Sustainability Intern

Promega • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Intern will support Promega’s corporate responsibility program by assisting with sustainability data collection, reporting, and project implementation. This role will contribute to initiatives that reduce environmental impacts across operations, while also monitoring emerging trends in climate action, product sustainability, and industry expectations.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Strong ability to deliver results independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Professionalism and tact in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills, with confidence in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with corporate sustainability frameworks (e.g., SBTi, GRI, CSRD).
• Experience with carbon accounting, sustainability reporting or product carbon footprints.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends in biotech or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize data for sustainability platforms (e.g., EcoVadis, CDP) and internal reporting.
• Collaborate with sustainability teams to implement waste reduction, water conservation, and carbon reduction initiatives alights with our SBTi targets.
• Support sustainability communications, including educational materials, stakeholder engagement, and contributions to the annual Corporate Responsibility Report.
• Work cross-functionally with departments across the company to advance corporate responsibility goals.
• Use AI tools to research and analyze emerging biotech sustainability trends, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations related to climate action.
• Demonstrate inclusion through words and actions, fostering a safe and respectful workplace.
• Apply Promega’s six Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) principles to daily work, practicing curiosity, empathy, and collaboration.
• Understand and comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements relevant to Promega’s business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed