About the role#
This internship with the Chief Sustainability Office puts you at the intersection of sustainability, data, and business operations. You will work on projects that help quantify the business value of sustainability initiatives and explore how these efforts drive enterprise transformation. You will collaborate with teams across technology, finance, operations, and strategy to support environmental objectives while improving efficiency and business performance.
What you'll do#
- Analyze sustainability, operational, and business data to uncover trends and insights.
- Support projects that integrate sustainability into business processes, decision-making, and overall strategy.
- Explore how AI, automation, and advanced analytics help accelerate sustainability outcomes.
- Research emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and market developments.
- Assist in creating presentations, dashboards, reports, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
- Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate opportunities that reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, or Finance.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in the intersection of technology, business strategy, and sustainability.
- Curiosity about AI and data analytics.
- Ability to synthesize information and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- A self-motivated and adaptable approach to collaborative work.
Location & details#
- Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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