Tory Burch – Abigail Trusler – 2025
Summary
Abby advanced energy management and greenhouse gas emissions strategy at Tory Burch through data governance, efficiency initiatives, and renewable procurement.
Goals
Tory Burch enlisted Abby as an EDF Climate Corps fellow to strengthen its energy management strategy and prepare for upcoming greenhouse gas (GHG) disclosure requirements, including California’s SB 253. With over 360 global facilities and fragmented data systems, the company faced challenges tracking emissions, coordinating across teams, and identifying cost-effective sustainability measures. The fellowship aimed to address these gaps by improving data visibility, streamlining reporting processes, and developing actionable strategies to reduce Scope 2 emissions.
Solutions
Abby led four strategic initiatives to support Tory Burch’s sustainability goals. First, she evaluated global utility data systems and recommended a centralized platform to improve oversight and reduce operational inefficiencies. Second, she developed governance protocols for annual GHG reporting, aligning data workflows across business units to ensure audit readiness. Third, she advanced an LED retrofit project at the Georgia Distribution Center, modeling financial and emissions impacts to support implementation. Finally, she assessed renewable electricity procurement options, including Energy Attribute Certificates and Virtual Power Purchase Agreements, and presented leadership with a roadmap to meet science-based targets.
Potential Impact
Abby’s work positioned Tory Burch to meet emerging climate disclosure mandates while enhancing operational efficiency and long-term business resilience. By streamlining data systems, aligning reporting workflows, and evaluating renewable procurement strategies, the fellowship helped integrate sustainability into core decision-making. These efforts not only support compliance with upcoming regulations but also enable the company to unlock business value through improved transparency, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.
