ESG Officer

Role Purpose: Support UGRO Capital’s ESG, sustainability, and impact strategy by embedding environmental and social principles into core business operations, with a strong focus on GHG emissions accounting, ESG ratings, and regulatory reporting. Key Responsibilities

• · Assist in driving adoption of ESG best practices across business functions.
• · Collect, analyse, and report data on ESG initiatives, KPIs, and progress.
• · Conduct GHG emissions accounting (Scope 1, 2, 3, and Category 15 – financed emissions).
• · Prepare ESG disclosures, investor presentations, and sustainability reports aligned with global frameworks/standards (e.g., GRI, IR, TCFD, CDP, DJSI)
• · Support engagement with impact investors and sustainable finance partners by managing ESG rating requirements and disclosures.
• · Monitor evolving ESG regulations, sustainable finance trends, and reporting frameworks relevant to the MSME sector.
• · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ESG into lending, vendor management, and workforce culture.

Candidate Profile · Experience: 2–5 years in ESG, sustainability, or risk management roles, preferably within BFSI. · Technical Skills: o Hands-on experience in GHG emissions accounting (Scope 1, 2, 3, Cat 15 financed emissions). o Familiarity with ESG ratings methodologies (MSCI, Sustainalytics, CRISIL, etc.). o Strong knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, IR, TCFD, BRSR). · Domain Knowledge: Exposure to sustainable finance, impact investing, and MSME sector ESG challenges. · Analytical Skills: Ability to monitor, analyze, and interpret ESG data for reporting and decision-making. · Communication: Strong skills in preparing concise reports, dashboards, and investor-ready presentations. Preferred Background · BFSI sector experience with exposure to sustainability or risk functions. · Prior involvement in ESG disclosures, ratings, or sustainability audits and third party assurance