Sustainability Management Intern

We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people working on sustainability in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C.

**Position Overview**:
BSR is looking for a talented intern to join our Sustainability Management team, based in the** Paris office**, for Spring of 2025 (starting January).

As part of the Paris and global team, you will work closely with BSR staff to address current business challenges and develop solutions to some of today’s most important global sustainability issues. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of sustainability management and consulting in the field of Business Transformation, by supporting projects directly with BSR member companies across industries as well as our portfolio of collaborative initiatives.

**Responsibilities**:
The intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in the following areas:

- **Research and analysis**: Conduct primary and secondary research on sustainability trends, regulation and corporate practices across markets and stakeholders for BSR members. Perform rigorous qualitative analysis and research, conduct benchmark assessments, and develop summaries on key sustainability issues.
- **Advisory services**: Collaborate with the BSR team to work with members and clients across several industries and topic areas including materiality, sustainability strategy, reporting, equity, inclusion & justice, nature / biodiversity, climate, and multi-stakeholder collaborations, to support the work on our consulting projects and collaborative initiatives.
- **Writing and communication**: Support the development of client deliverables including PowerPoint presentations, written reports, and briefs targeted at a business audience, and develop materials to be used in internal and external communications.
- **Business development and member engagement**: Liaise with local and global teams on BSR member engagement and help drive the BSR European business development plan by conducting market research, competitive analysis, and preparation for BSR member events.
- **Subject-matter and industry expertise**: Depending on interest and / or previous experience, interns will also have an opportunity to expand their knowledge in one of BSR’s Focus Areas and Industries.

**Examples of past work**

By way of example, prior sustainability management interns in BSR’s Paris office have contributed to:

- Benchmarking of companies against sustainability performance criteria.
- Research for member projects on human rights, sustainability performance, metrics and goals.
- Participation in member company presentations and local events.

**Qualifications**:
The applicant should be **available full-time** and meet the following criteria:

- **Technical expertise**: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) required; skills in using AI-powered tools are highly desirable.
- **Languages**: Fluent in English; fluency in French is a plus.
- **Experience**: Strong interest and experience in the broader sustainability landscape and trends. Previous internship experience with sustainability work from a consulting company or an international company will be highly appreciated.

**Application Requirements**
- CV
- Cover Letter

**Diversity**:
BSR is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a global organization, BSR strives to represent a culmination of different perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas. BSR encourages employees to be themselves and share their unique stories, as these initiatives foster a global environment of creativity, forward thinking, and open-mindedness. These values drive the innovative work of our staff and support BSR’s overarching mission to build a just and sustainable world.