Principal, Net Zero Strategy, WW Sustainability

Description Join us at the cutting edge of Amazon’s sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon’s long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge, our commitment to reach net-zero carbon across our global operations by 2040. As part of the Worldwide Environment team, Amazon’s Worldwide Carbon team is dedicated to working across the company with our business units to make operational changes to accelerate solutions and decarbonize our businesses in service of The Climate Pledge.

The Worldwide Carbon team is seeking a Principal, Net Zero Strategy to develop our path to reach net-zero carbon. This role will collaborate closely with Amazon’s science and carbon measurement teams on academic research, and support the business on abatement solutions and sectoral policies.

The ideal candidate will have a cross-sectoral background in climate change, with experience in large multi-country program coordination and strategy setting across multiple sectors and Business Units. Desired experience includes setting and implementing complex climate policies and global engagement plans.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage Amazon’s Net Zero Transition Plan to deliver the Climate Plan.
• Collaborate with Worldwide Carbon and Business Units to continuously raise the bar on Amazon’s decarbonization strategy and implementation mechanisms, including the development of sectoral glidepaths and forecasts.
• Work with diverse external stakeholders to develop, coordinate, and implement strategies and measures to reduce, measure, and report carbon reduction strategies.
• Build relationships and trust with external academics, civil society, and suppliers working in decarbonization.
• In close collaboration with Amazon’s Science and Sustainability and Sustainability Technology, develop internal- and external-facing scientific publications demonstrating Amazon’s approach to decarbonization.
• Manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously.

About The Team

Diverse Experiences:

World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Inclusive Team Culture

It’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led 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 & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in relevant academic field, including climate science or policy.
• 7+ years managing multi-country and multi-sector programs.
• Familiarity with corporate GHG accounting best practices.
• Strong international experience, particularly managing programs with stakeholders and academics in the global South.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of convening and building trust among diverse stakeholders from civil society, industry, and government around climate change mitigation interventions.
• Demonstrated academic credentials, including collaboration with Universities when managing global programs.

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $149,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company – Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2716978