Starbucks · 3 weeks ago
global responsibility advisor - Global Sustainability
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $217K/yr
10+ years expStarbucks is a company committed to sustainability and creating a positive impact in the world. They are seeking a strategic leader to drive their enterprise climate strategy, advising senior leadership on climate-related risks and opportunities while leading cross-functional integration of climate and nature considerations into business planning.
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Responsibilities
Advise Starbucks leadership on climate-related risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions
Lead the development and refinement of the corporate climate strategy, including net-zero pathways, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions
Integrate climate strategy into enterprise-wide planning, risk management, and capital allocation processes
Monitor and respond to emerging climate policy, market trends, and stakeholder expectations
Drive teams across sustainability, operations, finance, legal, and public affairs to embed climate considerations into core business functions aligned to an enterprise climate action plan
Ensure strategy is informed by robust impact measurement and scenario modeling
Represent Starbucks in climate-related coalitions, industry groups, and policy forums
Build and advance strategic partnerships with NGOs, academic institutions, and government agencies to support climate and nature goals
Monitor and integrate evolving nature-related frameworks, goals, and interventions into climate strategy
Provide subject matter expertise and cross-functional leadership on Forest, Land & Agriculture (FLAG) emissions reduction pathways, with a focus on eliminating deforestation and conversion
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in climate strategy, sustainability, environmental policy, or related fields
Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leadership
Deep understanding of climate science, policy, and market dynamics
Experience with net-zero strategy development, nature-based solutions, and climate risk integration
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including external representation
Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive alignment across diverse teams
Preferred
Advanced degree in environmental science, sustainability, public policy, or related discipline
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
A discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (208)
2024 (127)
2023 (130)
2022 (172)
2021 (146)
2020 (149)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-11
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