Smith & Associates · 7 hours ago
Sustainability Intern
Houston, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternSmith & Associates is seeking a highly analytical and independent Summer Sustainability Intern to support sustainability disclosures and carbon accounting management. The intern will evaluate climate disclosures, identify reporting gaps, and enhance internal processes for sustainability data governance.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate the quality and completeness of Smith’s climate disclosures
Identify gaps relative to external reporting frameworks
Help design scalable, auditable internal processes for carbon accounting data collection and reporting
Conduct a structured CDP gap analysis and support 2026 CDP reporting by:
Reviewing existing disclosures against current CDP requirements
Identifying opportunities to enhance data completeness, strengthen methodologies, and refine narrative clarity
Developing an evidence-based set of recommendations to improve narrative clarity, internal alignment, and auditability
Support drafting and refining CDP responses and updating supporting internal evidence
Lead analytical workstreams to improve upon FY 2025 carbon accounting practices in preparation for FY 2026 reporting, including:
Evaluate data quality, availability, and risks across emissions categories in collaboration with
Develop and maintain carbon accounting and reporting process documentation in , including:
Step-by-step process descriptions
Roles and responsibilities (i.e., RACI-style documentation)
Calculation methodologies, assumptions, and control points aligned with the GHG Protocol
Use Jira to track data gaps, dependencies, and required follow-up actions
Support organization and validation of emissions and sustainability data within Novisto (our sustainability data management partner)
Present complex analysis in a clear and actionable format, such as gap analysis summaries, process maps, internal guidance documents, and technical memos, tailored for the Smith Sustainability Group and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to evaluate and develop strategy narratives, governance structures, and technical documentation
Clear and structured written communication skills, particularly for technical and process documentation
Familiarity with CDP reporting, GHG Protocol, TCFD recommendations, and corporate greenhouse gas inventories
Demonstrated independence, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
Preferred
Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Coursework or experience in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, corporate ESG disclosures, or audit-style gap analysis
Experience with tools such as Confluence, Jira, ESG data management platforms, carbon accounting software, or similar systems
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Company
Smith & Associates
Smith & Associates is a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductor company.
Founded in 1984
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nick Bedford
Chief Executive Officer
Leland C. Ackerley
EVP/ Co-founder
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