Key Responsibilities :
a) Product Stewardship
- Develop sustainable product strategies that align with the luxury brand's sustainability vision & goals.
- Integrating sustainable practices into the product lifecycle, from design and sourcing to production and post-consumer care.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainable materials, ethical procurement, production process, logistics etc.
- Drive Certifications like Positive luxury (Butterfly), Cradle to Cradle - C2C, Cruelty-Free products, PETA, Eco-cert, GOTS and other certifications as suitable to Luxury retail.
- Drive traceability & digital product passport as per emerging needs for ESG norms and compliance
- Ensure safer products and reduced chemical footprint in dyeing, printing, finishing etc through MRSL Compliance and ZDHC, Blue-sign certifications.
b)Sustainable Packaging Material
Packaging Material standardization & Optimization to reduce the usages of Pollutant Materials.Explore option for alternative materials and sustainable packaging processDevelopment & implementation of Sustainable packaging materials as per Plastic Waste Management Rule and EPR compliancec)Supply Chain Sustainability
Develop artisans, clusters & promote sustainable livelihoodEnsure responsible and ethical business practices within supply chain through Vendor social compliance audits at suppliers, artisans, cluster level & home-based workers.ESG implementation, Scope -3 and GHG footprint reduction at brand / supplier levelCascading of sustainable luxury concept across supply chain for positive brand equity and reputationd)Others
Monitor and report on sustainability performance like Brand Sustainability Dashboard & identify areas for improvement and innovation.Communicate sustainability initiatives to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting the brand's commitment and fostering transparencyCapability building, awareness program & best practices sharing to brand, supplier & key stakeholders.Essential Skills :
Deep understanding of sustainable materials and manufacturing processes :Knowledge of certifications like Butterfly, C2C, responsible sourcing practices etc.Ability to assess and mitigate environmental risks and improve sustainability performance.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills :Ability to engage with stakeholders, including designers, manufacturers, and customers.Industry knowledge : Familiarity with the luxury retail market and consumer preferences for sustainable products.Academic Qualifications :
Graduate in Textile / Fashion from premier instituteProgram on Sustainability / ESG compliance related to product and process