UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The UnitedHealth Group Environmental Sustainability Lead will report to the VP Sustainability/ ESG. The ESG team has strategic responsibility for UnitedHealth Group’s ESG activities and partners across the enterprise to create and implement strategies for a sustainable health system. As a member of the team, the Environmental Sustainability Lead will be responsible for developing, advancing and refining UnitedHealth Group’s environmental strategies and programs, as well as coordinating the execution of these initiatives across the organization to minimize our impact on the environment.

Sustainability is an extension of our business strategy, culture, and mission as we work to help ensure the health care system works better for everyone. At UnitedHealth Group, we are committed to providing distinct value for those we are privileged to serve, including our shareholders and society broadly.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, advance, and coordinate execution of the overall environmental strategy for a multi-dimensional approach to minimize our impact (e.g. carbon emissions, water, waste)

• Refine milestones and measurements towards attaining environmental goals through a multi-year plan involving authentic actions, internal and external partnerships, and rigorous oversight and governance

• Assess and analyze current programs, policies, and practices to identify areas for performance improvement and progress in achieving our environmental commitments, including science-based targets

• Identify, assess, and validate potential new initiatives and investments to help achieve environmental commitments (e.g. energy transition) in conjunction with Finance

• Support the enterprise health equity agenda by engaging with internal and external partners to understand the environmental determinants of health

• Create and implement organizational programs that address environmental goals, with attention to factors such as cost effectiveness, feasibility, ease of organizational integration

• Develop and maintain relationships across the organization with key subject matter experts and internal stakeholders including real estate, ESG CoE, sourcing and procurement, finance, enterprise health and safety, enterprise resiliency and response, and business leaders

• Develop and support mechanisms for employee engagement and change management with respect to environmental efforts

• Serve as the lead internal subject matter expert on evolving environmental legislation, regulation, trends, innovation, research and science

• Partner with other internal stakeholders to assess the actual and potential impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organization

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in environmental sustainability field

• 2+ years working in a consulting capacity or an in-house strategy and execution role related to developing and advancing corporate science-based targets to reduce carbon emissions

• Track record of effectively managing programs in a highly matrixed organization

• Demonstrated track-record of strategic thinking and ability to influence and drive strategy and investment decisions across multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Ability to align objectives between Sustainability/ ESG and business goals and data-driven strategies and track performance against goals, including scorecards

• Solid communication, and presentation, skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Health, Communications, Banking, Insurance or related field or related experience

• Experience evaluating solutions to enable an energy transition strategy

• Proven effectiveness at building solid relationships and collaborations across businesses and functions

• People Management experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.