senior manager, Climate Action

Now Brewing – senior manager, Climate Action! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

We are seeking a strategic leader to advance our enterprise climate strategy and advise senior leaders on climate-related risks, opportunities, and decisions. As a senior climate expert, this leader 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 will also represent Starbucks externally through partnerships, coalitions, and industry engagement.

As a senior manager, Climate Action, you will…

• Advise Starbucks leadership on climate-related risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions.
• Lead and refine the enterprise climate strategy, including net-zero pathways, climate resilience, action planning, and integration 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, while monitoring climate policy, market trends, and stakeholder expectations.
• Represent Starbucks in climate coalitions, industry groups, and policy forums, and 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.