Organization
BSR® is a sustainable business network and consultancy focused on creating a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR® provides its 300+ member companies with insight, advice, and collaborative initiatives to help them see a changing world more clearly, create long-term value, and scale impact. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR’s 30+ years of leadership in sustainability.
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
Internship candidates should have a strong interest in working with companies to integrate sustainability into business strategies and further BSR’s mission to create a just and sustainable world. Internship candidates must be enrolled in a graduate / Master program at a French academic institution and must have a “convention de stage”. Students enrolled in non-French academic institution must ensure with their university that they can get a “convention de stage” for the French market. Candidates without a “convention de stage” will not be considered for the position. The internship is in-office and full-time for a period of six months starting in January 2025. BSR offers interns a monthly recognition stipend.
The applicant should be available full-time and meet the following criteria:
- Education at a French academic institution. Must be enrolled in a relevant graduate / Master program (e.g., law, sustainability, sustainable development, communications, climate change, environment, economics) at a French institution and be eligible for a “convention de stage”. Students enrolled in non-French institutions must ensure with their university that they can get a “convention de stage” for the French market. Candidates without a “convention de stage” will not be considered for the position.
- Skills: The candidate should have exceptional research, presentation, organization, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- 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
Please apply no later than Friday, November 29th, 2024, by submitting the following:
- CV
- Cover Letter
A reminder that we will only be able to consider applicants currently enrolled in a graduate / Master program in a French university or business school with a “convention de stage”. Candidates will be selected by mid-December with an offer expected to be sent by January 1st, 2025, at latest.
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.
At BSR, discrimination because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by regional laws, is not condoned. BSR strives to maintain a fair and inclusive working environment. Thus, these factors do not influence recruitment, performance management processes, and project assignments. BSR aims to support necessary accommodations and has a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory behavior and retaliation in response to the needs of our employees.
