Research Lead

Role : Sustainability Research-Intern

Location: Bangalore/Chennai-Hybrid (One day a week at Office) ,

Duration: 1- 3 months

Reports To: Founders office

About Us: NEXLEAP is an “India Entry”-Business Consulting Firm , anchors

Accelerator programs for Global Companies coming to India for Business Scaleup.

Feasibility, Research, India Roadmap and Setting up ...are few services NEXLEAP

offers to Global clients.

Industries around Sustainability, Net-Zero, CSR , ESG around Retail, FinTech,

Engineering & ICT industries . Cities we cater to centers around Bangalore, Chennai

and Kerala.

A Startup , managed by Industry Professionals (www.nexleap.com) , partnered with

established Industry Bodies , Corporates, Service Partners and Educational Institutions

About the Role:

1. Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable future?

2. Do you have interests around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

issues and a desire to contribute to impactful research?

3. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done ?

4. Do you love challenges and finding solutions ?

5. Will you enjoy finding patterns among chaos ?

If you have answered “YES” to 4 out of 5 above , you might enjoy this assignment .

Who will flourish: Self-Driven Enthusiastic Get things done attitude Research mindset Eye for detail folks

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability

research, contribute to meaningful projects and develop a comprehensive

understanding of current sustainability challenges and solutions.

Exposure & Responsibilities:

● Data Collection & Analysis: Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data

related to various sustainability metrics, including environmental performance

(e.g., carbon emissions, water usage, waste generation), social impact (e.g.,

labor practices, community engagement), and governance structures.

● Literature Reviews: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on emerging

sustainability trends, regulations, best practices, and industry-specific

sustainability challenges.

● Report Generation: Support the creation of research reports, presentations, and

internal memos by summarizing findings, preparing charts and graphs, and

contributing to written content.

● Benchmarking: Assist in benchmarking our organization or specific projects

against industry sustainability standards and best practices.

● Project Support: Provide general administrative and research support to the

sustainability team on various ongoing projects.

● Stakeholder Engagement : Potentially assist in preparing materials for

stakeholder engagement on sustainability initiatives.

● Innovation Scouting : Research new sustainable technologies, methodologies,

and innovative solutions relevant to our industry.

Qualifications:

● Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in

Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Public Policy,

Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

● Demonstrated interest in sustainability, ESG, and environmental issues.

● Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills.

● Attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have):

● Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).

● Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

● Basic understanding of statistical analysis.

● Experience with survey design or qualitative research methods.

What We Offer:

● Hands-on experience in a growing and impactful field.

● Opportunity to contribute to real-world sustainability initiatives.

● Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

● Exposure to various aspects of sustainability research and implementation.

● Networking opportunities within the sustainability sector.

● Stipend - Rs.5000/-pm , of which Rs.2500/- is fixed and Rs.2500/- is Outcome

linked to performance

To Apply: Please submit your :

1. Resume

2. A 100 words Pitch on why you with any past involvements around sustainability

or Research skills/experience

3. Linkedin Profile/Link

Profiles may be shared to connect@nexleap.com

Application Deadline: 26th July’25