Climate Lead

**Position Snapshot**

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Nespresso HQ
Act. Rate: Full-Time - 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract

**What we offer at Nespresso**

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits
The pride to work for a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands

**Position Summary**

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success - all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other.

As a **Climate Lead**, you will join our Global Sustainability Department to drive Nespresso agenda in reaching its goal towards Net Zero and being a recognized leader in addressing climate change. Your responsibility will be to design the strategy, coordinate projects across the entire organization, and implement relevant climate smart solutions.

**A Day in the Life of a Climate Lead**
- Define, adjust, and update the Nespresso's Net Zero Roadmap for 2030/2050 in compliance with GHG Guidelines and Protocols.
- Identify and consolidate carbon reduction removal projects across the organization to meet Nespresso’s Net Zero targets.
- Equip the organization with the right carbon accounting tools to secure Net Zero commitment delivery.
- Build the required partnerships to achieve reductions removals in Nespresso Supply Chains.
- Lead Climate governance, track progress, and close gaps to targets.
- Act as the agent of change and engage with the entire organization to embed the mindsets, behaviors and ways of working that drive lasting reductions.
- Establish a network of Climate champions to help cascade change within the organization.
- Represent Nespresso in internal and external forums related to Climate in general to support communications and leadership positioning.

**What will make you successful**
- Master’s degree or equivalent with a specialization in Corporate Social Responsibility as a plus.
- Strong project management experience in an international, cross-functional environment.
- Previous experience in Sustainability and Climate strategy development: carbon accounting, sustainable sourcing, agroforestry
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and leading change management.
- Collaborative experience with external stakeholders.
- Systemic thinking and ability to translate big picture into practical guidance.
- Understanding of the importance of preserving customers’ trust.
- Full command of written and oral English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese as a plus.

At Nespresso, we’ve built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you’ll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.