Intern - Corporate Sustainability

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Akamai’s Corporate Sustainability team works across the company to support environmental and energy management systems and key sustainability programs. The intern will support the team with data analysis, process tracking, and cross-functional initiatives, working with stakeholders across the business to help drive efficiency, support emissions accounting, and advance strategic sustainability projects. The role connects business operations with corporate sustainability. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, gaining experience in data analysis, operational workflows, and stakeholder communication in a global enterprise setting. The 2027 program is 12 weeks, from May 24 through August 13, and requires availability for 40 hours per week through mid-August. The program includes meaningful project work, trainings, networking events, engagement with company leadership, mentorship, career development trainings, Fireside Chats with senior leaders, networking and social events with an international intern cohort, a final project showcase, and Akamai-branded merchandise.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, business analytics, or a related field.
Have a foundational understanding of corporate sustainability concepts and frameworks.
Be able to review quantitative data, organize information efficiently, and map operational processes to identify improvement areas.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable interacting professionally with internal teams and external partners or auditors.
Be able to understand complex, interconnected processes, apply change management principles, and adapt quickly to new tools, frameworks, and concepts.
Be a self-motivated team player with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to project work.
Be available to work 40 hours per week through mid-August.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Corporate Sustainability team and operational teams across Akamai to support company-wide sustainability programs and projects.
Assist with Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, data collection, and process tracking across categories such as travel, shipping, and energy management.
Help evaluate, document, and refine internal processes related to Akamai’s environmental and energy management system and operational workflows.
Evaluate activity, energy, and emissions data to track performance, identify trends and efficiency opportunities, and share actionable insights across internal groups.
Participate in cross-functional project meetings, sit in on external auditor calls, and assist with direct vendor or partner communications as needed.