Climate and Decarbonization Manager

adidas Alabama, United States of America

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Manager Climate & Decarbonization (m/f/d)

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

The sustainability team at adidas creates sustainability intelligence and enablers to create transparency and inform decisions. This team tracks the environmental impact, gives guidance on the sustainable business plan implementation, and provides the long-term sustainability roadmap for the company.

Decarbonization is driving the next major transformation that will fundamentally change markets and companies. adidas will continue being in the front of this change. For further strengthening of this field, we are looking for a Climate and Decarbonization Manager to support the Sustainability Global Operations department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive the early evaluation and prioritization of decarb levers in all areas across the value chain, especially material and technology innovations.
Support the development, creation, and analysis of performance indicators and monitor adidas environmental impact.
Communicate results from environmental analysis to different teams across adidas, with focus on products, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
Support the development, implementation and maintenance of processes and tools for successful environmental analysis.
Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement carbon reduction initiatives.
Support the creation of the global Climate strategy and collaborate with other functions to achieve results and targets.
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners with specific focus on suppliers and innovators, guiding them to provide credible environmental footprint data.
Support external claims, reporting and communication.
Develop guidance on critical topics in the area of carbon accounting by applying the latest research and know-how, collaborating with internal and external partners.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Materials Implementation
Sourcing Sustainability
Innovation
Suppliers
External organizations and standard setters (e.g., Textile Exchange, LWG, SBTi)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong analytical skills and the ability to collect, interpret, structure, and clearly communicate sustainability data
Very good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
Analytical, structured way of working as well as a high degree of initiative
Strategic thinking and good process understanding.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team, solution-oriented approach, effective time management.
Strong analytical and conceptional, communication, methodical and presentation skills.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

University degree, preferably master’s degree in environmental science, material science or related sustainability fields.
Minimum 3 years’ work experience in sustainability and impact management
Detailed know-how in sustainability, ESG topics within the supply chain and performance evaluation for minimum 3 years.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title: Manager Climate & Decarbonization (m/f/d)

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Location: Herzogenaurach

TEAM: Legal & Regulatory

State: BY

Country/Region: DE

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 546502

Date: Jul 7, 2026

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