Job Description

The Climate & Nature Senior Associate will play a pivotal role in driving J.Crew Group’s commitment to sustainability by supporting projects focused on climate change, biodiversity conservation, regenerative agriculture, packaging, water stewardship, and deforestation. The Climate & Nature Senior Associate will report to the Senior Manager, Sustainability, and work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate climate & nature strategies into our business.

Key Responsibilities:

Climate:

Support the development and implementation of J.Crew Group’s Climate strategy:
Collaborate with internal teams to track, monitor, and report on GHG emissions, reduction initiatives, and their impact;
Analyze and quantify emissions throughout the apparel supply chain;
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of emissions data in line with industry standards such as Science-Based Targets initiative, industry benchmark, and emerging U.S. legislation;
Support the development of a Forest Land and Agriculture (FLAG) target, in accordance with the GHG Protocol and SBTi;
Partner with key stakeholders to evaluate and implement renewable energy projects, including on-site generation, power purchase agreements, and renewable energy certificates.

Nature:

Support Regenerative Agriculture initiatives:
Monitor and evaluate the impacts of J.Crew Group’s regenerative agriculture initiatives on both the environment and farming communities;
Identify and amplify co-benefits of regenerative agriculture projects including but not limited to climate, nature, biodiversity, water stewardship, and farmer livelihood efforts.
Benchmark peer programs and industry best practices to ensure J.Crew Group’s regenerative agriculture initiatives are best in class and are driving positive nature impacts.
Support the development and implementation of strategies to conserve and enhance biodiversity within J.Crew Group’s supply chain.
Collaborate with external organizations, NGOs, and government agencies to leverage nature-based solutions in addressing climate and environmental challenges.
Support J.Crew Group’s efforts to address community water impacts through stewardship programs and opportunities.

Packaging:

Support J.Crew Group’s goal to sustainably source packaging, looking to meet and exceed goal by 2025:
Maintain J.Crew Group’s packaging footprint, including collecting data, analyzing and quantifying packaging use throughout the company;
Supporting cross-functional teams to prepare for statewide extended producer responsibility legislation;
Support the rollout of more sustainable packaging and circular opportunities to address packaging waste.

Qualifications:

3-5 years of demonstrated experience in a nature and climate focused role.
Strong understanding of the apparel industry’s environmental impact and supply chain dynamics.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills, footprinting and the ability to use data to inform decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
Passion for sustainability and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.
A strong understanding of environmental issues, sustainability principles, and relevant regulations and standards, including SBTi and the GHG Protocol.

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

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