Decarbonization Intern

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model. Job Description About: Length: One year (long term internship) Location: Fully remote Start Date: ASAP Schedule: Flexible schedule (at least 1 hour has to be within business hours) Weekly Hour Requirement: Spring & Fall Semester 20 hours and Summer Semester 40 hours Position Purpose This role supports the US Transportation and Logistics teams with continuous improvement projects focusing on People, Customer, Cost and Environment. This roles’ primary aim is to assist in the implementation of our Transport Decarbonization Program in the United States. Research and assist with delivering projects in close collaboration with our Transportation, Planning and Logistics working toward our 2030 Decarbonization objectives. Major/Key Accountabilities Assist in efforts to achieve our transport decarbonization targets across the US through implementing our transport partner decarbonization strategy and further development in line with our Transport team for all our business units (Pallets & Containers included). Investigate and understand the latest technological developments related to decarbonization and evaluating the application and potential benefit to our US supply chain. Assist on delivery of specific decarbonization projects and industry collaboration opportunities such as alternative fuels, new types of engines and any other options to reduce our CO2 emissions footprint. Liaising with the Global Supply Chain Decarbonization team to report on progress made against Logistics decarbonization goals. Share knowledge with cross-regional Logistics teams. Liaising with our Transport team to ensure that projects which affect the US Supply Chain decarbonization goals are effectively evaluated, scoped, designed, and implemented Actively participate in the Transport team meetings to offer support on decarbonization and transport collaboration. Supporting and actively participating in customer related projects and sessions to share best practice related to our decarbonization journey and to engage on common projects to improve our emissions footprint through collaboration. Measures Project delivery Cost savings CO2 Emission reduction Authority/ Decision Making Decisions in line with project delivery Key contacts Internal Supply Chain Transport Team Supply Chain peers Planning, Logistics Global Supply Chain Decarbonization team Sustainability Team Customer facing teams Other project stakeholders External Customers Transport Partners External advisors & Technology partners Industry initiatives and partnerships Qualifications Essential Qualifications Three years college experience, preferably in Science, Mathematics or Supply Chain focused. Sustainability or similar is required. Desirable Qualifications Experience or research in sustainability field Experience Three years college experience, preferably in Science, Mathematics or Supply Chain focused. Passion for sustainability and proven understanding of science-based targets in decarbonization Skills and Knowledge Strong interpersonal, presentational, and communication skills Strong analytical and technical skills Team player but able to work autonomously Languages Essential: English Preferred Education Bachelors - Business Administration/Management Preferred Level of Work Experience 1 - 3 yearsFully Remote We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com. CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model, for available positions.