Environmental Standards Expert - Climate

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 172,100 - 258,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational expense reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is looking for an Environmental Standards Expert to drive its climate standards initiatives. You will represent Apple in various standardization efforts, influencing methodologies related to greenhouse gas accounting and climate action.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of relevant experience and a strong educational background in environmental science. This role involves collaboration across multiple teams and requires travel for working group meetings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in climate or environmental roles.
• Direct familiarity with the GHG Protocol and SBTi frameworks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Apple's expert in climate standards working groups.
• Develop Apple's positions on proposed standards and revisions.
• Track the evolving standards landscape and opportunities.

Skills

GHG accounting

Climate disclosure regulations

Technical communication

Systems thinking

Education

BS/BA in environmental science or related field

Advanced degree

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don't just create products — they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Description

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. The person in this seat will develop technically grounded positions on contested methodological questions, advocate for scientifically rigorous and implementable approaches, and translate external developments into actionable internal guidance. The primary focus is climate — GHG accounting, science‑based target‑setting, and net zero frameworks — with potential expansion to circularity and water. The role collaborates across Environmental Technologies, Facilities, Operations, Government Affairs, Finance, and Legal teams, and requires domestic and international travel to attend working group meetings.

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.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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%)

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $172,100 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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