About the role#
The Sustainable Development (SD) internship provides exposure to the corporate sustainability strategy, governance, and reporting processes of a global energy company. Interns work with the corporate SD team to integrate sustainability into business planning and decision-making. This role involves professional development across various functional areas, including public policy, supply chain, finance, and operations. Assignments typically last between 10 and 14 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and implementation of sustainability standards and practices.
- Conduct data gathering, analysis, and assessments related to sustainability topics.
- Perform benchmarking and research regarding environmental and social performance.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to support sustainability initiatives.
- Contribute to reports on environmental and social performance.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Engineering and Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring/Fall 2028.
- A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Summer 2027 or Fall 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
About ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips is a public company that finds and produces oil and natural gas. It operates in 13 countries and maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas. The organization employs over 10,000 people and was founded in 2012. Its business model focuses on energy delivery and collaborative problem solving.
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