Sustainability Strategy - Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
As a Sustainability Strategy Intern in PwC’s Advisory practice, you will support clients working toward sustainable growth and competitive advantage. You will contribute to projects addressing enterprise-wide sustainability value and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, including frameworks, metrics, and reporting considerations. The internship emphasizes learning and gaining exposure to PwC’s practices. You will support teams with basic tasks and research, observe professional work environments, participate in projects, and take ownership of your development. You will gather information from various sources, analyze facts and patterns, listen actively, express ideas clearly, and bring a learning mindset to your work. The role contributes to PwC’s efforts to enhance trust and confidence in sustainability information. Travel requirements are up to 20%. The stated salary range is $29.25–$48.00; actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Environmental Economics, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or Sustainable Resource Management.
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA.
- Client service intern candidates are traditionally in the third year of a four-year degree program or the fourth year of a five-year program, and typically join during the winter/spring or summer before their intended graduation year.
Nice To Haves
- A 3.3 overall GPA is preferred.
- Leverage AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working, and deliver distinctive outcomes.
- Knowledge of carbon accounting and carbon footprint measurement.
- Participation in climate change adaptation program design.
- Experience engaging in sustainability governance and environmental policy drafting.
- Data analysis skills applied to sustainability projects.
- Experience supporting climate finance and energy transition initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support sustainability strategy development and implementation.
- Participate in projects focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics.
- Research sustainability frameworks and metrics to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Observe and learn from experienced sustainability professionals.
- Assist with analysis of carbon accounting and carbon footprint data.
- Engage in climate change adaptation program design and evaluation.
- Collaborate on climate finance initiatives supporting mitigation and adaptation actions.
- Contribute to the development of sustainability governance strategies.
- Gather information to analyze climate change impacts and risks.
- Apply a learning mindset to understand sustainability practices and methodologies.
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Career Level
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