Environmental Initiatives Lead at Google: Sustainability Job | Up to $274,000 Salary | Apply by September 19, 2026

Overview

Google is hiring an Environmental Initiatives Lead for its Global Sustainability team. The role turns the company's sustainability commitments into practical strategies across the full lifecycle of site development, from planning through operations, with a focus on low-carbon computing, climate action, biodiversity, energy procurement and environmental impact. The Global Sustainability team covers carbon, circular economy, water, product integration, reporting and employee engagement.

The lead will develop regional and site-level sustainability action plans that limit community impact, and collaborate on watershed stewardship, nature-based solutions, biodiversity, circular resource flows, carbon removal and local community benefit programmes. They will work with the Data Center Energy and Power team during commercial agreements, informing power procurement, infrastructure agreements and behind-the-meter generation that support Google's 24/7 carbon-free energy goals. The job also involves turning complex technical, regulatory and emissions information into clear narratives and impact plans, setting up programme frameworks, tracking milestones and risks, and working with sustainability teams on customer-specific emissions issues.

Requirements

Applicants need a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience and at least eight years of programme or project management experience. Preferred qualifications include 12 years of community engagement, environmental or similar experience, 10 years in climate science, greenhouse gas standards and accounting, and knowledge of nature and biodiversity frameworks and metrics.

What you get

The US salary range is 188,000 to 274,000 dollars, depending on skills, experience and education or training. The package also includes a 20 percent bonus target, equity and benefits. Possible locations are Chicago, Mountain View, New York and San Francisco, with Washington, D.C. also listed in the original posting. This is not presented as a fully remote worldwide position.

How to apply

Candidates apply through Google's official careers application after reviewing the qualifications, responsibilities and location requirements.

Key dates

Applications are listed as rolling, and the opportunity page highlights September 19, 2026 as the last apply date.