frequency 

Nature 

Internal

• 1.      Unit SPOCs of all Plants

• 2.      Supply Chain Team

• 3.      Business HR & Unit HR

• 4.      Grasim CFD

Regular

Regular

Once a month

Regular

Work for sustainability report, other sustainability related disclosures like BRSR, DJSI, CDP etc.

Work on the sustainable supply chain programme

Work on the Human Rights and other programme in supply chain, details on employees, training etc.

Disclosures for BRSR, DJSI, CDP, Board Meeting, Investor Meet etc.

External

1. Sustainability focused NGOs and multi-stakeholder org.

1. Consulting Agencies

1. Global Brands / Retailers and Customers

Regular

Regular

Regular

Benchmark Studies, surveys, questionnaires, audits, annual rankings etc.

Publication of Articles / Case Studies, LCAs, Assurance, Supply Chain Programme etc.   

Support in disseminating required info about Business and Brand building