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:

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** Customer-driven decarbonization**  (Carbon Sync and customer commitments)

+  
** Operational decarbonization**  (renewable energy strategy and execution with CREWS)

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** Supplier decarbonization**  (sourcing strategy and coordinated engagement across the value chain)

The role ensures these work streams operate as a  
** single, coordinated system** , delivering:

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** 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 Work streams*
* + 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

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** 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:

+ Eco Vadis, CDP, and ESG benchmarks

+ Ecolabels (EPEAT, TCO)

+ Partner with Reporting teams to ensure:

+ Audit-ready, traceable data

+ Alignment between execution and disclosures

+ Connect:

+ Program…