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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
- 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.
Why This Role Matters
This position is critical in moving the USPA Life program forward. USPA Life is the comprehensive sustainability initiative of U.S. Polo Assn., he 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 the planet.
About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.
U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.
USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit
globalpolo.com or Global Polo on
YouTube.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
