Sustainability Operations Delivery Lead

Sustainability Operations Delivery Lead Description - Job Summary The Sustainability Operations Delivery Lead is an expert-level role responsible for integrating and delivering HP’s sustainability agenda to achieve Net Zero by 2040 , with a primary focus on Scope 3 decarbonization, cost optimization, external outcomes, and enterprise storytelling . This role unifies execution across three critical domains required to deliver Net Zero: Customer-driven decarbonization (Carbon Sync and customer commitments) Operational decarbonization (renewable energy strategy and execution with CREWS) Supplier decarbonization (sourcing strategy and coordinated engagement across the value chain) The role ensures these workstreams operate as a single, coordinated system , delivering: Measurable emissions reductions aligned to Net Zero 2040 Cost-optimized decarbonization strategies Audit-ready, externally credible data and reporting Compelling, differentiated narratives for HP’s sustainability leadership Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Integration of Decarbonization Workstreams Integrate and align: Customer-driven decarbonization Operational decarbonization (CREWS) Supplier decarbonization Establish a single operating model across: Strategy → Execution → Data → Reporting → Narrative Reduce fragmentation, ensuring: Shared priorities Aligned metrics Consistent delivery cadence 2. Sustainability Delivery (Scope 3 + External Outcomes) Lead execution across: Renewable energy Carbon reduction and removals Water and waste Operational circularity (internal operations and resource flows, not product/packaging) Ensure delivery supports: Scope 3 targets Customer requirements Ecolabels and certifications (e.g., EPEAT, TCO) 3. Supplier Engagement Through Sourcing Strategy Drive supplier decarbonization through strategic sourcing alignment : Partner with Responsible Sourcing, Procurement, Climate, Circularity, and CREWS SMEs Focus on orchestration rather than direct technical ownership Orchestrate deep, coordinated supplier engagement : Mobilize subject matter experts across key domains Align supplier asks across: Renewable electricity Carbon data and reporting Circularity and operational improvements Human rights and compliance Ensure streamlined, non-duplicative supplier experience Ensure supplier programs deliver: Clear expectations and adoption pathways Coordinated outreach across HP functions Alignment to scorecards, surveys, and reporting systems 4. Decarbonization Cost Strategy & Financial Optimization Lead development of strategies to redefine and lower the cost of decarbonization , improving affordability of Net Zero goals Evaluate financial trade-offs across key levers: RECs vs PPAs vs VPPAs vs onsite generation Carbon removal pathways (nature-based vs engineered) Supplier vs operational investment strategies Develop expertise in advanced market strategies , including: Direct development of projects Co-investment models Long-term offtake or ownership approaches Translate financial insights into: Sourcing strategies Executive decision frameworks Market and customer narratives 5. Operational Decarbonization Alignment (CREWS Integration) Partner with CREWS to align: Renewable energy sourcing strategy Operational emissions reductions Ensure operational actions: Support supplier engagement (“lead by example”) Enable customer commitments Strengthen external positioning 6. Customer & Market Integration (Carbon Sync) Integrate customer decarbonization requirements into: Supplier strategies Operational decisions Reporting and data flows Ensure consistency across: Customer commitments Certification requirements External disclosures 7. Raters, Rankers, and Reporting Alignment Drive performance across: EcoVadis, CDP, and ESG benchmarks Ecolabels (EPEAT, TCO) Partner with Reporting teams to ensure: Audit-ready, traceable data Alignment between execution and disclosures Connect: Program delivery → metrics → external reporting 8. Storytelling, Narrative, and Differentiation Develop integrated narratives connecting: Customer outcomes Supplier transformation Operational leadership Translate technical work into: Executive messaging Customer differentiation External storytelling Identify and scale distinctive HP narratives , including: Value chain integration Additionality leadership Supplier engagement innovation 9. Industry Partnerships & External Learning Serve as the lead for industry engagement and learning Build and manage partnerships across: Renewable energy alliances Carbon removal ecosystems Supply chain decarbonization consortia Leverage partnerships to: Bring leading practices into HP Influence industry standards Unlock new models for cost reduction and scalability 10. Cross-Functional Orchestration (E2E Model) Coordinate across: Climate Responsible Sourcing Circularity (operational focus) CREWS Digital/Reporting (FDL, SIRA, Resilinc) Simplify the end-to-end Supplier → Operations → Customer → Reporting pathway Establish governance, cadence, and accountability across an ad hoc, matrixed team Scope & Impact Direct impact on: HP’s Net Zero 2040 pathway (with emphasis on Scope 3) Customer-facing sustainability differentiation Supplier transformation at scale External ratings, certifications, and reporting credibility Acts as: Enterprise integrator across sustainability workstreams Key enabler of both execution and external positioning Qualifications 10–15+ years experience in sustainability, sourcing strategy, climate, or enterprise operations Deep expertise in: Scope 3 decarbonization Renewable energy markets and carbon strategies Supplier engagement and sourcing integration Strong experience in: Financial trade-offs in decarbonization Operating model design and cross-functional integration Translating technical work into business outcomes and narratives