Burberry Climate and Operations Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Burberry seeks a Climate and Operations Manager in London to manage climate transition initiatives, renewable energy procurement, and ESG reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery and ongoing development of Burberry's Scope 1 and 2 Science-Based Targets and renewable energy commitment, including leading processes to procure and retire renewable energy certificates globally
- Support the delivery and ongoing development of Burberry's wider environmental targets and policies through targeted projects and actions, including the roll-out of Burberry's Internal Carbon Price and efforts to manage the environmental impacts of business travel
- Manage the collection and analysis of global operational energy, waste and water data on a quarterly basis, supported by an internal network of data providers
- Manage Burberry's compliance with energy-related reporting regulations such as SECR, UK ESOS and EU EED
- Manage the ongoing identification and assessment of site-level physical climate risks across the Burberry estate to inform Burberry's environmental risk management and reporting
- Support the ongoing integration of energy and greenhouse gas emissions data with relevant data management platforms
- Support the preparation of broader ESG disclosures, such as CDP, TCFD, and the sustainability section of the Burberry Annual Report and Accounts
- Engage with external stakeholders such as key industry working groups, consultancies, and NGOs, and monitor wider industry decarbonisation efforts
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of climate and energy reporting frameworks, legislation and disclosure requirements, including climate and energy regulations (SECR, ESOS, GHG Protocol)
- Proven experience delivering decarbonisation, renewable energy or environmental improvement programmes with measurable outcomes
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse business functions
- Commercially minded sustainability professional able to balance environmental ambition with operational practicality and business priorities
- Experience of site-level energy, water and/or waste auditing (desired but not essential)
- Experience with LEED, BREEAM, ISO 50001 and/or ISO 14001 (desired but not essential)
- Knowledge of carbon pricing mechanisms and the voluntary carbon market (desired but not essential)
Skills
Experience
Proven experience delivering decarbonisation, renewable energy or environmental improvement programmes with measurable outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in climate and energy reporting frameworks, and a track record of managing complex cross-functional initiatives within large organisations. Experience with ESG disclosure requirements and stakeholder engagement in sustainability contexts is highly valuable.
Education
Not explicitly specified in the source; degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or similar field is typically expected for this level of role.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
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