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)