Global ESG & Sustainability Management Trainee

Description du poste:

Key Result Areas:
1) Sustainability Project Support
* Assist in planning and coordinating sustainability projects including but not limited to Solar Energy, Waste Management, Water Conservation, and Green Landscape initiatives.
* Support monitoring project progress to ensure alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
2) Sustainability Innovation & Project Proposal Leadership
* Conduct independent research and data-driven analysis on environmental performance, resource consumption trends, and emerging sustainable technologies.
* Identify opportunities for improvement or innovation based on patterns, inefficiencies, and benchmarking against international best practices.
* Develop concept notes, project proposals, or pilot ideas addressing decarbonization, energy optimization, waste reduction, circular economy, or climate adaptation.
* Present findings and recommendations to Sustainability/ESG leadership and relevant stakeholders in an evidence-based format.
* Lead small-scale pilot testing (where applicable) under supervision, and prepare feasibility studies and impact assessments.
* Take ownership of at least one signature initiative during the internship, demonstrating leadership and solution-oriented thinking.
3) Data Analysis & Environmental Performance
* Collect and analyze data on energy consumption, water usage, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1-3).
* Assist in defining Sustainability KPIs and proposing improvement measures based on quantitative insights.
* Build monthly dashboards and track progress against targets.
4) Sustainability Standards & Green Building
* Technical consultants for LEED, TREES, and WELL Building Standard.
* For future sustainable practices and certifications, support the drafting and review of sustainability policies, action plans, and gap analyses aligned with international standards.
5) Reporting & Communication
* Contribute to Sustainability Reports and Energy Reports and prepare weekly/monthly progress summaries for management.
* Create clear presentations and visualizations tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
6) Stakeholder Coordination
* Coordinate with Facility Management teams, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional departments.
* Participate in meetings, workshops, and site inspections as relevant.
7) Awareness & Organizational Culture
* Assist in developing and delivering training content on Energy Saving, Waste Segregation, and Green Office practices.
* Contribute to building a sustainability culture across Facilities and the broader organization.
8) Additional Responsibilities
* Serve as a central point of contact for assigned sustainability tasks.
* Support responses to corporate sustainability assessments and external evaluations.
* Handle other tasks as assigned to support overall project success.

Preferred Qualifications:

We welcome interns from universities with strong sustainability programs. Typical fields of study include:
* Environmental Engineering / Science
* Environmental Management & Policy
* Energy / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Sustainability Studies
* Green Technology & Climate Innovation
Additional preferred skills:
* Knowledge of ISO 14001, GHG Protocol, SDGs, LCA, and ESG reporting frameworks
* Interest in green building standards (LEED, WELL, TREES, BREEM, CASBEE, DGNB)
* Strong analytical and communication abilities

What International Students Will Gain:
* Ownership of at least one proposal or pilot, with measurable environmental impact.
* Project experience in decarbonization, resource efficiency, and environmental compliance.
* Exposure to LEED, TREES, and WELL certification workflows and ISO 14001 practices.
* Hands-on practice with carbon foot printing, energy analysis, and KPI dashboards.
* Cross-cultural collaboration with Operations, Facilities, and external consultants.
* A portfolio of deliverables (proposal, dashboard, report, and presentation).
Logistics & Supervision
* Mentorship: Weekly check-ins with an Operations Manager/Director.
* Mode: Onsite/Hybrid/Remote depending on project phase; field/site visits where applicable