Job Description

The Corporate Responsibility (CR) team’s mission is to support Company X’s brands, regions and functions.

The Senior Manager of Climate Action will lead strategy development and execution of initiatives to meet Company X’s environmental / climate targets, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The Senior Manager will manage integration of climate action driven principles/practices into internal policies, procedures, and associate trainings.

The Senior Manager will exhibit excellent communication and program management skills, analytic capabilities, and effective problem-solving. The success of this role will require the Senior Manager to foster partnerships with and mobilize key internal partners (Global Sustainability Teams, Brand Teams, Finance, Facility Managers, Real Estate, Construction, Procurement, Legal, Accounting) and key Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives.

Responsibilities

Drive progress against Company X’s Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions target and Climate Action Priorities

• Mobilize and govern cross-functional working group to action Global Climate Action priorities and achieve emissions reductions
• Develop internal trainings to educate associates on Company X’s Climate Action ambitions and the required actions to drive change
• Maintain greenhouse gas emissions reduction target alignment with current science
• Oversee the development of Company X’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Footprint, including calculations of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in accordance with established protocols such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
• Review, analyze and provide strategic recommendations related to improving global owned and operated facility environmental performance – with a view to develop, drive and implement scalable and efficient initiatives

Manage climate-related reporting to fulfill external commitments and regulatory requirements

• Work cross-functionally to ensure Company X’s sustainability reporting is audit-ready by implementing processes and controls to maintain accurate and complete data and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with established assurance protocols
• Provide content for internal and external reporting initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Annual Report, and Corporate Responsibility Report, ensuring that our sustainability efforts are accurately and effectively communicated to public-facing stakeholders
• Identify required changes to Company X’s climate-related disclosure strategy as regulatory requirements (SEC, EU CSRD) and new frameworks/standards evolve

Strategically Partner with Real Estate, Landlords and co-tenants integrate Company X’s Climate Action Priorities into leasing and operational practices

• Embed Company X’s Scope 1&2 Emission Reduction and 100% Renewable Energy Initiatives into future new leases and renewals, strategizing with Landlords and co-tenants on renewable energy options and energy efficiency measures

Requirements

• At least 5 years relevant experience, ideally with a focus on retail operations, strategy development, and sustainability
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with team leadership, external business partners, industry peers and overseas teams
• Business acumen to partner with all brands, commercial regions, and corporate functions
• Experience with key reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD), leading ESG rating platforms (CDP), and retailer reporting programs
• Demonstrated ability driving sustainability initiatives focused on owned and operated facilities
• Experience managing and providing internal and external trainings
• Strong problem solving abilities with a solutions oriented mindset
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically to deliver results
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to explain complex data and content in a clear and impactful way with target audiences in mind
• Proficient in using MS Excel to combine and analyze data from various sources, and generate reports and graphics
• Advanced proficiency with PowerPoint
• Proven ability to build a team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of the apparel industry, consumer goods industry, product development or supply chain preferred

Pay Range:$125,000 – $130,000