senior manager, Climate Action
About The Position
Starbucks is seeking a strategic climate leader to advance its enterprise climate strategy and advise senior leaders on climate-related risks, opportunities, and decisions. The Senior Manager will translate strategy into action, integrate decarbonization into business planning, risk management, and capital allocation, and oversee the team responsible for carbon accounting. The role also represents Starbucks externally through partnerships, coalitions, and industry engagement. The position leads and refines the enterprise climate strategy, including net-zero pathways, climate resilience, action planning, and integration into business processes. It leads greenhouse gas accounting and emissions tracking, market instruments, impact measurement, scenario modeling, and decarbonization planning; drives cross-functional execution; and monitors climate policy, market trends, and stakeholder expectations. The role also develops external partnerships and provides subject matter expertise on Forest, Land & Agriculture emissions reduction pathways. Starbucks expects partners to work onsite four days a week. Benefits include insurance coverage, disability benefits, paid parental leave, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, personal days, retirement and stock programs, tuition coverage for an eligible first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University, backup care, and DACA reimbursement. Specific benefits and leave provisions may vary and are subject to change.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in climate strategy, sustainability, environmental policy, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of climate science, policy, and market dynamics.
- Demonstrated people leadership.
- Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior leaders, and building alignment across complex organizations.
- Experience developing net-zero strategies and climate action plans.
- Experience integrating climate risk into business decisions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience representing an organization externally.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, public policy, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Advise Starbucks leadership on climate-related risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions.
- Lead and refine the enterprise climate strategy, including net-zero pathways, climate resilience, and action planning.
- Integrate climate strategy and decarbonization into business planning, risk management, and capital allocation.
- Lead the team responsible for greenhouse gas accounting, emissions tracking, market instruments, impact measurement, scenario modeling, and decarbonization planning.
- Drive cross-functional execution across sustainability, operations, finance, legal, and public affairs.
- Monitor climate policy, market trends, and stakeholder expectations.
- Represent Starbucks in climate coalitions, industry groups, and policy forums.
- Build partnerships with NGOs, academic institutions, and government agencies to advance climate and nature goals.
- Provide subject matter expertise and cross-functional leadership on Forest, Land & Agriculture (FLAG) emissions reduction pathways.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Other voluntary insurance benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Family expansion reimbursement
- Paid vacation from date of hire
- Sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked
- Eight paid holidays
- Two personal days per year
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
- Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
- Incentivized emergency savings
- Financial well-being tools
- 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
- Student loan management resources
- Other educational opportunities
- Backup care
- DACA reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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