Sustainability Manager

Overview

The Sustainability Manager will support the Director of Sustainability in implementing the company’s global sustainability strategy across people, planet and product. This role will work cross-functionally with design, licensing, and marketing to drive initiatives that align with our long-term sustainability goals. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, a collaborative mindset, is very detail oriented and has a deep understanding of sustainability in the apparel and fashion sector.

• Sustainability Data Collection & Analysis
  • Partner with the Director of Sustainability to collect and analyze sustainability data from multiple sources to measure and demonstrate YoY impact.
  • Manage internal compliance system for all sustainability related product submissions.
  • Find opportunities for additional sustainability features in brand’s internal systems that further supports the brand’s ability to participate in industry reporting standards such as Textile Exchange’s Material Benchmark.
  • Consolidate data across multiple platforms to demonstrate year over year progress.
  • Find ways to streamline and simplify data collection processes.
• Responsible Sourcing Program
  • Spearhead the evolution of our Responsible Sourcing Program through the expansion of our Responsible Sourcing Academy, CAP remediation, and management of our human rights due diligence platform, EiQ.
  • Support with the strategic long-term plan to drive continuous improvement in supply chain through meaningful industry partnership.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Spearhead a sustainability newsletter that highlights wins, impact opportunities, industry updates, etc.
  • Build relationships with industry groups, NGOs, and other external stakeholders to advance the company’s sustainability goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with HR to drive social impact and community engagement initiatives with employees at HQ and globally.
  • Support marketing team in telling authentic sustainability stories backed by credible data.
  • Support digital team in keeping global sustainability website up to date.
  • Additional duties assigned as needed.
• Core Competencies
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Confidentiality & Sound Judgment
  • Operational Agility & Problem Solving
  • Professional Written & Verbal Communication
  • Initiative, Anticipation & Adaptability
  • Composure & Resilience under Pressure

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility (apparel or consumer goods industry experience strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection and reporting.
• Strong understanding of apparel supply chains, sustainable materials, and key sustainability frameworks (Textile Exchange Materials Benchmarking and Chain of Custody Standards (ie. OCS), Industry Labor Standards for Health & Safety (ie. BSCI), Higg Index, etc.).
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence across levels and functions.
• Passion for sustainability and commitment to driving positive change.

This position is critical in moving the USPA Life program forward. USPA Life is the comprehensive sustainability initiative of U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA). This program embodies the brand’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility, aligning its practices with sustainable development goals to ensure a positive impact on people, product and the planet.

U.S. Polo Assn. is committed to shaping a sustainable future by making sustainability an integral part of its operations and values.

Our mission is rooted in collaboration, as we actively engage with our partners to amplify collective efforts and drive meaningful change. By emphasizing environmental improvements, empowering communities, and embracing innovation in our products, we ensure our business not only thrives but also contributes positively to the well-being of…