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Internship for Sustainability Management Intern (GHG, Environmental & Social Management)

PETRONAS
6 days ago
Internship
On-site
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Description

Key Responsibilities

1. GHG Management

  • Support compilation, verification, and analysis of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions data.
  • Assist in carbon footprint calculation and emissions inventory management.
  • Support monitoring of GHG reduction initiatives and tracking of climate-related KPIs.
  • Conduct benchmarking and research on climate-related regulations, standards, and best practices (GHG Protocol, TCFD, IFRS S2, etc.).
  • Prepare sustainability and climate-related reports, presentations, and dashboards.

2. Environmental Management

  • Support implementation of Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements.
  • Assist in monitoring environmental performance indicators such as waste management, water consumption, energy efficiency, emissions, and resource utilization.
  • Help evaluate environmental risks and impacts through environmental assessments and reviews.
  • Support environmental compliance tracking and regulatory reporting.
  • Participate in sustainability projects involving waste minimization, recycling, circular economy, biodiversity, and pollution prevention initiatives.

3. Social Management

  • Support the implementation of social impact and community engagement programmes.
  • Assist in stakeholder mapping, engagement activities, and sustainability awareness campaigns.
  • Support collection and analysis of social performance indicators.
  • Participate in community development, employee volunteerism, and social responsibility initiatives.
  • Assist in preparing reports and presentations related to social performance and ESG disclosures.

4. Sustainability Reporting & Governance

  • Support data gathering and consolidation for sustainability reports and ESG disclosures.
  • Assist in preparing management reports, presentations, and sustainability communication materials.
  • Support sustainability audits, assurance exercises, and internal assessments.
  • Participate in cross-functional sustainability projects and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Academic Qualification

  • Bachelor's Degree (3rd Year and above) in:
    • Environmental Science
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Sustainability Studies
    • Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE)
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Energy Management
    • Climate Change Studies
    • Natural Resources Management
    • Social Sciences
    • Corporate Sustainability
    • Any related discipline

Experience & Skills

  • Strong interest in sustainability, climate change, environmental and social governance (ESG).
  • Knowledge of sustainability concepts, environmental regulations, or GHG accounting is an advantage.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is an added advantage.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

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What the Candidate Will Gain During the Internship

Technical Knowledge

  • Hands-on exposure to GHG accounting and carbon management methodologies.
  • Practical understanding of environmental management systems and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience in sustainability reporting aligned with ESG frameworks and international standards.
  • Exposure to climate-related risk management and sustainability governance practices.

Professional Experience

  • Real-life working experience in sustainability and HSE functions.
  • Opportunity to work with sustainability professionals and subject matter experts.
  • Participation in strategic sustainability initiatives and projects.

Business & Leadership Exposure

  • Understanding of how sustainability is integrated into business decision-making.
  • Exposure to stakeholder engagement, sustainability assurance, and reporting processes.
  • Experience collaborating with various departments and external stakeholders.

Personal Development

  • Enhanced analytical, communication, presentation, and project management skills.
  • Improved data management and reporting capabilities.
  • Better understanding of corporate sustainability, ESG, and energy transition challenges.

Career Readiness

  • Valuable industry experience that strengthens employability in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, climate change, HSE, and corporate governance fields.
  • Development of professional competencies aligned with future sustainability career pathways.

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Internship Duration: 3–8 months (subject to university requirements and company needs).
Placement: HSE / Sustainability / ESG Function.