Sustainability & ESG Intern

Job Description

Deloitte: Sustainability & ESG Intern – Job Description

Position Summary:

Deloitte’s Sustainability & ESG Services Team is seeking a highly motivated and analytical intern to join their growing team. This role offers valuable experience in the burgeoning field of sustainability and ESG, providing hands-on involvement in client projects and research.

Work you’ll do:

As a Sustainability & ESG Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the team’s efforts to deliver high-quality services to clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Research and Analysis: Contribute to materiality assessments, ESG risk and opportunity analyses, and sustainability-related assurance procedures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders and analyze data to support ESG reporting and analysis.
• ESG Reporting: Assist in developing corporate reports aligned with recognized ESG standards and frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP, PRI, WEF-IBC).
• Decarbonization and Climate Change: Contribute to projects related to decarbonization strategies, science-based targets, energy transition, and carbon reporting.
• Climate Risk Assessments: Assist in evaluating climate risks and mitigation strategies for clients.
• ESG Due Diligence: Support ESG due diligence and advisory projects for financial service clients.
• Data Analysis: Utilize ESG data to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, leveraging tools like Excel, Tableau, and ArcGIS.
• Client Support: Participate in client meetings and contribute to the preparation of deliverables and reports.

Key Skills:

A successful Sustainability Intern will possess:

• Lateral Thinking: Ability to adapt previous experience and solutions to new projects.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independence: Experience working independently on multiple assignments and engagements, even in a virtual environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in business with a minor or dual degree focused on sustainability-related disciplines, or an undergraduate degree in sustainability management, climate policy, public policy, or related environmental, social, or engineering disciplines.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, on average, depending on project requirements and client locations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.

Preferred:

• Strong academic track record with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Plans to meet the minimum education requirements for CPA licensure in the state of your assigned office location.
• Understanding of ESG-related standards and frameworks including GHG Protocol, SASB, GRI, TCFD, Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI), and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills with comfort working with large datasets in Excel and other tools.
• Experience using Tableau, ArcGIS, and Python.
• Familiarity with ESG ratings (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, S&P).
• Experience in any of the following fields is preferred: circular economy, sustainability target setting, carbon accounting, sustainable finance, ESG due diligence, climate change, and/or ESG governance.

Benefits:

Deloitte offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Culture:

Deloitte fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that values its employees’ unique perspectives and contributions. The company is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Purpose:

Deloitte’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for its clients, its people, and its communities. The company is committed to advancing sustainability, equity, and trust through its core commitments.

Professional Development:

Deloitte provides ample opportunities for professional development, from on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs. The company invests in its employees’ growth and encourages them to take on leadership roles.