Application Guide

How to Apply for Consultant - Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change

at Environmental Resources Management

🏢 About Environmental Resources Management

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global sustainability consultancy with a strong presence in India, known for its hands-on approach to accelerating low-carbon transitions and ESG integration. Working here means joining a team that directly influences corporate sustainability strategies across South and Southeast Asia, offering exposure to diverse industries and real-world impact.

About This Role

As a Consultant in Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change, you will lead ESG projects from strategy to on-ground implementation, including conducting site audits and stakeholder interviews across the region. This role is impactful because you'll help clients navigate complex frameworks like BRSR and TCFD while driving measurable environmental and social outcomes in emerging markets.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve a morning flight to a client site in rural India for an ESG audit, followed by afternoon stakeholder interviews and data collection. Back at the hotel, you'll draft findings and metrics, then join a virtual call with the ERM team to align on deliverables. Evenings often involve report writing and planning next week's travel to another project in Southeast Asia.

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🎯 Who Environmental Resources Management Is Looking For

  • 5–9 years of hands-on ESG consulting experience with a proven track record of delivering projects in South or Southeast Asia, including field audits and due diligence.
  • Deep expertise in multiple ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, DJSI, CDP, BRSR, TCFD, UNPRI) and ability to apply them to diverse client contexts.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills to produce high-quality reports and metrics, with fluency in English for client presentations.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (50%+ time) across India and neighboring countries, comfortable working in varied environments from corporate offices to industrial sites.

📝 Tips for Applying to Environmental Resources Management

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific ESG frameworks you've used (e.g., BRSR, TCFD) and quantify outcomes (e.g., 'Reduced client's carbon footprint by 20% through audit recommendations').

2

Include examples of on-site fieldwork in South/Southeast Asia, such as conducting environmental audits or stakeholder interviews in remote locations.

3

Mention any experience with Indian regulatory requirements like BRSR, as this is a key differentiator for ERM's India practice.

4

Showcase your ability to manage multiple deliverables by describing a project where you led both strategic analysis and implementation.

5

Research ERM's recent projects in India (e.g., in renewable energy or supply chain sustainability) and reference them in your cover letter.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your hands-on experience with ESG audits and due diligence in the region, not just desk-based reporting.', "Highlight your fluency in multiple ESG frameworks and how you've adapted them to local contexts (e.g., BRSR for Indian clients).", 'Demonstrate your willingness to travel extensively and provide examples of working in diverse cultural settings.', 'Express passion for accelerating low-carbon transitions and advancing ESG priorities in emerging markets.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review ERM's recent sustainability reports and case studies on their website, especially those focused on India and Southeast Asia.
  • → Understand the specific requirements of BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) mandated by SEBI in India.
  • → Familiarize yourself with ERM's key clients in the region (e.g., in energy, manufacturing, or finance) and their sustainability challenges.
  • → Check ERM's thought leadership on climate risk and net-zero strategies to align your interview responses with their approach.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a specific ESG project you led in South/Southeast Asia, including challenges faced on-site and how you resolved them.
2 How would you approach a client who is new to BRSR reporting? What steps would you take to guide them?
3 Describe a time you had to present complex ESG data to a non-technical audience. How did you ensure clarity?
4 How do you stay updated on evolving ESG frameworks (e.g., TCFD updates) and integrate them into client work?
5 Given extensive travel, how do you manage work-life balance and maintain productivity across different time zones?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid focusing solely on theoretical knowledge without demonstrating practical, on-the-ground implementation experience.
  • Don't underestimate the travel requirement – be honest about your willingness and ability to travel frequently across South and Southeast Asia.
  • Avoid generic statements about sustainability; instead, show specific knowledge of frameworks like BRSR and regional nuances.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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