Summary

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200588437

The Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives team works with teams across Apple to apply the same level of innovation toward our social and environmental values as we do toward our products. Areas of work include Environment, Accessibility, Education policy and Racial Equity & Justice. Join the team that creates and leads initiatives demonstrating our commitment to leaving the world better than we found it. Are you passionate about scaling nature-based solutions and emerging removal technologies to combat climate change? As the Carbon Removal Lead on Apple's Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives team, you will lead the team driving development and implementation of projects and partnerships which remove otherwise unavoidable emissions from Apple's scope 3 footprint. You will partner closely with internal teams as well as external partners and vendors to execute on Apple's carbon removal commitments to meet its 2030 goal. This includes working with direct reports to assess the environmental and social impacts of project investments as well cross-functional engagement with finance, tax, legal and operational teams to execute on complex transactions globally. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in environmental science, economics/business, supply chain management or other technical/scientific field
• Experience in/with carbon offset markets and in particular nature-based solutions
• Experience structuring and executing complex international carbon removal transactions
• People management experience
• At least 10 years of relevant experience

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in an environmental field and/or economics/business
• Strong and demonstrated understanding of forestry, other nature-based solutions and other carbon removal mechanisms
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and supply chain management, including demonstrated acumen in deal execution
• Experience with sustainability and environmental topics and fundamentals (such as: sustainable design, planning policy, waste, carbon/energy, responsible sourcing, water, land use change, biodiversity, and certification systems)
• Leadership experience: working in and building cross-functional teams, resolving issues, building consensus and working towards agreements during the entire project lifecycle, as well as after the initial project phases are complete
• Ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships across the organization
• Experience interacting with interdisciplinary project teams and international partners
• Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment, to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and executives
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information in a concise way to a non-technical audience, and vice versa
• Ability to manage and organize multiple projects with competing priorities and different timescales (i.e.: checkpoints with long-term goals while completing shorter term goals)
• Experience with data visualization and data analysis
• Creative and analytical problem solver
• Ability to make decisions with 80% information
• Poise when confronted with sudden setbacks and working at high pace

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 $184,300 and $326,300, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.