We are one of the world's largest producers and marketers of copper with our mining and development projects within the key mining regions of Africa & the Americas.

Global Environment Manager

Department: Copper - HSEC & Human Rights
Location: Baar, Switzerland
Reports To: Copper Head of HSEC & Human Rights
Direct Reports: 2
Working Scheme: Office based with regular international travel to Copper assets.

Primary Purpose

To lead the development and execution of environmental and climate strategy across the Copper Department, ensuring compliance with corporate and external standards, minimising environmental impacts, advancing decarbonisation and strengthening resilience to physical climate risks across all copper operations and projects globally. The role provides strategic direction on environmental and climate-related risks and opportunities, oversees monitoring, reporting and assurance, and represents Copper in Group forums and external engagements.

Operating Context

The Global Environment Manager operates within a complex international portfolio of operating mines, processing facilities, smelters, development projects and joint ventures spanning multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments. The role supports Copper operations across regions including South America, North America and Africa, where environmental performance, climate resilience, biodiversity stewardship, water management and decarbonisation are of strategic importance to long-term business success.

Operating within the Copper HSEC & HR leadership structure, the role collaborates extensively with operational, project, technical, financial and corporate teams to ensure environmental considerations are effectively integrated into business planning, capital allocation, project development and operational decision-making. The position must balance environmental risk management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder expectations and commercial priorities while driving continuous improvement and sustainable value creation across the portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

Environmental Strategy & Governance

Develop and maintain the Copper Environmental and Climate Strategy aligned to Group HSEC & HR objectives and climate commitments.
Establish environmental standards, governance frameworks, performance indicators and annual priorities across the Copper portfolio.
Ensure consistent implementation of environmental programs across operations and projects.
Drive continuous improvement in environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.

Risk, Compliance & Assurance

Lead environmental and climate-related risk identification, assessment and mitigation activities across operations and projects.
Support compliance with corporate standards, regulatory obligations and external reporting requirements.
Oversee environmental monitoring, reporting and assurance programs.
Support response planning and remediation actions arising from audits, reviews and environmental incidents.

Climate, Decarbonisation & Resilience

Lead greenhouse gas management and decarbonisation planning across the Copper Department.
Identify and evaluate emissions reduction opportunities and climate-related investments.
Support implementation of decarbonisation initiatives aligned to business priorities.
Drive climate adaptation and physical climate risk resilience programs across assets and projects.

Business Partnership & Value Creation

Provide environmental and climate input into business planning, project development and capital allocation decisions.
Evaluate environmental risks and opportunities associated with major projects and investments.
Support closure planning and long-term environmental stewardship initiatives.
Assist in prioritising environmental, climate resilience and decarbonisation expenditure across the portfolio.

Capability Building & Leadership

Lead, coach and develop regional and asset-based environment teams.
Promote knowledge sharing and best-practice adoption across operations.
Build organisational capability in environmental management and climate risk awareness.
Foster a culture of accountability, performance improvement and environmental excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement

Represent Copper in Group environmental and climate forums.
Engage with JV partners, regulators and external industry bodies on strategic environmental matters.
Develop effective relationships with senior leaders across the Copper business.
Influence decision-making through credible technical advice and commercially balanced recommendations.

Education & Experience

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years' experience in environmental leadership roles within mining, metals, resources, oil & gas or heavy industry.
Proven experience developing and implementing environmental and climate strategies within multinational operational environments.
Demonstrated capability engaging with executive leadership teams and governance forums.
Experience managing environmental compliance, risk and performance across multiple jurisdictions.

Preferred

Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Climate Science or related field.
Experience working within complex joint venture and stakeholder environments.

Technical Knowledge

Environmental governance and compliance frameworks.
Climate risk assessment and adaptation planning.
Greenhouse gas inventories and emissions management.
Decarbonisation pathways and implementation strategies.
Biodiversity and nature-related risk management.
Water stewardship and environmental monitoring.
Closure planning and environmental liability management.
Sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks including GRI, ICMM, TNFD, ISSB and TCFD-aligned requirements.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic leadership with the ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
Commercial acumen and sound business judgement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Proven coaching, mentoring and people leadership capability.
Ability to operate effectively across diverse cultures, geographies and stakeholder groups.

Decision Impact

Sets direction for the Copper Environmental and Climate Strategy and associated governance framework.
Influences environmental risk, climate adaptation, closure and stewardship decisions across the Copper portfolio.
Establishes and monitors environmental, biodiversity, water, decarbonisation and climate resilience targets.
Provides strategic input into project design, capital prioritisation and operational decision-making.
Influences environmental investment priorities and long-term sustainability initiatives.

Success Measures

Successful delivery of the Copper Environmental and Climate Strategy.
Achievement of environmental, biodiversity, water, closure and greenhouse gas performance targets.
Effective identification, mitigation and management of environmental and climate risks.
Positive assurance outcomes and timely closure of environmental audit findings.
Improved environmental capability and performance across regional and asset teams.
Effective integration of environmental and climate considerations into business planning and capital decisions.
High-quality, accurate and timely environmental reporting and disclosures.
Strong stakeholder engagement outcomes across Group, regional, asset and joint venture environments.

Glencore is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, regardless of their backgrounds. We aim to ensure that all perspectives and cultures, however numerous and varied, are welcomed, essential to our operations, and respected by each of our employees. We treat all our employees fairly and with dignity.

Global Environment Manager - Copper