Internship for Sustainability Management Intern… at PETRONAS · Kuala…

The Sustainability Management Intern will support the implementation of sustainability initiatives related to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management, Environmental Management, and Social Management. The intern will assist in data collection, analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the organization's sustainability performance and ESG commitments.

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.

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.

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