Carbon and Climate Lead

To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you're part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you'll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it's people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who'll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.
Role Summary :
This role will lead our climate risk assessment and adaptation work, and partner with finance to conduct refreshed climate scenario analysis for strategic decision making and reporting purposes. It will become expert and provide subject matter expertise on climate risk adaptation to the organisation.
The role is also a key support to the carbon and energy manager role, to support the development of decarbonisation strategy and provide subject matter expertise on decarbonisation and carbon reporting to markets and categories.
Responsibilities and accountabilities
Climate:
- Lead the programme of climate risk adaptation (project Hypatia) working in partnership with consultants and markets to deliver a value-optimised climate risk adaptation approach for priority sites.
- Develop Diageo standard for climate risk adaptation.
- Consolidate and catalogue our climate risk assessments and scenario analyses to improve accessibility and applicability to markets and categories, supporting best in class adaptation plans.
- Conduct refreshed climate risk assessment and work in partnership with finance to refresh climate risk scenario analysis and identify risks and opportunities for climate adaptation action.
Carbon:
- Build expertise in insets, offsets and energy certificates to support Carbon and Energy Manager
- Become subject matter expert on specific areas of carbon accounting, reporting and decarbonisation levers, supporting the delivery of our mitigation strategy.
- Lead development of sections of Diageo's Net Zero Transition Plan
- Provide subject matter expertise to support the Carbon and Energy Manager and market partnership teams to build robust roadmaps and plans to achieve our net zero goals.

Understanding of Diageo operations and supply chain, particularly in relation to sources of carbon emissions and climate risks and vulnerabilities
- Ability to quickly build expert level knowledge of climate adaptation and mitigation including risk assessment, quantification, adaptation options, and the levers available for decarbonisation and their associated risks and opportunities.
- Ability to think strategically and communicate strategy in an engaging and understandable way, at all organisational levels.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and markets to reach alignment on decarbonisation (mitigation) and climate resilience (adaptation) strategies and associated and the associated roles and responsibilities across the organisation required to implement these strategies effectively.
- Science, Engineering or Sustainability related degree or equivalent experience
- Experience leading carbon reporting and/or climate adaptation or mitigation.
- Ability to simplify and present highly complex data in an engaging way.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly., Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this.
We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.
Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.
Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate., With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.
Join us and you'll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll build brands consumers love.
We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you'll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let's unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you., With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Contributary pension scheme
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Annual bonus
- Share options