Alpek Polyester USA · 12 hours ago
INTERN – SUSTAINABILITY JOB CHARLOTTE, NC
Charlotte, NC
Internship
Onsite
InternAlpek Polyester USA is a global leader in the production of sustainable PET materials. They are seeking a Sustainability Intern to support their Global Sustainability team by conducting research, analyzing data, and assisting in the execution of sustainability programs to achieve corporate sustainability goals.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Data collection & analysis related to the company's energy usage, waste generation, water consumption, carbon footprint, etc
Manage sustainability metrics and help track progress against corporate sustainability goals
Assist in preparing sustainability reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., annual sustainability report, ESG reports, etc)
Help track and document compliance with environmental regulations, corporate sustainability policies, and industry standards
Conduct research on industry sustainability trends, innovations, and best practices
Provide insights into new sustainability initiatives, technologies, or strategies that the company could implement
Assist in the execution of sustainability programs such as onsite and offsite renewable energy projects, waste and water reduction programs, etc
Help organize and support sustainability events, workshops, and awareness campaigns (e.g., Earth Day events, company-wide sustainability challenges)
Assist in communications with external stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, or partners to advance sustainability efforts
Develop or support internal training materials and workshops about Sustainability
Provide administrative support for sustainability projects, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, organizing data and coordination of resources
Stay updated on evolving sustainability regulations, standards, and certifications e.g., carbon reduction laws, waste disposal regulations)
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a degree program related to sustainability, environmental science, business, public policy, or a related field. i.e. (environmental studies, environmental engineering, business sustainability, environmental sciences, or similar)
Availability to work full time (40 hours/ week) for the 3-month duration of intern assignment
Internships, volunteer work, or coursework related to sustainability
Project management abilities: Familiarity with managing projects or tasks, working with teams, and meeting deadlines
Ability to research sustainability topics, industry trends, regulations, and best practices as well as to analyze data and assess environmental, social, and economic impact
Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating reports, presentations, and internal communications
Knowledge of sustainability frameworks: Awareness of global sustainability standards such as the UN SDGs, ESG criteria, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), etc
Knowledge of chemical regulations and product compliance, with knowledge specific to the food packaging industry as a plus
Awareness of emerging regulatory topics such as PFAS, bisphenols, phthalates, etc
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to make good judgment decisions
Willing and able to take initiative
Self-motivated
Professional level of integrity
Team-oriented
Good problem-solving skills
Preferred
Desirable to be in the final years of their degree program
Spanish language proficiency is a plus
Passion for sustainability!
Company
Alpek Polyester USA
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers.
Founded in 1975Charlotte, North Carolina, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase