Sustainability Specialist: GHG Accounting & Analytics

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 11/30/2026Meet the Team Cisco's Supply Chain Sustainability team is a global, close-knit group of change agents with diverse backgrounds. We partner across the business to drive social and environmental impact, from net zero and the circular economy to human rights in our supply chain. This role will support our Net Zero Supply Chain program, which measures and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Cisco's supply chain. It's a chance to shape how Cisco tracks and cuts emissions at global scale, alongside teammates who support each other's growth. Your Impact Supply chain emissions are a major part of Cisco's carbon footprint. Accurate data is the foundation for reducing emissions and reporting progress toward our goal of net zero by 2040. You’ll own the supply chain GHG calculation and the processes behind it, working with teams across Cisco to gather inputs, keep timelines on track, and explain what the data means. Key responsibilities: Lead the annual supply chain Scope 3 calculation end to end, from data preparation through controls and third-party assurance, ensuring we meet deadlines and results are audit-ready Run supplier disclosure campaigns, such as CDP Supply Chain, from building supplier lists to tracking responses Turn data into insights, analyzing and communicating emissions trends and hotspots Represent supply chain in net zero forecasting, partnering with our Chief Sustainability Office to explain our data, shape dashboard requirements, and inform modeling assumptions Drive decarbonization projects, planning and tracking prioritized initiatives with internal teams and suppliers Report on progress, preparing emissions data and content for internal reporting and external disclosures Streamline how we work, using AI and automation to improve data quality and reduce manual effort This is a hands-on role at the intersection of climate, data, and supply chain, with room to shape how our methodology evolves as we bring in new product and supplier data. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree with 2+ years of related experience, or equivalent practical experience 2+ years of experience with GHG accounting, sustainability reporting, or other data processes that require accuracy and controls (e.g., financial reporting, audit, supply chain analytics) 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects or recurring processes, including planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and coordinating multiple teams Experience analyzing large datasets in Excel or similar tools (e.g., pivot tables, lookups) Experience presenting data or analysis to leaders or non-technical audiences Preferred Qualifications Exceptional attention to detail, with experience producing accurate, audit-ready work and implementing financial-style controls Hands-on experience with corporate GHG accounting (Scope 3, GHG Protocol, CDP); familiarity with product carbon footprint methodologies is a plus Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or AI tools to automate data workflows Experience in a hardware, electronics, or manufacturing supply chain Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $93,500.00 to $125,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $116,300.00 - $173,500.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $101,900.00 - $154,400.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.