Environmental Standards Expert - Climate

Apple Inc

Cupertino, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Apple, Best Practices, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Concurrency, Customer Experience, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Finance, Government, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Leadership, Legal, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Standards Development, Supply Chain, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cupertino, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and theres no telling what you could accomplish.

The people here at Apple dont just create products - they create the kind of wonder thats revolutionized entire industries. Its the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Apple is seeking a deeply technical expert in climate and environmental standards, someone who doesnt just track the frameworks that define global best practice, but helps refine them. The ideal candidate brings the subject matter expertise to hold their own in a room of scientists and policymakers, and the communication precision to represent Apples positions with clarity and credibility. Apples Environment & Supply Chain Innovation team is seeking an Environmental Standards Expert to represent Apple directly in the development and revision of leading climate standards - participating in ISO and IEC technical committees, as well as other industry-led efforts as they emerge.

The person in this seat will develop technically grounded positions on contested methodological questions, advocate for scientifically rigorous and implementable approaches, and translate external developments into actionable internal guidance. The primary focus is climate - GHG accounting, science-based target-setting, and net zero frameworks - with potential expansion to circularity and water. The role collaborates across Environmental Technologies, Facilities, Operations, Government Affairs, Finance, and Legal teams, and requires domestic and international travel to attend working group meetings.Serve as Apples member expert in ISO, IEC, SBTi, GHGP, and other climate and environmental standards working groups; engage in technical deliberations and represent Apples positions with authority. Research and develop Apples positions on proposed standards, methodological revisions, and contested accounting questions - with depth in GHG accounting, science-based targets, and climate disclosure. Track the evolving standards landscape; identify emerging working groups, comment periods, and participation opportunities relevant to Apples environmental commitments. Serve as an authoritative internal reference for teams navigating complex technical requirements - translating external standards developments into clear, actionable guidance. Drive alignment across internal teams; synthesize technical findings for senior leadership to secure buy-in on Apples external positions and internal implementation priorities.BS/BA in environmental science, climate science, engineering, chemistry, economics, or a related technical field 7+ years of experience in climate or environmental roles with demonstrated technical depth in GHG accounting or science-based climate frameworks Direct familiarity with the GHG Protocol, SBTi frameworks, and/or ISO 14000-series standards Familiarity with climate disclosure regulations and frameworks (e.g., TCFD, SEC climate rules, CSRD) and their relationship to voluntary standards Experience participating in or closely tracking formal standards development processes - whether through ISO/IEC technical committees, industry coalitions, or NGO-led initiatives Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to represent technical positions clearly and persuasively in multi-stakeholder settingsProven track record influencing standards, frameworks, or methodologies in a multi-stakeholder environment Experience with circularity, water, or other environmental topic areas as a secondary domain Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, long-horizon processes with many competing stakeholders Systems thinker who can identify key leverage points within complex methodological and policy landscapes Self-organized and self-directed - able to independently manage participation across multiple concurrent standards processes with different timelines and deliverables Comfortable forming and defending well-reasoned positions with incomplete information High integrity, sharp attention to detail, and genuine passion for Apples environmental mission Advanced degree a plus Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by working group schedules (~10-25%)

About the Company

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Apple Inc

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs