Sustainability Intern

Reformation

Feb 6, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Sustainability
Los Angeles, +1

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university with a major related to Sustainability and/or Environmental Science; a concentration in textiles is a big plus
Demonstrated ability to distill complex data and information
Strong research skills with proactive approach to gathering information
Open-minded and collaborative
Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Develop a robust and methodical rating system to improve our current Fiber Standards
Create a timeline and identify various deliverables and milestones to mark project progress and success
Conduct a gap analysis of existing frameworks and industry standards that evaluate and rate textile fibers and materials
Determine the most important impact categories to consider in our fiber standards (i.e. carbon, water, eutrophication)
Explore how circularity can be taken into account in our fiber standards as a new impact category
Assess innovative fibers by gathering qualitative data on innovations whose impact has not yet been quantified
Develop a process specifically to rank new fibers with a focus on regenerative fibers
Distill information from primary and secondary research into insights for regular check-ins with the team and project manager
Deliver a final presentation and summary report of the updated standards to the Sustainability team
Create and deliver cross-functional communication of the updated standards and update Fiber-related training materials accordingly
Other related project scope and support roles as mutually agreed!

Reformation

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

501-1000

Employees

2009

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 2009, Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fashion and sustainability can coexist. Reformation combines stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices, releasing limited-edition collections for individuals who want to look beautiful and live sustainably. Reformation infuses green measures into every aspect of the business. Setting an example for the industry, Reformation remains at the forefront of innovation in sustainable fashion—running the first sustainable factory in Los Angeles, using deadstock and eco fabrics, tracking and sharing the environmental impact of every product, and investing in the people who make this revolution possible. The brand has also established itself as a pioneer in retail innovation, developing an in-store tech concept that brings the best of its online experience to its physical doors.