Environmental Standards Expert - Climate

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is looking for an Environmental Standards Expert to advance its climate initiatives. This role involves representing Apple in ISO, IEC, and other environmental standards, conducting research, and developing positions on climate frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in climate roles and expertise in GHG accounting. This position requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence standards development effectively.

Willingness to travel internationally is required (10-25%).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in climate or environmental roles.
• Demonstrated technical depth in GHG accounting or climate frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills in multi-stakeholder settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Apple's expert in climate standards working groups.
• Research and develop positions on proposed standards.
• Drive alignment across internal teams on environmental commitments.

Skills

GHG accounting

Climate disclosure regulations

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Systems thinking

Education

BS/BA in environmental science or related field

Advanced degree

Tools

ISO 14000-series standards

SBTi frameworks

Job description

Environmental Standards Expert

Apple's Environment & Supply Chain Innovation team is seeking an Environmental Standards Expert to represent Apple directly in the development and revision of leading climate standards — participating in ISO and IEC technical committees, as well as other industry-led efforts as they emerge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Apple’s member expert in ISO, IEC, SBTi, GHGP, and other climate and environmental standards working groups; engage in technical deliberations and represent Apple’s positions with authority.
• Research and develop Apple’s positions on proposed standards, methodological revisions, and contested accounting questions — with depth in GHG accounting, science-based targets, and climate disclosure.
• Track the evolving standards landscape; identify emerging working groups, comment periods, and participation opportunities relevant to Apple’s environmental commitments.
• Serve as an authoritative internal reference for teams navigating complex technical requirements — translating external standards developments into clear, actionable guidance.
• Drive alignment across internal teams; synthesize technical findings for senior leadership to secure buy-in on Apple’s external positions and internal implementation priorities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in environmental science, climate science, engineering, chemistry, economics, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in climate or environmental roles with demonstrated technical depth in GHG accounting or science-based climate frameworks.
• Direct familiarity with the GHG Protocol, SBTi frameworks, and/or ISO 14000‑series standards.
• Familiarity with climate disclosure regulations and frameworks (e.g., TCFD, SEC climate rules, CSRD) and their relationship to voluntary standards.
• Experience participating in or closely tracking formal standards development processes — whether through ISO/IEC technical committees, industry coalitions, or NGO‑led initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to represent technical positions clearly and persuasively in multi‑stakeholder settings.
• Proven track record influencing standards, frameworks, or methodologies in a multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Experience with circularity, water, or other environmental topic areas as a secondary domain.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, long‑horizon processes with many competing stakeholders.
• Systems thinker who can identify key leverage points within complex methodological and policy landscapes.
• Self‑organized and self‑directed — able to independently manage participation across multiple concurrent standards processes with different timelines and deliverables.
• Comfortable forming and defending well‑reasoned positions with incomplete information.
• High integrity, sharp attention to detail, and genuine passion for Apple’s environmental mission.
• Advanced degree a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by working group schedules (~10–25%).