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.

Driven by our mission, we work together to create a positive impact in the world. Sustainability is at the core of what we do for people, the planet, and our business. We are seeking a strategic leader to drive our enterprise climate strategy, advising senior leadership on climate-related risks, opportunities, and decisions. The successful candidate will be the senior climate expert in the organization and will lead cross-functional integration of climate and nature considerations into business planning, risk management, and capital allocation, while developing net-zero pathways and nature-based solutions. The position also represents Starbucks externally, advancing climate goals through partnerships, coalitions, and policy engagement, with a focus on eliminating deforestation and aligning with evolving nature-related frameworks.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 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.
• Advanced degree in environmental science, sustainability, public policy, or related discipline preferred.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to 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, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners 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, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 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, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.  Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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