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Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a fast-growing global management consulting firm in the field of Sustainability and a trusted advisor for some of the world’s leading companies and institutions. We help companies transform to capture the opportunities and mitigate the risks posed by the transition to a biodiversity positive and low carbon economy and other Sustainability issues. We are the largest independent Sustainability Management consulting firm in the world. We use our entrepreneurial mind-set and unique blend of strategy, execution, digital and sustainability capabilities to serve our clients. Our diverse team of over 8,000 purpose-driven people are passionate about sustainability and collaborate across 40 countries and territories through globally integrated communities. ERM France is seeking a motivated Intern to support the Capital Projects Delivery team from January 2027 to until the end of June 2027. This opportunity is intended primarily for final-year students seeking a graduate internship with potential for long-term opportunities. The role would be based in our Paris office. As an intern, you will work in a fast growing and entrepreneurial team of consultants. We have a global client base and you will be exposed to an international environment. Your time will be split between supporting client projects on Nature & Water strategies and providing technical support on Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA). On Nature & Water strategies, your work will for example involve the following topics : TNFD alignment, high level impacts and dependencies diagnosis, recommendations to preserve and restore biodiversity, KPIs establishment, extra-financial reporting, biodiversity risk and benefit assessment, deforestation, scenario analysis, setting strategies to bend the curve of biodiversity loss, value chain inventories, , implementation of biodiversity preservation and restoration roadmaps, performance and impact measurement and sustainability reporting. On Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), you will contribute to activities related to regulatory permitting for our clients’ capital projects, such as renewable energy projects (including offshore wind), data centers and linear infrastructures. You will also occasionally support business development efforts with other members of the team (i.e., developing commercial proposals). Who you’ll work with You will be based in our Paris office (12th arrondissement) as part of ERM’s Capital Project Southern Europe Business Unit team. This team acts as one, and you will have the opportunity to work on international projects, collaborating with clients and colleagues within Southern Europe, and beyond. Capital Project Delivery is a team of management consultants focused on helping companies to create long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigate nature-related risks and other sustainability issues. The service with a unique blend of strategic and operational aspects, with deep expertise and knowledge. At ERM, regardless of the sector in which you work, you will get the opportunity to work with multi-disciplinary teams and in different business environments. About ERM's offer to you We offer you the possibility to work on interesting and innovative projects, allowing you to develop skills in various areas. You will have a valuable contribution on meaningful projects. Join ERM and you will be helping companies across multiple sectors to reduce their impacts on biodiversity and to build a more sustainable planet. What we would like you to bring (experience and qualifications) Master's student in environmental science, natural resources management, environmental, civil engineering or similar. Strong analytical and research capabilities, with interest in impacts, dependencies, risk assessment and nature/water strategy Ability to synthesize complex information clearly. Interest in leading Nature frameworks (GBF, TNFD, IPBES, SBTN), water stewardship, and biodiversity management. Languages: French and English (level C1), international experience appreciated Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint You MUST be able to sign an internship agreement with your university for the duration of the internship. Please note that on-site presence 5 days per week is required for this assignment. #LI-FF1 ⠀ ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2026 Sustainability Report. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. 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Environmental Consulting Intern - Nature, Water & Impact Assessment.
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