Sr Sustainability Manager - (Environmental, Scope 3, Apparel)

About the role

The Senior Sustainability Manager will lead the brand's environmental strategy with a strong focus on Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain. The role is responsible for designing and executing environmental programs, setting clear sustainability goals, and embedding them into day-to-day operations in partnership with cross‑functional teams.​

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental sustainability programs with a primary focus on Scope 3 emissions (materials, manufacturing, logistics, use phase and end-of-life of products) in line with the brand's climate and ESG commitments.​

• Formulate medium‑ and long‑term sustainability goals for the apparel business, including science‑based targets, resource efficiency, circularity and waste reduction objectives.​

• Define, track and continuously improve KPIs (e.g. emissions intensity, preferred materials share, supplier performance scores, waste and water reduction) and prepare regular management reports and dashboards.​

• Work closely with sourcing, production, logistics, product and retail teams to integrate environmental criteria into supplier selection, product development and supply chain planning.​

• Engage and manage suppliers to collect data, drive improvement programs and ensure alignment with the company's environmental standards and code of conduct.​

• Lead internal training and change‑management initiatives to build sustainability awareness and drive effective execution across teams and regions.​

• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practices in apparel sustainability, climate reporting and supply chain due diligence, and translate them into pragmatic internal requirements.​

Required experience and skills

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, supply chain, engineering, or related discipline; a relevant master's degree is an advantage.​

• Proven experience (typically 6-10 years) in supply chain management or corporate sustainability, preferably within the apparel, textiles or consumer goods sectors.​

• Demonstrated track record in developing and executing environmental or climate programs, including Scope 3 measurement and reduction initiatives.​

• Strong execution skills with the ability to translate strategy into clear roadmaps, prioritize effectively and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.​

• Solid people leadership experience, including leading cross‑functional project teams and influencing senior and external stakeholders.​

• Excellent analytical skills and familiarity with environmental data, lifecycle thinking and KPI management; experience with GHG accounting tools or ESG reporting standards is a plus.​

• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English; additional Asian languages are an advantage for supplier engagement in the region.