Sustainability Reporting and Audit Analyst - Global Energy and Sustainability

Apple • San Jose, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Apple’s Global Energy & Sustainability team within Places is seeking a detail-oriented analyst to support global environmental compliance reporting, internal and external audit assurance, and carbon accounting across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The role supports the integrity of environmental data through end-to-end data collection, emissions calculations, QA/QC workflows, and audit preparation and defense. It is based in San Jose, California, and requires three days per week in the office.

The analyst works with internal teams including Environment and Supply Chain Innovations, Internal Audit, Government Affairs, Public Relations, Finance, and Legal, as well as external assurance auditors. Key work includes audit support, regulatory reporting, emissions and vendor data collection, renewable energy certificate administration, monitoring standards, and analytical support for forecasts.

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 GHG 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.
• Curiosity to learn and willingness to apply energy expertise to new topics.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Assist with end-to-end third-party audit preparation for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 footprints.
• Perform day-to-day data QA/QC, test samples of utility invoices, organize supporting evidence, and respond to ad hoc verification requests from regional teams.
• Support data collection, entry, and workflow tracking for global mandatory reporting frameworks, including California SB 253, EU CSRD, Australia AASB S2, UK SECR, and Spain NFR.
• Collect, clean, and organize activity data for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
• Review vendor clean energy claims for completeness and consistency.
• Track Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), administer registry activity, and support their timely retirement across global registries.
• Monitor updates from standard-setting bodies such as the GHG Protocol and RE100.
• Assist senior team members with country-level emissions and clean energy forecasts and provide quarterly or bi-annual analytical inputs to the 2030 Corporate Forecast for senior leadership review.

What This Job Offers

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