Environmental Sustainability Director

We are looking for sustainability experts with a background preferably in apparel or garments to join the TAL family. The Environmental Sustainability Director will lead the development and execution of TAL Apparel’s environmental sustainability strategy.

The role is instrumental in elevating TAL’s performance in areas such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water usage, waste management, sustainable materials, and supply chain impacts. It also fosters internal communication platforms to share progress and updates, reinforcing a culture of environmental accountability. This leader will serve as an internal advocate and expert, positioning TAL as an industry front-runner in environmental sustainability and enhancing its long-term market competitiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Implementation: Support the formulation and execution of TAL’s environmental sustainability roadmap in close alignment with corporate sustainability objectives.

• Target Setting and Planning: Define 3-year environmental targets and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop a comprehensive implementation plan with measurable goals and clearly assigned responsibilities.

• Performance Monitoring: Collect and analyze environmental performance data—including GHG, water, and waste—from all factory operations to monitor progress against sustainability targets.

• Tool and System Enhancement: Enhance existing environmental performance management tools and design new systems for continuous improvement and real-time monitoring.

• Management System Oversight: Lead the development and continuous refinement of the company’s environmental management systems—this includes drafting and auditing policies and procedures, curating training programs, and guiding business units toward best practice alignment.

• Standards Integration: Drive the integration of industry benchmarks such as the Higg Index FEM and bluesign standard into TAL’s sustainability framework. Design action plans and facilitate training to promote continuous progress.

• Sustainable Product Framework: Build and maintain TAL’s sustainable product strategy, aligning with industry-leading guidelines on circularity and sustainable materials.

• Certification Systems Management: Lead the design and execution of content claim certification systems. Expand certification coverage, optimize procedural workflows, and support compliance across all relevant units.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business units and departmental leaders to co-create projects addressing key sustainability goals such as product carbon and water footprinting, supply chain impact assessments, and responsible material targets.

• Internal & External Communication: Create compelling communications about TAL’s sustainability initiatives for various audiences, including internal stakeholders, customers, and the public.

• Awareness and Engagement: Organize and deliver educational presentations and articles to strengthen sustainability understanding across the TAL Group.

• Reporting Contributions: Contribute to TAL’s sustainability reporting on its website and biennial reports, ensuring comprehensive coverage of environmental performance in line with GRI and other reporting standards.

• Industry Engagement: Represent TAL in key multi-stakeholder sustainability initiatives such as Cascale, the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, and Textile Exchange. Provide manufacturer insights and help advance systemic improvements within the apparel industry.

• Stakeholder Meetings and Inquiries: Engage in meetings with internal teams and external partners. Respond to client inquiries and share insights on TAL’s sustainability strategies and commitments.

• Team Leadership and Development: Manage direct reports by setting clear goals, fostering autonomy, supporting professional growth, and coaching for both technical and interpersonal skill development.

Requirements

• Deep commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical business practices

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 7–8 years of relevant experience in environmental sustainability

• Strong analytical thinking and organizational capabilities

• Skilled in clear, persuasive communication and influencing diverse audiences

• Comfortable working in multicultural and cross-functional environments

• Proactive, independent, and solutions-oriented

• Demonstrates humility and collaborative spirit

• Proficient in both spoken and written English

• The position may be based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, or Thailand.

• Kindly share a cover letter and share on WHY you are interested in the opportunity with TAL. 

We offer a 5-day working week, a competitive remuneration package and generous fringe benefits. Excellent on-the-job training and development will also be provided.

To apply, please submit your detailed resume, stating your expected salary and availability, to the Human Capital Management Department. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All personal data collected will be handled in strict confidence and will be used solely for recruitment purposes.