Sustainability intern
Louvain-la-Neuve, BE
Mission
- Duration: 3 months (Q1/Q2 2025)
- Location: On-site with possibility of remote work
- Job Description: We are seeking a motivated Sustainability Intern to join our team for a 3-month period in Q1/Q2 2025. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our sustainability initiatives, focusing on CSRD non-financial reporting, B Corp certification in the context of new B Corp standard, and internal sustainability communication.
Challenges we trust you with
Key Responsibilities:
CSRD Reporting
- Assist in preparing inputs for IBA's first annual report following the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- Collaborate with various departments to gather relevant data and information
- Support the development of sustainability metrics and key performance indicators
B Corp Certification
- Review and analyze the new B Corp standard released in early 2025
- Assess the implications of the new standard for IBA's next certification in 2027
- Identify areas for improvement and propose action plans
Internal Sustainability Communication
- Develop and implement strategies to increase employee awareness of sustainability initiatives
- Create engaging content for internal communications channels (e.g., newsletters, intranet posts)
- Assist in organizing sustainability-related events or campaigns for employees
What we value
Qualifications:
- Current student or recent graduate in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or related field
- Strong interest in corporate sustainability and ESG reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
Cherry on the cake
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in corporate sustainability
- Exposure to new sustainability reporting frameworks
- Opportunity to contribute to a B Corp certified company's sustainability journey
- Flexible work arrangements