Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Build and strengthen sustainability impact analytics and services to ensure data-based decision making and drive implementation of the sustainability strategy.
Provide the x-functional team with impact (LCA) analysis and general sustainability advisory for priority projects.
Provide guidance on sustainability topics to inform the overall sustainability strategy
Support the development the sustainable analytics platform for adidas with a focus on the environmental impact and corresponding sustainability key performance indicators
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in developing and managing LCA models for materials, products, and processes, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
Create and maintain processes to convert product data into LCA inputs, performing quality checks on automated processes
Use data analytics to enhance LCA studies, analyze large datasets, and support sustainability reporting
Assist with product and corporate footprint calculations and reporting (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Present LCA findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, outlining the framework for environmental impact assessments
Collect information, identify key issues, compare data, and recommend solutions
Key Relationships:
Brand Strategy – Sustainability
Product Operations FTW, APP, A&G
Sourcing FTW, APP, A&G
Brand – Futures (Innovation Team)
SEA Social- and Environmental
External system providers, related stakeholders and organizations
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge and passion for sustainability, environmental systems, life cycle thinking, product sustainability, and climate change
Proficient with LCA databases (e.g., Ecoinvent, GaBi) and database software programs
Familiar with LCA standards and guidelines (e.g., EU PEF, ISO 14040/44, ISO 14064/67).
Analytical skills, with attention to detail and quality
Experience in data analysis and data visualization
Effective at communicating environmental and social impact measurements
Ability to work closely with various enterprise functions (Finance, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Design, etc.)
Capable of working under pressure, demonstrating creative thinking, and handling complex problems in a timely manner
Effective communication skills
Prerequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Four-year university degree, preferably master’s degree in environmental science, CSR or related fields
Minimum 2 years’ work experience in sustainability and impact management, particularly in LCA
Fluent in English (written and spoken)