ESG Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

Sea to Summit is an award-winning Australian brand in the outdoor industry. We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative, meticulously engineered outdoor equipment for adventures at every altitude.
Sea to Summit was established in 1990. As an expanding global brand, we currently have offices in Australia, North America, Germany, Switzerland, Norway and China. We are a motivated group of experienced, creative, and forward-thinking professionals. We are connected by our shared passion to create frictionless gear so you can enjoy limitless adventures.

Our promise is to be your relentless ally in every adventure.

The ESG Coordinator, based in Sea to Summit’s Perth office, plays a key role in driving and embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives across our global operations and supply chain. This role partners with suppliers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with our values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.

Through strong coordination of data, reporting, and supplier engagement, the ESG Coordinator enables informed decision-making and continuous improvement — helping to elevate our sustainability practices and support the responsible growth of Sea to Summit’s global business.

*This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities 

Global ESG Program Coordination

• Coordinate Sea to Summit’s ESG program activities across all regions and supply chain tiers, ensuring alignment with company policy, global legislation, and international ESG frameworks.
• Administer the global supplier ESG survey process, ensure full participation for relevant supplier tiers, and follow up on incomplete or overdue submissions.
• Support global supplier onboarding with ESG documentation, including review of Supplier Code of Conduct acknowledgements and Mutual Recognition Program (MRP) certification.
• Maintain supply chain transparency with material-specific certifications such as RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) and RDS (Responsible Down Standard), ensuring supplier compliance and documentation.
• Collaborate with key business units, such as Procurement, Legal, and Quality, to embed ESG expectations into business decision-making.

Climate & Environmental Impact (GHG / SBTi)

• Coordinate internal efforts to support Sea to Summit’s GHG emissions tracking across Scope 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3 categories, working alongside external consultants or internal stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining and improving Sea to Summit’s GHG inventory and carbon data from supplier operations, transport/logistics, and product life cycles.
• Support the development and communication of Science-Based Targets (SBTs), including monitoring progress against interim milestones and reporting requirements.
• Identify emissions hotspots and coordinate improvement plans with relevant departments and supplier partners.
• Assist in engaging suppliers to support upstream emissions reductions and responsible sourcing aligned with SBTi and circularity goals.

Reporting & Compliance

• Contribute to the preparation of Sea to Summit’s annual ESG and Modern Slavery reporting to relevant national and international registers.
• Track and analyse ESG data (e.g., carbon emissions, waste management performance, ethical sourcing metrics) for internal and external reporting.
• Liaise with Legal, Procurement, Product Development, and Operations to gather information required for ESG disclosures.
• Support the preparation of ESG dashboards, progress updates, and internal presentations.

Supplier Engagement & Training

• Engage suppliers across Asia-Pacific, and other regions to improve awareness and implementation of ESG and climate-related standards.
• Coordinate with third parties to manage social and environmental compliance audits, pre-audit prep, and post-audit CAPs.
• Promote supplier understanding and adoption of standards such as RDS, RCS, GRS, FSC, and similar material or ethical certifications.
• Support the rollout of ESG and climate education campaigns for suppliers, including training sessions, SharePoint resources, and newsletters.

Cross-Functional Integration & Internal Support

• Partner with Product, Sourcing, and Logistics to integrate ESG and climate considerations into new product development and material selection.
• Contribute to cross-departmental projects including product traceability, circular design, packaging reduction, or ethical procurement initiatives.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or ethical sourcing roles in a global organisation or consumer goods context.
• Familiarity with ESG and sustainability frameworks such as B Corp, GRI, SBTi, SDGs, and Modern Slavery regulations.
• Experience in GHG emissions reporting, carbon accounting tools, or sustainability data platforms is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of RCS, RDS, and other material certification standards preferred.
• Experience working with supply chain partners in Asia-Pacific.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills, written communication, and an ability to work across time zones and cultural contexts.

Our Value Proposition

• Working alongside an international team with passion for outdoors
• Discounts & Gear allowance
• Volunteering Day Off to play an active role in giving back to the community.
• Employee Assistance Program as part of our commitment to improve your holistic wellbeing
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Hybrid work

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea to Summit is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

NOTE: This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualification associated with the job. The successful candidate will be expected to perform all functions from administrative processing to leading change initiatives.