Sustainability Reporting and Audit Analyst - Global Energy and Sustainability

Apple • San Jose, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Apple’s Global Energy & Sustainability Team (GEST), within Places, is seeking a detail-oriented Sustainability Reporting/Audit Analyst to support global compliance reporting, internal and external audit assurance, and carbon accounting across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The role is an operational and analytical contributor to the integrity of Apple’s environmental data amid growing climate disclosure requirements and audit scrutiny.

The analyst will manage end-to-end data collection, emissions calculations, quality assurance and quality control workflows, and audit defense. The position requires a foundation in greenhouse gas accounting and practical experience with audit preparation, internal controls, and third-party assurance. The analyst will collaborate with internal teams including Environment and Supply Chain Innovations, Internal Audit, Government Affairs, Public Relations, Finance, and Legal, as well as external assurance auditors. The role is based in San Jose, California, and requires working in the office three days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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 accounting, corporate sustainability reporting, environmental compliance, or sustainability audit, assurance, or risk consulting.
• Hands-on experience developing data QA/QC protocols, sample testing, documenting internal controls, and managing auditor request lists.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, 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, such as the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Guidance, Scope 3 Guidance, CSRD/ESRS, California SB 253, and RE100.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain calculation methodologies, controls, and audit trails to cross-functional partners and external auditors.
• Strong project management and time management skills to execute multiple priorities in a fast-paced global setting.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity and willingness to apply energy expertise to 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 improve 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.

Responsibilities

• Support global compliance reporting obligations, internal and external audit assurance, and carbon accounting across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
• Manage end-to-end environmental data collection and emissions calculations.
• Develop and execute rigorous data QA/QC workflows.
• Support audit preparation and defense, including internal controls and audit documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional internal teams and external assurance auditors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level