Net-Zero Carbon Lead

Sainsbury's Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus up to 10% of salary

Flexible holiday

Job summary

Sainsbury's Limited is seeking a Sustainability Lead for our Argos carbon programme at Coventry. You will lead Scope 1–3 emissions reduction, partner with Commercial, Technical, Sourcing and Logistics teams, and drive data-driven decarbonisation across our value chain.

This role requires strong carbon expertise, stakeholder influence, and the ability to translate data into practical actions with governance backing. A competitive benefits package accompanies this permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or equivalent experience in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Geography, Environmental Science, Carbon Management or related discipline.
• Experience delivering carbon reduction or decarbonisation programmes in a complex organisation or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of carbon accounting principles including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and climate disclosures.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities with solid programme management skills.
• Ability to analyse and communicate carbon data to inform decisions and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the carbon reduction programme across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions with clear plans and targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver emissions reductions.
• Monitor progress towards net-zero ambitions and support carbon reporting and disclosures.
• Shape carbon policies, standards and guidance within the organisation and partner with stakeholders.

Skills

Sustainability

Carbon accounting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Stakeholder influencing

Policy development

Education

Sustainability/Environmental qualification or related discipline

Tools

None

Job description

Sainsbury's Limited is seeking a Sustainability Lead for our Argos carbon programme at Coventry. You will lead Scope 1–3 emissions reduction, partner with Commercial, Technical, Sourcing and Logistics teams, and drive data-driven decarbonisation across our value chain.

This role requires strong carbon expertise, stakeholder influence, and the ability to translate data into practical actions with governance backing. A competitive benefits package accompanies this permanent, full-time position.