**Job Description :** **Purpose:** Custodian of ESG Planning and Reporting. The role will own up the planning for achieving the short term / medium term / long term goals for Diageo India and project managing the achievements against the same. Compliance with regulatory and technical literature (SASB / other Indian standards / literature), Owning assurance as per India regulatory requirements and Diageo global standards. The role will set up a process and policies for best-in-class ESG framework, which includes, processes which are sustainable with common interpretation and automation for data integrity, Controls and accountability with the respective stakeholders within the organization. Act as value-add business partner for ESG stakeholders within the company and embed ESG in “Everything and Everywhere” **Key Stakeholders:** CEO / India EXCOM / Diageo India and Group ESG Team/ Financial Controller / Supply Finance Team Investor Relations and Company Secretary / GAR, CARM, Statutory auditors, Board of Directors, Audit Committee / ESG Committee. **Key Responsibilities** **_Process / Policy / Controls:_** + Lead ESG Metrics process transformations: Design and review of process documentation including flow charts, scope/boundary definitions, roles & responsibilities matrix, policies, risk & controls framework and KPIs for data collection, processing, review & validation, aggregation, assurance and reporting of ESG metrics. + Ensure integration of the reported ESG metrics with reporting related to financial / secretarial / HR / other areas as applicable as applicable + Advise Metric owners and Data owners across multiple functions on processes and controls improvements in ESG processes; support in identifying gaps and designing adequate remediation plans + Generate controls awareness and provide trainings to Metric owners, Data owners and functional teams on process and controls requirements + Periodically assess controls related matters and topics impacting the ESG disclosures **_Assurance:_** + Coordinate with external assurance providers on attestation work, and with Internal Controls and Internal Audit on internal reviews **_Automation:_** + Advise on system implementations impacting process and controls over ESG reporting + Identify opportunities for automation, standardization and simplification to drive efficiencies and improvement to ways of working **_Best in Class approach:_** + Demonstrate knowledge of the evolving landscape of ESG related regulations across the world (e.g., SEC, EU CSRD, and other country regulations related to ESG). + Stay up to date on sustainability industry trends and reporting frameworks + Provide direction, mentorship, and support to other functional colleagues in areas of own expertise + Effective communication, project management, and presentation skills. **Diversity statement** Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Bangalore HO **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2024-10-07 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. 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