SynopsisAs organisations step up their sustainability efforts, demand is also growing for senior leadership talent, including business heads for renewable energy businesses, chief executives for solar, wind and energy storage platforms, chief technology officers and chief sustainability officers, said search firms and recruiters.AgenciesPackages for senior leadership roles range from around `75L annually for business heads and sustainability heads to `2.5 cr and above at the CXO levelBENGALURU: India's green transition is triggering a hiring surge, as companies race to build the workforce needed to meet net-zero goals, improve energy efficiency and scale up renewable energy businesses.From sustainability consultants and energy management specialists to green hydrogen experts and chief sustainability officers, demand for green talent is increasing across companies such as Schneider Electric, ReNew, L&T and Navitas Solar, which are looking to not just expand their teams but also tap into global talent pools.As organisations step up their sustainability efforts, demand is also growing for senior leadership talent, including business heads for renewable energy businesses, chief executives for solar, wind and energy storage platforms, chief technology officers and chief sustainability officers, said search firms and recruiters.Compensation packages for senior leadership roles range from around Rs 75 lakh annually for business heads and sustainability heads to Rs 2.5 crore and above at the CXO level, according to recruiters.Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependenceThe hiring momentum comes amid a broader push by corporate India into clean energy and sustainability. At its recent annual general meeting, Reliance Industries said its new energy businesses will generate around 200,000 jobs.Multiple talent pipelinesTalent is increasingly being sourced from adjacent sectors such as power and utilities, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, and chemicals and process industries. At the same time, as India scales up domestic manufacturing of solar cells, modules, batteries and green hydrogen technologies, companies are also looking overseas for specialised expertise, hiring Indian-origin professionals and global experts from markets further along in the energy transition journey, including Germany, the US, South Korea and Japan.SolarSquare raises $53 million in India’s largest residential solar funding roundSchneider Electric is hiring for key roles across sustainability consulting, ESG (environmental, social and governance) and sustainability strategy, energy management, decarbonisation, environmental management and energy efficiency. With more than 38,000 employees, the company is the French multinational's largest talent hub.Read More News on...moreless