Sustainability and climate tech intern

Location: Noida / Hybrid

Duration: 12 months

About the Role:

Are you passionate about addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges? Do you have a foundational understanding of carbon markets, climate change mitigation, and sustainable project development? Join our growing Sustainability Line of Business as a Sustainability and Climate Tech Intern and play a key role in developing innovative, real-world climate solutions.

This internship offers an unparalleled opportunity for an ambitious and entrepreneurial individual to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of climate technology, finance, and environmental impact, preparing you for a thriving career in climate tech.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Sustainability and Climate Tech Intern, you will be involved in the technical, commercial, and strategic aspects of sustainability projects, including:
• Project Documentation & Development: Support the end-to-end lifecycle of Project Design Documents (PDD) for carbon credit projects, ensuring compliance with recognized methodologies and international standards.
• Carbon Market Analysis: Conduct research and analysis on carbon credit value chains, focusing on registries such as Verra, Gold Standard, and Climate Action Reserve, while keeping track of global policies, including recent G20 climate regulations and related initiatives.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Assist in performing LCA studies for products and services to quantify environmental impacts, identify decarbonization opportunities, and inform climate strategies.
• Climate Mitigation & Carbon Sequestration: Explore methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon sequestration, including biochar, bio-oil, and wood vinegar technologies, while understanding their commercial and environmental potential.
• Research & Reporting: Prepare clear, impactful reports, presentations, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders on market trends, project progress, policy updates, and sustainability strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, translating complex technical and policy information into actionable insights.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Technology, or a closely related field.

Beginners with a strong willingness to learn are encouraged, though prior exposure to carbon projects, climate policies, or sustainability initiatives is a plus.

Technical Expertise:

• Basic understanding of carbon credits, carbon markets, and carbon registries (Verra, Gold Standard, Climate Action Reserve).
• Awareness of recent G20 climate-related policies and global climate change mitigation frameworks.
• Familiarity with LCA, PDD, and bio-based climate tech solutions is advantageous.
• Knowledge of carbon emission reduction strategies and carbon sequestration techniques.

Commercial & Leadership Skills:

• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation in sustainability.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to explain complex scientific, technical, and policy concepts effectively.
• Commitment to driving measurable environmental impact through practical and scalable solutions.

Learnings from the Internship:

• Mastery of Carbon Project Development: Hands-on experience drafting market-ready PDDs and navigating technical requirements of global carbon registries.
• End-to-End LCA Proficiency: Practical knowledge of conducting and interpreting LCAs to inform corporate sustainability and product design strategies.
• Commercial Acumen in Climate Tech: Understanding the technical viability and commercial potential of emerging solutions like biochar and other biomass-derived products.
• Strategic Communication: Ability to translate complex environmental, technical, and policy data into compelling business cases and executive reports.
• Professional Network: Opportunity to collaborate with experts across sustainability, finance, and climate technology sectors.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, impact-driven team dedicated to creating meaningful change. Gain hands-on experience working on high-impact projects that are shaping the future of global climate action, while building skills, knowledge, and connections that will accelerate your career in climate tech.