Corporate sustainability jobs

Google, Lululemon, Hershey, Volvo and AstraZeneca are among those currently recruiting sustainability experts

Google is recruiting for two roles. In a vacancy published this month, it said it wants an expert to lead its efforts to reform and improve climate standards “in support of Google’s business interests”. These include the GHG Protocol and those developed by CDP and the Science Based Targets initiative. The California-based role will pay between $221k and $311k.  

It is also on the hunt for a programme manager focused on the accounting of environmental metrics, including greenhouse gas and water. The role, which could be located at several locations across the US, has a salary of $105k -$151k. 

Lululemon is looking for a sustainability stakeholder director to help the North American clothing firm “monitor, prepare, and respond” to risks to the brand from “emerging issues and external campaigns”. The Oregon-based role has an annual salary of between $153k and $202k. 

Pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca is looking to hire a sustainability director to join its Macclesfield-based team in the UK.  

Swedish fashion giant H&M is hiring a human rights expert to lead its due diligence efforts, including compliance with new EU regulation. The deadline for applications is 25th of May.  

Carmaker Volvo is also recruiting a senior human rights specialist. The Göteborg-based role, open until the 25th of May, reports to the firm’s chief sustainability officer. 

Canadian gold miner Orla Mining is looking for a director of social performance to mitigate its social risks “while creating value to impacted communities and Indigenous Peoples”. The Vancouver-based role pays up to C$230k per year. 

Schneider Electric wants a senior sustainability consultant to join its Kentucky-based team. The role will involve helping the French energy management firm to develop sustainable energy and resource management strategies. 

Hershey is seeking a manager for climate resilience, to lead its efforts to protect agricultural ingredients and support the US chocolate maker with its climate transition. The role is based in Philadelphia.