Climate Change and Sustainability Services Summer Intern (May 2023)

About EY

EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people, and society and building trust in the capital markets. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing the world today.

Your role

Role name and description

The EY CCaSS team is equipped with a wide array of expertise across Sustainability Advisory, Non-Financial Reporting Advisory and Assurance, Outcome Measurement, Climate Change, Corporate Social Responsibility, Energy Management, Waste Management, Social Audits, and Needs Assessments. They serve clients across industries like  FMCG, Real-estate, Life science, Technology Power, Oil & Gas, Utility, Automobile, Telecom, etc.

Your key responsibilities

• Delivery management role on ESG, Climate Change, Decarbonisation, and Sustainability Business Advisory projects, with Indian and international companies.
• ‘Project’ execution responsibility as well as some ‘revenue’ management responsibilities.
• Responsible for developing solutions as per the client’s requirements and expectations.
• Future growth at this role would be strategic with global presence and becoming a brand ambassador for the firm.
• Role Essentials:  Purpose-driven, subject matter expert with climate change, decarbonization, ESG, and Digital savvy 
• Good technical knowledge in the domain of ESG strategy development and implementation (across E, S, and G focus areas), Climate Change, and Decarbonization, Experience in executing/leading large projects for business houses atleast in two of the three areas is a must. 
• Familiarity with science-based targets (SBTi), and scenario analysis for climate change risk modeling and impacts. Guiding companies in achieving Net-Zero emissions targets.
• Understanding and execution experience of meeting TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure) including physical risk assessment and financial implications.
• Understanding of various ESG frameworks, ESG ratings, and ESG disclosure norms. (GRI, TCFD, SDGs, DJSI, MSCI, etc.)
• Understanding of upcoming technologies defining future decarbonization pathways such as Carbon Capture and Storage, Blue/Green Hydrogen, Biofuels, etc. Understanding of upcoming start-up ecosystem targeting decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors such as Steel, Cement, Power etc. would be an added advantage.
• The role requires the use of digital technology in every aspect of the work, therefore prior experience in using technology in the design and delivery of services is a must.
• The role requires traveling to client locations, offices, and factories both in India and abroad at a time at short notice as per company policy (while the Covid-19 situation is exceptional).

Training & development

This internship may help you narrow your focus and help train you for future jobs. You can gain valuable exposure to how a business runs, take part in meetings and perform assigned tasks in a real-world setting.

Salary & benefits

The annual salary for this role will range from INR 1.8 to INR 2.4 LPA. (Source: Ambition Box). Listed below are some benefits:

• Cafeteria
• Team outings
• Job training
• Education assistance
• Free food
• Gymnasium
• Free transportation.

Career progression

With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go. As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover the tools, culture, and opportunities to help personalize your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are.

Work-life balance

Work days are usually from Monday to Friday with flexible work timings. This role is considered flexible depending on your preferences and the arrangements determined by your future manager.

Culture & vibe

EY is one of the best places for fresh graduates and interns to begin their careers. Its work atmosphere is friendly, relaxed, and innovation-friendly. This recipe will boost employees' productivity and enable them to learn and grow professionally. 

Being a melting pot of different skill sets and departments, EY adopts diversity and inclusion as part of its key values. This fosters harmony among co-workers and breeds mutual respect as well. 

About You

To qualify for the role you must have

• Masters / MBA in the relevant subject area with a degree in engineering or science preferably from institutes academically known for their work in the area of Climate Change.

How to apply

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