Sustainability Coordinator

Hi there, potential colleague! Join us in our mission to become a driver of positive change in the eyewear industry.

Responsibility at Ace & Tate runs holistically through the DNA of the business, since its founding in 2013. In 2021, our commitment was cemented with the B Corp certification. 

If this excites you, get ready to make a real impact in a certified B Corp as our new Sustainability Coordinator by delivering sustainability projects across departments, and quantifying our environmental or social impact to achieve our ambitious sustainability goals.

At Ace & Tate, we’re committed to being a more responsible business every day. With this comes the Responsibility to be radically honest, to understand our impact - and strive for continuous progress for people, the planet and our company.

This role is full time, immediately available at our headquarters office in Amsterdam and reports directly to our Responsibility Manager, Femme van Gils. 

You'll be...

  • Working closely with our Product and Supply Chain teams to map our supply chain and source and produce responsibly
  • Coordinating projects across the business to support our B Corp recertification and Responsibility roadmap
  • Assisting in developing and manage a high-quality sustainability reporting (supplier performance, LCA’s, GHG protocol)
  • Managing performance and progress of strategies on climate, materials, social compliance, chemicals and other.
  • Building relationships internally and ensuring we’re communicating our sustainability efforts in a clear and concise way
  • Supporting the development of a Science-Based emission reduction strategy

You...

  • Have between 1 and 3 years of professional and relevant work experience
  • Have a good understanding of key sustainability issues, trends and frameworks and how they relate to business value
  • Have a background in Environmental Sustainability, preferably MSc or BSc in Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Policy, Sustainable Business Management or  equivalent
  • Have proven stakeholder engagement, project management and communication skills
  • Are analytical and results oriented - experience working with carbon accounting is an advantage
  • Are a self-starter and enjoy working in a dynamic environment

What's in it for you...

  • Being part of a young and very ambitious team
  • A flexible hybrid work environment (minimum two days per week at the office)
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Unlimited access to mental health support
  • 25 holidays per year (based on full time) plus additional tenure based days
  • Travel reimbursement if you live more than 10kms from our HQ
  • Company pension plan
  • The chance to be involved with every aspect of a rapidly growing company
  • Daily nutritious lunch!
  • Participation in events planned by our CultureClub (e.g. Borrel XXL, &talks, holiday gifting, ...)
  • Continuous updates of your eyewear collection! 

 

Jeez, that was a lot. Still with us? If you are, and you’re thinking that you might fit this profile, please apply via the form below. We’d love to hear from you! 

Excited, but in need of a bit more information? We are more than happy to welcome you here at our office (or somewhere else) for an introductory coffee. 

Ace & Tate is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment for all current and potential employees. 

 

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