Country Road Group is committed to embedding social and environmental sustainability into the way we do business by working with our suppliers, partners and customers. The Sustainability Specialist – Environment plays a key role in driving environmental sustainability across the group's House of brands. This role focuses on decarbonisation, nature and biodiversity, and climate and nature-related disclosures. This role is pivotal in supporting the group's preparation for Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) mandatory climate disclosures and contributes to the development of a group-wide climate transition plan. The role also supports progress on renewable energy investments and lays the groundwork for nature-based reporting aligned with frameworks such as TNFD.
Key Accountabilities
* Monitor regulatory, competitor and media developments relating to climate and environmental issues and advise Country Road Group for strategic direction as appropriate.
* Develop and implement climate and environment strategies, roadmaps and KPIs in alignment with company values, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements and in collaboration with relevant internal teams.
* Provide subject-matter expertise on climate risk, scenario analysis and decarbonisation pathways to integrate climate considerations into enterprise risk management and business planning processes, supporting leadership decision-making.
* Identify and support renewable energy investments, partner with internal teams and supply chain to implement resource efficiency initiatives, and coordinate decarbonisation programs.
* Prepare the business for future nature-related disclosures (TNFD, SBTN), mapping nature dependencies, risk and opportunities across our operation and value chain, and developing nature-positive strategies.
* Develop carbon and environmental accounting methodologies, manage non-financial datasets to ensure accuracy and auditability, and support climate and environment-related disclosures for internal and external reporting, including the development of annual compliant ASRS climate disclosures.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external consultants, regulators, and industry bodies to deliver environmental initiatives and build capability.
* Develop and implement internal and external communications to support implementation, meet regulatory and reporting requirements, and ensure compliance with evolving legislation.
* Assess and build business case for future climate and environment initiatives to ensure a constant supply of projects to mitigate rising costs and minimise environmental impacts.
Key Capabilities
* Subject matter expertise in environmental sustainability, climate reporting frameworks and carbon accounting to GHG Protocol and NGER Act standards
* Experience with TCFD, TNFD, ISSB, AASB or equivalent financial-related environmental sustainability disclosure standards
* General understanding of financial reporting concepts and non-financial assurance programs
* Experience with development and implementation of strategy, project plans and internal communications plans
* Experience working with management and influencing stakeholders
* Interpersonal communication, relationship management, negotiation and people skills
* A detail-focused approach and diligence in data handling, documentation, and reporting
* A broad knowledge of environmental and social issues in fashion, retail innovation and best practice, and familiarity with climate scenario analysis and decarbonisation pathway development is desirable
The ideal candidate is a details focused strategic thinker with deep knowledge of environmental reporting frameworks, decarbonisation pathways, and a passion for sustainability in the fashion industry.
Why work for CRG?
The Country Road Group is one of Australasia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Here are some of the great things we offer:
* Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands
* Seasonal clothing allowance
* An additional day of leave for your birthday
* An Industry leading Parental Leave Program
* Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
* Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team
* Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
* We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.
About CRG
Country Road Group is Australia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group's evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process