Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
How you’ll make an impact:
Carter’s Sustainability Department is responsible for setting the company’s sustainability strategy and commitments, working cross-divisionally to implement initiatives that support our efforts to be a more sustainable brand.
This role reports to the Senior Director of Sustainability and is based on-site in our Atlanta office. This role is responsible for supporting Carter’s Sustainability and ESG goals.
- Sustainability data management (70%):
- Calculate Carter’s annual greenhouse gas Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions inventory
- Measure progress towards our science-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction target, and utilize supplier data to support the setting of a Scope 3 reduction target
- Compile waste generation data from Carter’s offices, distribution centers, and retail stores, and track progress towards landfill diversion goals
- Collaborate across divisions to support packaging reduction and sustainability by leveraging packaging data to comply with packaging and waste regulations, internationally and domestically
- Compile water consumption data from corporate office, distribution centers, retail stores, and suppliers, and track progress towards water reduction efforts
- Support annual external verification of environmental key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Manage implementation of Envizi and leverage the tool for ongoing reporting and analysis of environmental KPIs, incl. energy consumption, waste generation, and water reduction across the business
- External ESG rankings and ratings (30%):
- Support the compilation and submittal of various sustainability/ESG-related questionnaires and assessments, e.g. CDP, S&P Global CSA, Sustainalytics, ISS
- Identify and address gaps in Carter’s public disclosures and ESG questionnaire responses in order to improve external ESG rankings and ratings
We’d Love to hear from you if:
Must have:
- Strong data management and carbon accounting skills to drive effective outcomes
- Previous experience with greenhouse gas inventory calculations
- Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, etc.
- B.S. or M.S. and 3-5 years work experience in a field related to environmental sciences, sustainability, data management, mathematics, or finance
Preferred skills and experience:
- Effective communication and attention to detail
- Strong project and time management skills
Our Team Members:
- Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values
- Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment
- Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients
- Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely
- Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes
Make a career at Carter’s:
- Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
