Senior Sustainability Manager

JOB TITLE: Manager - Sustainability

LOCATION: Delhi

DEPARTMENT: Sustainability

ABOUT goSTOPS:

goSTOPS is India's premier backpacker hostel chain, offering vibrant and affordable stays and experiences for young travelers. With a rapidly expanding network across the country, we’re committed to making travel affordable, accessible, and unforgettable. Join us as we shape the future of travel for the next generation!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Manager – Sustainability will play a critical role in executing goSTOPS’ ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) strategy. This includes managing on-ground sustainability initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring resource efficiency, implementing waste and energy frameworks, and maintaining ESG reporting systems across the organization’s pan-India operations. This is a cross-functional role involving collaboration with legal, operations, engineering, finance, and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

DG Set Monitoring & Emissions Compliance

• Monitor diesel generator (DG) usage across all operational properties by CPCB norms.
• Track fuel consumption, runtime, and emissions to calculate and report the carbon footprint.
• Coordinate with engineering and legal teams for consents under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.
• Implement emission reduction strategies such as retrofitting and transitioning to cleaner fuels where feasible.

Fuel Meter Integration & Energy Analytics

• Oversee the deployment and calibration of fuel meters on DG sets and relevant equipment across sites.
• Analyze real-time fuel consumption data to identify inefficiencies, leakage risks, and optimize fuel usage.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and finance teams to benchmark KPIs and manage energy-related OPEX.
• Integrate fuel data into ESG dashboards and sustainability reports for transparent carbon tracking.

Waste Management & Circularity

• Implement waste segregation systems at source—wet/dry/hazardous/e-wastecategories.
• Ensure vendor tie-ups for compliant collection, disposal, and recycling with manifest record maintenance.
• Encourage circular practices: repurposing materials, vendor take-back, and zero-waste certification.
• Train staff on SWM compliance and behavioral segregation practices.

ESMS Implementation (Environmental & Social Management System)

• Institutionalize an ESMS aligned with IFC Performance Standards and/or investor ESG requirements.
• Conduct site-level E&S risk assessments and mitigation planning during expansions or new leases.
• Maintain risk registers, grievance mechanisms, stakeholder logs, and ESMS performance reports.
• Lead awareness and training sessions for internal teams and vendors; ensure compliance audits.

ESG Action Plan Execution & Reporting

• Translate organizational ESG vision into a strategic and tactical ESG Action Plan with KPIs.
• Collaborate across departments—legal, HR, finance, operations—for smooth implementation.
• Monitor progress using ESG tools or spreadsheets, and report in alignment with BRSR, GRI, SASB, or lender mandates.
• Support ESG ratings, investor due diligence, and sustainability-linked financing efforts.

Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction Strategy

• Develop and implement an Energy Efficiency Policy targeting infrastructure upgrades and behavioral change.
• Drive energy optimization projects—LEDs, HVAC retrofits, BMS integration, and renewable energy pilots.
• Facilitate regular energy audits and ensure compliance with internal and statutory energy standards.
• Align carbon accounting and reduction efforts with global benchmarks (e.g. SBTi, ISO 50001).

Water Management & Conservation

• Deploy metering systems and water-saving technologies across all facilities.
• Ensure compliance with CGWB and state water usage norms through documentation and disclosures.
• Promote reuse strategies, such as rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and low-flow fixtures.
• Conduct awareness programs and report water performance in ESG frameworks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualification

Bachelor’s + Postgraduate in Sustainability, EHS, or ESG.

M.Tech, MBA-ESG, M.Sc. in Environmental Management

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES

1 - 4–6 years of relevant work experience.

2 - ESG systems management, stakeholder engagement

3 - Knowledge of Indian environmental regulations (CPCB, SWM, Air Act)

4 - Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks: BRSR, GRI, SASB, IFC PS

5 - Data analysis and dashboarding (Excel, Power BI, ESG tools)

6 - Vendor management and compliance documentation

7 - Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

8 - Ability to balance grassroots implementation with reporting and metrics

WHAT WE OFFER

1 - A dynamic, high-energy environment where innovation in sustainability is encouraged

2 - Opportunity to shape the ESG footprint of a fast-growing travel brand

3 - Exposure to sustainability-linked financing and impact reporting

4 - Ownership, autonomy, and a chance to drive real-world climate and social impact