What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability & Decarbonization Specialist position at Hermès?
- Job Category HSE and Sustainable Development - HSE, SD
- Years of Experience Minimum 3 years
- Contract Type Unlimited contract
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Office - Corporate NY - Madison 550 (95)
- Legal Employer HERMES OF PARIS INC.
- Posting Date 04/02/2025, 09:54 PM
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.
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The Team
The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for strategizing, managing, and leading the Logistics, Legal, Real Estate, Store Planning & Construction, Information Systems and Sales & Upcycling functions for Hermès in the United States.
The Opportunity
The main function of the Sustainability & Decarbonization Specialist is to assist the COO in advancing organizational efforts to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and implement sustainable practices across all the company’s locations and departments. The position involves technical analysis, strategy development, and collaboration across departments (both in France and US) to achieve sustainability goals.
This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully toward combating climate change while driving organizational success through sustainable innovation in close collaboration with Hermes Group Central teams (France).
This position is onsite in our New York, NY Corporate Office.
About The Role
As the Sustainability & Decarbonization Specialist, you will focus on the “Planet” CSR pillar and coordinate key internal sustainability initiatives across the entire US organization, including (but not limited to):
- Compliance & Reporting: conduct and manage the company's US annual carbon emissions inventory (data collection, measurement, analysis, reporting, reduction pathways, …); prepare ESR Group reporting; follow-up on “Hermes Sustainable Development Wheel” action plans; ensure adherence to environmental regulations by preparing detailed reports and tracking sustainability metrics
- Data Analysis: collect, analyze, and manage large datasets related to energy use, emissions, and environmental performance; assist in preparation of sustainability documentation and reports, ensuring transparency and accuracy in data
- Decarbonization Strategies: develop and implement approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in retail locations/distribution center/office buildings, transportation systems and packaging sourcing; identify and source vendors/suppliers
- Sustainability Planning: create actionable plans to promote renewable energy adoption, waste reduction, and resource conservation; support the Exceptional Sale & Upcycling department on product upcycling initiatives and drive action plans to reduce obsolete goods
- Stakeholder Collaboration: act as the primary US point of contact for Hermes Group HQ SD teams; work with internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory bodies to align sustainability initiatives with organizational goals
- Education & Advocacy: design training programs and workshops to foster a culture of sustainability within the organization; contribute to developing and executing sustainability initiatives across corporate offices, retail stores and the distribution center
- Research & Innovation: track ESG trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory landscape changes related to decarbonization and sustainability
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- 3 years of experience in Sustainability in a retail (preferably in luxury) or corporate setting
- Ability to proficiently write and speak in French
- Graduate degree preferred (sustainability, social impact, or related field)
- Sustainability certifications (GHGP carbon accounting, other)
- Experience establishing sustainability partnerships with suppliers and vendors
- Well-versed in the legal and regulatory frameworks on global and US sustainability requirements
- Ability to work with big data sets
- Proficiency in ESG/sustainability reporting software platforms or data management tools
- Experience with SAP and other accounting platforms preferred
- Deep knowledge of climate frameworks, circular economy principles, ESG due diligence, green building practices, Life Cycle Analysis
- Experience managing projects focused on energy efficiency or net-zero initiatives
- Ability to synthesize research findings into actionable recommendations
- Excellent communication skills for report writing and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines, and work autonomously
- Curious and problem-solving mindset
We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
"A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 23 200 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in nearly 300 stores around the world"
Salary : $75,000 - $88,747
