LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.
The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.
Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.
Senior Associate, Climate
The LA28 Sustainability team is responsible for working across the organization to deliver a more environmentally sustainable Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Climate, the Senior Associate, Climate will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the Carbon Management and Reduction Plan and the refinement of the baseline carbon footprint for the LA28 Games. The Senior Associate, Climate will also support broader sustainability data management (reporting, collection, and tracking) across multiple areas (e.g., carbon, waste, water). This role spans supporting systems and programs for carbon measurement and reduction across the organization, including data governance mechanisms. It also involves engaging with internal teams to ensure that carbon reduction and other sustainability strategies are being implemented. The role requires technical knowledge of carbon accounting, mitigation best practices, and reduction strategies, as well as excellent stakeholder management skills and an ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should also have experience in the broader Sustainability and ESG atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support in the implementation of carbon reduction strategies across key functional areas.
- Support the management of organization-wide data systems. This includes data reporting, collection, QAQC, and tracking for all sustainability needs (e.g., carbon, waste, water) from all suppliers across the organization.
- Manage data collection processes on an annual basis and set up a data collection process for post-Games reporting.
- Continuously refine the carbon footprint forecast based on operational updates and reduction strategy implementation.
- Track and report progress against all LA28 climate targets.
- Support in the implementation of internal carbon pricing mechanisms.
- Support third party verification of our carbon footprint.
- Monitor relevant regulatory developments and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements regarding climate.