Nature and Climate Intern, Fall 2024

Position Overview

BSR is looking for a talented full-time intern to join our Nature and Climate teams, based in the Copenhagen office, for the fall of 2024.

As part of the Nordic and global team, you will work closely with BSR staff to address current business challenges and develop solutions to some of today’s most important global sustainability issues. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of sustainability management and consulting in the field of Sustainability Business Transformation, by supporting projects directly with BSR member companies across industries as well as our portfolio of collaborative initiatives.

Responsibilities

The intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in the following areas:

• Advisory services (consulting): Within the nature and climate teams, support delivery of BSR’s related service offerings, such as nature assessments, climate scenario analysis, biodiversity strategy and goal development, implementation planning, and more.
• Research and analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research on nature and climate trends, regulation and corporate practices across markets and stakeholders to support the work on our consulting projects and collaborative initiatives. Perform rigorous qualitative analysis and research, conduct benchmark assessments, landscape assessments, and develop summaries on key sustainability issues.
• External event support: Support BSR’s delegations to COP16 and COP29 by tracking events, arranging meetings, aligning schedules, and similar.
• Writing and communications: Support the development of client deliverables including PowerPoint presentations, written reports, and briefs targeted at a business audience, and develop materials to be used in internal and external communications.
• Collaboration support: Provide administrative and technical support to BSR’s nature and/or climate related collaborations.
• Subject-matter and industry expertise: The intern will also have an opportunity to expand their knowledge in one of BSR’s nature areas, such as SBTN, TNFD, biodiversity credits, or other areas of mutual interest.

EXAMPLES OF PAST WORK

By way of example, prior nature/climate interns in BSR’s Copenhagen office have contributed to:

• Performing a landscape assessment and peer benchmark for Hafslund, a Norwegian renewable energy company, to inform development of a nature positive strategy and roadmap.
• The research and writing of a series of case studies, together with UNGC Denmark, highlighting examples of innovative action by Danish companies to engage suppliers on Scope 3 emissions reductions.
• Creation and launch of Climate Fit: Net Zero Training for small- and medium-sized businesses on the SME Climate Hub.
• Development and implementation of the 1.5°C Supplier Engagement Guide

Qualifications

Internship candidates should have a strong interest in working with companies to integrate sustainability into business strategies and further BSR’s mission to create a just and sustainable world. Internship candidates must be enrolled in a graduate/Master program at a Danish institution and must be eligible to receive credits/points (ECTS) for the internship. The internship is in-office and full-time for a period of six months starting mid-August 2024. BSR offers interns a monthly recognition stipend.

The applicant should be available full-time, starting mid-August 2024 for the duration of six months, and meet the following criteria:

• Education at a Danish Institution. Must be enrolled in a relevant graduate/Masters program at a Danish institution and be eligible to receive a minimum of 15 ECTS credits. Candidates from Lund University will be considered.
• Experience: Strong interest and experience in nature or climate or related areas.
• Skills: The candidate should have exceptional research, presentation, organization, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technical expertise: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) required; graphic design skills are highly desirable.
• Languages: Fluent in English.

Application Requirements

Please apply no later than Sunday 31 March 2024 by submitting the following:

• CV
• Cover letter

Please note that we will only consider applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. Selected candidates will be interviewed mid-April, and we expect to extend the offer by early May.