Sustainability Reporting Specialist, Global Regulatory Disclosure

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,700 - 211,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Sustainability Reporting Specialist in Cupertino, California, to enhance its sustainability reporting processes and manage global regulatory disclosures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainability, finance, and data management, with at least 7 years of relevant experience.

This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve data collection systems and processes. Ideal applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be proficient in reporting software like Workiva.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental reporting, or regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Extensive knowledge of global sustainability and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to establish data governance standards.
• Advise on methodologies supported by Accounting and Finance best practices.
• Design and implement internal controls for data collection and reporting.

Skills

Sustainability reporting

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Environmental science

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal, Environmental Science or Sustainability

Tools

Workiva

XBRL

Job description

Sustainability Reporting Specialist, Global Regulatory Disclosure

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 has 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.

Apple is seeking a technically grounded, experienced leader in sustainability and financial reporting, internal controls, and data management to support our cross‑functional, global regulatory reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will take on the ambitious work of improving our data collection systems and processes while managing key project timelines and crafting report narratives to drive results.

Description

Apple's Environment and Supply Chain Innovation team is seeking a Sustainability Reporting Specialist, Global Regulatory Disclosure, to support a growing portfolio of sustainability‑focused regulations — spanning climate and energy, human rights and labor, circularity, water use, and waste management. In this role, you will serve as the central program owner for environmental and social regulatory disclosures, coordinating inputs from global functions and ensuring clear ownership, timelines, risk escalation, and executive‑ready reporting updates. You will drive process improvements and enhance data structures while engaging subject matter experts across the organization in deeper technical conversations. You will build new processes, facilitate cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure our disclosures reflect Apple's progress on key environmental and social issues — all within structured work streams with clear owners, milestones, and accountability. The role collaborates across Operations, Legal, Finance, Government Affairs, Environmental Technologies, and other internal teams, as well as with external partners and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sustainability, finance, and operations teams to establish data governance standards and define reporting requirements.
• Advise partners on methodologies and governance models supported by Accounting and Finance best practices, including metrics accounting policies, estimation approaches, and disclosure controls and procedures.
• Design, implement, and test internal controls for environmental and supply chain data collection, processing, and reporting to ensure information integrity.
• Co‑develop efficient, well‑controlled process flows and quality controls across end‑to‑end business processes — from data sources through disclosures — leveraging AI tooling to optimize and scale these workflows.
• Oversee the collection, management, and review of sustainability data, with a focus on environmental and supply chain metrics required under prominent global frameworks.
• Coordinate across Finance, Legal, and Environment and Supply Chain teams prior to disclosure, resolving open questions and providing regular updates to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Craft timely, high‑quality responses to global environmental and social regulatory disclosures, including narrative content that meets regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental reporting, labor and human rights, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience engaging with and presenting to senior leaders on regulatory and reporting topics, with proficiency in Keynote or equivalent tools.
• Experience with reporting software and disclosure frameworks such as Workiva and XBRL.
• Extensive knowledge of global sustainability and financial regulations, including ISSB, CSDDD, CSRD, and ESRS frameworks.
• Strong data management, analysis, and report writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or legal/regulatory background.
• Experience spanning financial reporting, internal controls, audit, risk management, and sustainability reporting.
• Experience leading climate scenario analysis or other risk‑focused frameworks.
• Experience managing project planning, timeline estimation, issue tracking, and cross‑functional documentation.
• Experience conducting audits and working with third‑party auditors or regulatory bodies.
• Proven track record developing and implementing sustainability disclosure strategies in compliance with environmental regulations.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $140,700 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 reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.