End-of-studies internship - Junior Associate Consultant
South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.
Job summary:
The goal of the Junior Associate Consultant is to support international and regional (France and Belgium) consulting projects for corporate clients, focusing on climate strategies and/or compliance with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations. This includes a variety of tasks such as research, data analysis, writing deliverables, and occasional proposal development in areas like GHG accounting services, climate change mitigation solutions, and risk assessment.
Main tasks & responsibilities:
- Assist with consulting projects and deliverables for the corporate sector:
o Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting services: data collection, calculation, analysis, report writing, and disclosure
o Climate change mitigation solutions: decarbonization roadmap design, science-based targets setting
o Climate-related risks and opportunities: risk identification and assessment (qualitative and/or quantitative)
- Manage project information and knowledge according to South Pole’s best practices.
- Occasionally support commercial development by conducting research and creating materials for proposals
Requirements:
Essential -
- End-of-studies internship after a master’s degree, ideally in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Business, Economics or other sustainability-related disciplines
- Strong interest in environmental sustainability challenges for the corporate sector
- Ability to conduct research and analyze data
- Good written communication skills for contributing to high-quality deliverables
- Fluent in French and English, with strong oral and written skills in both languages
Desirable -
- Analytical skills and mindset
- Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge or general awareness of standards, regulations and guidances such as: GHG Protocol; Science Based Targets initiative; Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive; Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures; etc.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and proactivity
- Adaptable to a fast-paced international environment
- Good prioritisation and time management skills.
What we offer:
At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation.
We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make; South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
