Sr Sustainability Specialist AWS Sustainability
Sr Sustainability Specialist AWS Sustainability
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$ 125600 - 207600
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18-04-2025
Job Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Are you an experienced sustainability professional with deep technical expertise and business acumen who is passionate about driving realworld NetZero Carbon solutions Are you ready to advance significant sustainability initiatives and influence senior leadership decisionmaking at the worlds preeminent cloud computing company
The AWS Sustainability team is looking for a resultsoriented Senior Sustainability Specialist to design and scale strategies that will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our supply chain. This role will work hand in hand with our Supply Chain team and senior leadership to drive innovative solutions supporting our Climate Pledge goal of NetZero Carbon by 2040. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of carbon accounting and management practices familiarity with life cycle assessments (LCAs) and sophisticated understanding of the GHG Protocol. Youll combine this technical knowledge with business savvy to translate sustainability imperatives into compelling business cases apply systems thinking to complex fastmoving problems influence executive stakeholders and drive the implementation of effective decarbonization strategies. This is an opportunity to transform how one of the worlds largest technology companies approaches sustainability.
This role requires a dynamic individual who can manage technical sustainability data understand business drivers influence executive stakeholders clearly communicate complex topics to diverse audiences and drive our commitment to reducing carbon through practical scalable solutions.
Key job responsibilities
Develop business cases that align sustainability initiatives with organizational objectives
Influence executive decisionmaking through compelling datadriven recommendations
Partner with key suppliers to set targets and implement decarbonization roadmaps
Act as sustainability business partner to internal AWS procurement teams
Advise hardware engineering teams on designing for sustainability and reducing embodied carbon
Develop tools and frameworks to evaluate supplier sustainability performance
Manage complex crossfunctional sustainability initiatives across a global supply chain
Build internal processes and governance structures to support program scaling
A day in the life
In this role you will work closely with customers across all of AWS including engineering procurement and services teams to develop programs that meet our sustainability goals. You will go deep with key partners to learn their processes and priorities and you will share your expertise to help them succeed.
About the team
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Management Environmental Science Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical Material Science) or other Sustainabilityrelated field or 5 years of additional fieldspecific work experience.
5 years experience developing and executing environmental sustainability programs in the private or public sector
Experience working across both technical and business functions
Familiarity with life cycle assessment (LCA) and corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory management
Candidate must have good written and oral communication skills be a fast learner and have the ability to adapt quickly to a fastpaced environment.
Advanced degree in environmental science engineering business or related degree (MBA/Masters/PhD)
8 Years experience working in corporate sustainability
Experience working on supplier decarbonization at a large corporation
Deep understanding of greenhouse gas accounting particularly Scope 3 emissions
Proven ability to interface successfully with senior leadership suppliers and customers
Proven track record of managing large projects from start to finish including project management data gathering problem solving and communicating recommendations and goals across multiple leadership levels of an organization while meeting tight deadlines;
Solid understanding of the electronics industry including the specific challenges related to products and its supply chain and their impacts on carbon footprint
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Are you an experienced sustainability professional with deep technical expertise and business acumen who is passionate about driving realworld NetZero Carbon solutions Are you ready to advance significant sustainability initiatives and influence senior leadership decisionmaking at the worlds preeminent cloud computing company
The AWS Sustainability team is looking for a resultsoriented Senior Sustainability Specialist to design and scale strategies that will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our supply chain. This role will work hand in hand with our Supply Chain team and senior leadership to drive innovative solutions supporting our Climate Pledge goal of NetZero Carbon by 2040. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of carbon accounting and management practices familiarity with life cycle assessments (LCAs) and sophisticated understanding of the GHG Protocol. Youll combine this technical knowledge with business savvy to translate sustainability imperatives into compelling business cases apply systems thinking to complex fastmoving problems influence executive stakeholders and drive the implementation of effective decarbonization strategies. This is an opportunity to transform how one of the worlds largest technology companies approaches sustainability.
This role requires a dynamic individual who can manage technical sustainability data understand business drivers influence executive stakeholders clearly communicate complex topics to diverse audiences and drive our commitment to reducing carbon through practical scalable solutions.
Key job responsibilities
Develop business cases that align sustainability initiatives with organizational objectives
Influence executive decisionmaking through compelling datadriven recommendations
Partner with key suppliers to set targets and implement decarbonization roadmaps
Act as sustainability business partner to internal AWS procurement teams
Advise hardware engineering teams on designing for sustainability and reducing embodied carbon
Develop tools and frameworks to evaluate supplier sustainability performance
Manage complex crossfunctional sustainability initiatives across a global supply chain
Build internal processes and governance structures to support program scaling
A day in the life
In this role you will work closely with customers across all of AWS including engineering procurement and services teams to develop programs that meet our sustainability goals. You will go deep with key partners to learn their processes and priorities and you will share your expertise to help them succeed.
About the team
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Management Environmental Science Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical Material Science) or other Sustainabilityrelated field or 5 years of additional fieldspecific work experience.
5 years experience developing and executing environmental sustainability programs in the private or public sector
Experience working across both technical and business functions
Familiarity with life cycle assessment (LCA) and corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory management
Candidate must have good written and oral communication skills be a fast learner and have the ability to adapt quickly to a fastpaced environment.
Advanced degree in environmental science engineering business or related degree (MBA/Masters/PhD)
8 Years experience working in corporate sustainability
Experience working on supplier decarbonization at a large corporation
Deep understanding of greenhouse gas accounting particularly Scope 3 emissions
Proven ability to interface successfully with senior leadership suppliers and customers
Proven track record of managing large projects from start to finish including project management data gathering problem solving and communicating recommendations and goals across multiple leadership levels of an organization while meeting tight deadlines;
Solid understanding of the electronics industry including the specific challenges related to products and its supply chain and their impacts on carbon footprint
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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