ESG Data Intern

The L’OCCITANE Group is a leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium and sustainable beauty and wellness products. The Group operates in 90 countries worldwide and has 3,000 retail outlets, including over 1,300 of its own stores. Within its portfolio of premium beauty brands that champion organic and natural ingredients are: L’OCCITANE en Provence, Melvita, Erborian, L’OCCITANE au Brésil, LimeLife by Alcone, ELEMIS, Sol de Janeiro and Dr. Vranjes Firenze.
 

With its nature-positive vision and entrepreneurial ethos, L’OCCITANE Group is committed to investing in communities, biodiversity, reducing waste and to finding sustainable solutions to create a better and healthier planet. The mission statement of the Group is: With empowerment we positively impact people and regenerate nature.
 

L’OCCITANE is also committed to sustainability for business, people & the planet, as well as respect of human rights, ethics principles and labour protection. All employees at L’OCCITANE must therefore implement the company’s mission and integrate the social, environmental, economic and legal effects of their actions in their day-to-day job. In practice, this means that any employee at L’OCCITANE shall contribute to growing sales, regenerating nature, caring for our consumers & partners and supporting our employees. The L'OCCITANE Group is a certified B CorporationTM.
 

CONTEXT & MISSION:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated ESG Data Intern to join our team in Geneva, Switzerland. This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of sustainability reporting and climate management.

This position reports to Head of Sustainability Finance, ensuring alignment of data and reporting efforts.
 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting Consolidation: assist in consolidating data for sustainability reports (including carbon footprint)
• Data Consistency Checks: ensure data consistency and accuracy across different sources and create data control procedures
• Reporting Improvement : be part of an IT taskforce to automatize and improve sustainability reporting
• Graph Creation: create visually clear graphs and charts for reports and presentations 
• ESG annual report update: work closely with the Reporting Manager to update the annual report to support data collection process and timings 
• Field Trips: occasionally travel to our operations in Provence, France
   

HOW YOU CAN FIT:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program in Business Analysis/Data Analytics, with an orientation on environmental science, sustainability, business, or related fields – An internship agreement provided by your school is mandatory
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data and reporting tools 
• Fluent in English and French
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in creating engaging presentations (PowerPoint skills) 
• Passion for sustainability and environmental issues 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility

STARTING DATE: July 15, 2024 for 6 months (full-time position)

LOCATION: Geneva (Plan-les-Ouates), Switzerland

L’OCCITANE is an equal opportunities employer. This means that, when making decisions about our employees’ careers with us, our main considerations are their ability to do their jobs and develop in their roles. One way we cultivate change is by creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. As part of this, we are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels respected and valued. We recruit positive-minded people who share our core values - entrepreneurship, team spirit, leading by example and authenticity – and our commitment to sustainability.