Senior Climate Action Strategist - Net-Zero & Partnerships

Starbucks Corp.

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid parental leave
Vacation time and sick time

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company seeks a senior manager, Climate Action, to translate climate strategy into actionable plans across the enterprise. You will lead decarbonization efforts, oversee greenhouse gas accounting, and work with sustainability, operations, finance, and legal to embed climate risk management into business decisions.

External engagement and coalition leadership are key aspects of the role. The role requires a deep background in climate science, policy, and market dynamics, with a

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in climate strategy, sustainability, or policy with leadership experience.
  • Proven ability to translate strategy into action and lead cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong communication and external representation experience.

Responsibilities

  • Advise Starbucks leadership on climate risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions.
  • Refine and lead enterprise climate strategy, net-zero pathways, and integration into planning and capital allocation.
  • Oversee greenhouse gas accounting, emissions tracking, and decarbonization planning.
  • Drive collaboration across sustainability, operations, finance, legal, and public affairs.
  • Represent Starbucks in coalitions, industry groups, and with NGOs/government partners.
  • Provide subject matter leadership on Forest, Land & Agriculture emissions reductions.

Skills

Climate strategy
Sustainability leadership
Climate policy
Stakeholder engagement
Net-zero planning

Education

Advanced degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company seeks a senior manager, Climate Action, to translate climate strategy into actionable plans across the enterprise. You will lead decarbonization efforts, oversee greenhouse gas accounting, and work with sustainability, operations, finance, and legal to embed climate risk management into business decisions.

External engagement and coalition leadership are key aspects of the role. The role requires a deep background in climate science, policy, and market dynamics, with a

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