Carbon Market Research Summer Intern

Envest Corp•Toronto, ON

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and analytically-driven Summer Intern to support research and strategy development within the evolving carbon markets space. This role offers hands-on exposure to voluntary and compliance carbon markets, along with opportunities to contribute to business development and marketing initiatives. This role will have dual reporting. For Research- and strategy-focused responsibilities, this role will report directly to the Management Team. For Marketing- and communications-related responsibilities, it will report to the Director of Marketing.

Requirements

Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
Commercial awareness with an entrepreneurial approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Interest in sustainability, climate policy, or clean energy markets
3rd or 4th year undergraduate student, or graduate student

Nice To Haves

Environmental Science
Engineering
Business, Commerce, or Marketing

Responsibilities

Conduct research on voluntary and compliance carbon markets across North America and Europe, including market size and growth trends, pricing dynamics, customer segments and demand drivers, policy and regulatory developments, and emerging standards and product fungibility.
Monitor and summarize regulatory and policy updates impacting global carbon markets.
Analyze carbon offset project types (e.g., reforestation, renewable energy, methane capture) to assess quality and credibility, additionality, permanence, and verification standards.
Identify and evaluate go-to-market opportunities, including potential expansion into sectors such as marine and aviation.
Support supplier evaluation and due diligence processes.
Prepare clear, concise reports, presentations, and internal briefs to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams on campaign development, prospect research and engagement, and customer acquisition initiatives (including potential SME outreach).