Remote environment and sustainability internships

Remote Environment & Sustainability
Internships

For learners eager to launch green careers or education institutions striving to support sustainability education, our remote environment and sustainability internships provide a path toward meaningful impact and experience.

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Why Intern in Environment & Sustainability?

Empower learners to cultivate sustainability skills and gain hands-on experience in areas such as green technology, renewable energy, agriculture, transportation, environmental consulting, and more, all while enabling them to make a positive impact on the world.

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increase in job postings for sustainability-focused roles (Indeed)

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employers said that internship experience is a critical factor they consider when hiring recent graduates (NACE)

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jobs in the renewable energy sector by 2030 (IRENA)

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executives said they consider sustainability to be important for their companies (McKinsey)

Common Questions Answered…

What is a remote environment and sustainability internship?

Remote green technology and sustainability internships provide an opportunity for learners to gain experience and learn about sustainable practices in a variety of fields, such as energy, transportation, agriculture, and waste management. These online internships are often offered by startups, non-profits, and government agencies that are focused on advancing sustainable practices and reducing environmental impact.

What projects will green interns work on?

Learners will work on various projects that aim to make a positive impact on the environment. These projects may include researching environmental issues and sustainability practices, analyzing data and creating reports on sustainability performance, developing and implementing sustainability strategies and initiatives, assisting with energy audits and assessments, creating educational materials on sustainability, supporting renewable energy projects, participating in green technology innovation and development, and collaborating with teams to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, and implement sustainable practices. They will gain valuable skills and experience in the green technology and sustainability fields while contributing to making a positive impact on the environment.

What skills will learners gain on an environment and sustainability internship?

Green technology and sustainability internships offer a valuable opportunity to develop a diverse range of highly valued skills applicable to various career paths. Throughout this internship program, learners will gain research, analysis, project management, communication, technical, teamwork, collaboration, creativity, innovation, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. This internship encourages new ideas and approaches to sustainability and offers a unique opportunity for learners to contribute to making a positive change for the environment.

More Than a Sustainability Internship

Don’t take our word for it – hear from remote sustainability interns…

Shannon

University of Auckland
– Remote Environmental Impact Consultant internship, with a company based in China

“This internship has helped me to expand my perspective of climate issues to the business world, and taught me how to examine and provide solutions to a company’s specific climate issues. It taught me many things about working virtually and across cultures. It truly has been an invaluable experience.”

Biggest skill gain?

“My communication skills improved over the duration of my Virtual Internship, as I became more efficient in completing work. My communication with my supervisors and intern managers also improved, I was less afraid to ask for help and became better at bringing solutions, not just problems.”

Any advice for future interns?

“To keep being curious and explore new pathways. The internship is an excellent opportunity to explore different paths and fields so use it!”

Kaleb

University of Auckland
– Environmental Impact Consultant, with a company based in Vietnam

“The Virtual Internship put me in a situation unlike any other I’ve been in, allowing me to work with a company in an online environment. I learnt a lot from the program and will use the experience throughout my life.”

Biggest skill gain?

“I’m much better at excel which is particularly helpful for me going into an Engineering Science degree.”

Any advice for future interns?

“Connect/network with the people you work with and it will enrich the experience.”

Philip

Victoria University of Wellington
– Environmental Impact Consultant (CAVI), with a company based in Luxembourg

“I am thankful for this opportunity because through this internship I was able to connect with professionals of all types of backgrounds and gain insights and knowledge I would have otherwise never learned.

Biggest skill gain?

“My professionalism improved through connecting with my colleagues remotely.”

Any advice for future interns?

“Make sure you network and use the connections you’re building.”

Brooke

Durham University
– ESG Market Analyst Intern, with a company based in Norway

“After completing the Virtual Internships program I can now talk about how I have developed my professional skill set in interviews. I am able to draw from my experiences across the internship to demonstrate why I am suited for the working world. My remote internship allowed me to develop a greater understand on the sustainability sector, especially in relation to ESG data solutions. More over the Virtual Internship programme has allowed me to develop my communication and organisation skills.”

“My remote internship allowed me to develop a greater understand on the sustainability sector, especially in relation to ESG data solutions. More over the Virtual Internship programme has allowed me to develop my communication and organisation skills.”

Biggest skill gain?

“Digital communication. Working across various teams meant that I had to send different emails to different members of staff so being able to communicate effectively over email and calls has been very helpful.”

Any advice for future interns?

“Observe calls even when you’re not actively participating to absorb information.”

Featured Internships in Green Tech and Sustainability

Research Internship

Varig

Norway

Map all the ESG reporting schemes including all the building industry-specific ESG reporting schemes. Map the EU Taxonomy reporting for building and construction industry.