Sustainability Interns, Spring 2023

About BSR

BSR is a nonprofit organization of sustainable business experts that works with its global network of the world’s leading companies to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR’s 30 years of leadership in sustainability. We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people in the industry working in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Position Overview

BSR is looking for two (2) talented interns to join our 1) Climate and Nature and 2) Equity, Inclusion & Justice and Sustainability Management teams, based in the Copenhagen office, for the spring of 2023.

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 by supporting projects across industries as well as our portfolio of collaborative initiatives. 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 full-time for a period of six months starting in February 2023. The interns will receive a monthly recognition stipend.

Responsibilities

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

• Research and analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research on sustainability 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 and develop summaries on key sustainability issues.
• Advisory services: Collaborate with the BSR team to work with members and clients across several industries and topic areas including materiality, sustainability strategy, reporting, equity, inclusion & justice, nature / biodiversity, climate, industry and multi-stakeholder collaborations.
• 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.
• Business development and member engagement: Liaise with local and global teams on BSR member engagement and help drive the BSR Nordic business development plan by conducting market research, competitive analysis, and preparation for BSR member events.
• Subject-matter and industry expertise: Depending on interest and/or previous experience, interns will also have an opportunity to expand their knowledge in one of BSR’s areas of expertise such as sustainability management, climate and nature, or equity, inclusion and justice and industries such as consumer sectors, energy and extractives, etc.

Qualifications

The applicant should be available full-time, starting in February 2023 for the duration of six months, and meet the following criteria:

• Experience: Strong interest and experience in the broader sustainability landscape and trends as well as in one or more of the following areas: equity, inclusion and justice, nature, climate, or sustainability management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree, strong academic and professional record, and current enrollment in relevant graduate/Master programs (e.g., law, sustainability, sustainable development, communications, climate change, environment, economics).
• Skills: The candidate should have exceptional research, presentation, organization, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technical expertise: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), strong graphic design skills are highly desirable.
• Languages: Fluent in English; fluency in one Scandinavian language (Danish, Swedish or Norwegian) is a plus.

Application Requirements

Please apply no later than Friday, November 4, at 23:59 CET by submitting the following:

• CV
• Cover letter – please specify here your preferred BSR area of expertise to work with
  • 1) Climate and Nature
  • 2) Equity, Inclusion & Justice and Sustainability Management

Please note that we will only consider applicants currently enrolled in a graduate/Master program in a Danish university or business school who will be able to receive ECTS points. Selected candidates will be interviewed in November and we expect to extend an offer by mid-December.

Diversity

BSR is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a global organization, BSR strives to represent a culmination of different perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas. BSR encourages employees to be themselves and share their unique stories, as these initiatives foster a global environment of creativity, forward thinking, and open-mindedness. These values drive the innovative work of our staff and support BSR’s overarching mission to build a just and sustainable world.

At BSR, discrimination because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by regional laws, is not condoned. BSR strives to maintain a fair and inclusive working environment. Thus, these factors do not influence recruitment, performance management processes, and project assignments. BSR aims to support necessary accommodations and has a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory behavior and retaliation in response to the needs of our employees.