Sustainability Reporting and Audit Analyst - Global Energy and Sustainability

Apple Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental.cover

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Sustainability Reporting/Audit Analyst to support global compliance reporting, audit assurance, and carbon accounting across Scope 1-3 emissions.

The role focuses on end-to-end data collection, QA/QC, and audit defense, with cross-functional collaboration across Environment, Finance, Legal, and Internal Audit. It requires 3 days/week in the office in San Jose.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon Accounting, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4+ years of professional experience in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, corporate sustainability reporting, environmental compliance, or sustainability audit/assurance/risk consulting.
• Hands-on experience developing data QA/QC protocols, sample testing, documentation of internal controls, and managing auditor request lists.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail and commitment to data defensibility.
• Experience participating in or coordinating third-party assurance engagements, financial audits, or environmental audits.
• Strong knowledge of corporate carbon accounting frameworks and regulations (GHG Protocol, CSRD/ESRS, CA SB 253, RE100).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate methodologies and audit trails.

Responsibilities

• Audit Support & Data Assurance: Assist with end-to-end third-party audit preparation across Scope 1–3 footprints and manage evidence requests.
• Compliance Reporting & Filings: Support data collection and workflow tracking for global reporting frameworks across multiple regions.
• Emissions Accounting & Vendor Data Collection: Collect, clean, and organize activity data; review vendor energy claims for consistency.
• REC/EAC Management: Track and retire Renewable Energy Certificates and Energy Attribute Certificates across registries.
• Standards Monitoring & Forecasting: Track updates from GHG standard bodies and assist with country-level emissions forecasts.

Skills

Data QA/QC

GHG accounting

Auditing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon Accounting, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Sustainability Reporting and Audit Analyst - Global Energy and Sustainability

San Jose, 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.On the Global Energy & Sustainability team within Places, our mission is to drive sustainability and carbon reduction in Apple’s facilities, services, and products through transformative energy, water, and waste management initiatives to leave the world better than we found it.

Description

Apple’s Global Energy & Sustainability Team (GEST) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Sustainability Reporting/Audit Analyst to support our expanding global compliance reporting obligations, internal and external audit assurance, and carbon accounting across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.With rapid growth in mandatory climate disclosure frameworks and heightened audit scrutiny worldwide, this role serves as a key operational and analytical anchor for Apple’s environmental data integrity. You will be responsible for end-to-end data collection, emissions calculations, rigorous QA/QC workflows, and audit defense.The ideal candidate blends a solid foundation in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting with practical experience in audit preparation, internal controls, and third-party assurance. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams—including Environment and Supply Chain Innovations, Internal Audit, Government Affairs, Public Relations, Finance, and Legal—as well as external assurance auditors.This role requires 3 days/week in the office and is based in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

• Audit Support & Data Assurance: Assist with end-to-end third-party audit preparation across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 footprints. Execute day-to-day data QA/QC, test sample utility invoices, organize supporting evidence, and fulfill ad hoc verification requests from regional teams (e.g., Australia, France, UK, Spain, Japan, China).
• Compliance Reporting & Filings: Support data collection, data entry, and workflow tracking for mandatory global reporting frameworks (including California SB 253, EU CSRD, Australia AASB S2, UK SECR, and Spain NFR) in coordination with cross-functional and regional leads.
• Emissions Accounting & Vendor Data Collection: Help collect, clean, and organize activity data for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions; review vendor clean energy claims for completeness and consistency.
• REC Retirement & Management: Support the tracking, registry administration, and timely retirement of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) across global registries to ensure compliance with Scope 2 market-based accounting and certificate validity rules.
• Standards Monitoring & Forecasting Support: Track updates from standard-setting bodies (e.g., GHG Protocol, RE100) and assist senior team members in preparing accurate country-level emissions and clean energy forecasts and support quarterly/bi-annual analytical inputs into the 2030 Corporate Forecast for senior leadership review.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon Accounting, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4+ years of professional experience in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, corporate sustainability reporting, environmental compliance, or sustainability audit/assurance/risk consulting.
• Hands-on experience developing data QA/QC protocols, sample testing, documentation of internal controls, and managing auditor request lists.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail and commitment to data defensibility.
• Experience participating in or coordinating third-party assurance engagements, financial audits, or environmental audits.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate carbon accounting frameworks and regulations (e.g., GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Guidance, Scope 3 Guidance, CSRD/ESRS, California SB 253, RE100).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate calculation methodologies, controls, and audit trails to cross-functional partners and external auditors.
• Strong project management and time management skills to execute on multiple priorities in a fast-paced global setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity to learn and willingness to leverage energy expertise across an array of new topics.
• Background in a Big 4 or major consulting firm’s Climate & Sustainability Assurance, ESG Audit, or Internal Audit practice.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across technical and operational teams to build, onboard, and scale internal tools that simplify workflows and drive efficiency.
• Relevant professional certifications or coursework.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon Accounting, Environmental Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

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 $114,900 and $211,400, 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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