Galeries Lafayette Sustainability Officer (Alternance)

A leading luxury fashion house headquartered in France, distinguished by artisanal craftsmanship, high standards of quality and an international retail footprint. The employer operates within the luxury goods ecosystem and places growing strategic emphasis on responsible sourcing, environmental performance and corporate social responsibility.

1. Support the design and execution of the company’s sustainability and CSR roadmap across product, supply chain and retail operations.
2. Collect, validate and analyse environmental and social data for internal reporting and regulatory disclosures (energy, waste, water, emissions).
3. Assist with GHG inventory compilation and coordinate data flows for carbon footprinting and reduction programmes.
4. Contribute to sustainability reporting (internal dashboards and external frameworks such as GRI/CDP) and prepare materials for senior stakeholders.
5. Coordinate with suppliers, factories and internal teams to drive compliance with sustainability policies and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
6. Participate in sustainability audits, certifications and supplier engagement campaigns; track corrective actions and KPI delivery.
7. Support internal communications and training on sustainability topics and help mobilise cross‑functional project teams.

1. Currently enrolled in an accredited university programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in environmental science, sustainability, CSR, engineering, or a related discipline suitable for an alternance contract.
2. Solid analytical ability with experience handling quantitative data and producing concise reports.
3. Strong organisational and project‑management aptitude, able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
4. Commitment to sustainability principles and a pragmatic approach to implementing operational improvements.
5. Professional written and verbal communication skills appropriate for interfacing with suppliers and internal business partners.

1. GHG accounting fundamentals (familiarity with GHG Protocol principles)
2. Sustainability reporting concepts (GRI, CDP awareness)
3. Data collection and analysis (advanced Excel skills and spreadsheet modelling)
4. Project coordination and stakeholder engagement
5. Ability to produce clear presentations and management summaries

Work‑study candidates with prior internships or academic projects in sustainability, CSR or environmental management preferred; full professional experience is not required.

Enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in sustainability, environmental science/engineering, CSR, or an allied field (required for alternance).

The workplace blends a heritage-led creative culture with rigorous operational standards; employees are expected to combine aesthetic sensitivity with disciplined project delivery. The organisation encourages cross‑disciplinary collaboration and increasingly prioritises environmental and social performance as core business drivers.