1.  Position Summary

The role of the Sustainability & ESG Reporting Intern is to support the delivery of high-quality ESG data services that align with the long-term goals of our clients, our firm, and the communities we serve. As a valued member of SIG’s ESG Reporting Team, the intern will assist in gathering, organizing, and validating sustainability data that supports key reporting and performance initiatives across the commercial real estate sector. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about contributing to meaningful ESG outcomes through accurate data work and professional development.

2. Responsibilities

ESG Data Collection & Quality Assurance

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and validating ESG-related data—including energy, water, waste, and emissions—from client portfolios.
• Support internal data assurance efforts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant reporting standards.
• Maintain organized and complete documentation for all data and source materials using SIG’s internal systems.
• Track and log work hours by project to support internal time management and reporting systems.

ESG Reporting & Framework Support

• Contribute to the preparation and submission of ESG reports across multiple frameworks, including GRESB, CDP, GRI, and others.
• Support the scoring of reporting frameworks by aligning data, narratives, and evidence to each framework’s criteria.
• Gather supporting documentation (e.g., policies, audits, certifications) and ensure completeness and quality.
• Assist in drafting ESG narratives that clearly communicate client achievements, goals, and performance metrics.
• Help maintain and update client policies and reporting templates to reflect current ESG best practices and standards.
• Research emerging ESG trends and evolving reporting requirements to support internal knowledge and client readiness.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with SIG’s ESG team to clarify expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Participate in team meetings and reporting check-ins to stay aligned on project progress and needs.
• Request and apply feedback on assigned tasks to improve quality and build relevant skills.

Learning & Professional Development

• Gain hands-on experience with leading ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability data systems.
• Participate in a mid-internship performance check-in to support goal-setting and growth.
• Access credential resources as part of SIG’s professional development program.

3. Additional Responsibilities (applies to ALL roles)

• Support the Company’s vision and mission statement.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures as outlined in the various Corporate Policies and the Employee Handbook.
• All employees are responsible for general cooperation and support of all Company locations.
• All employees are expected to work in a manner that supports a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and others. This includes following established rules, policies and practices of environmental, health and safety in the workplace. 

4. Education and Experience

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a related field such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, Architecture, or Data Analytics. Prior internship, academic, or project experience related to ESG, sustainability, or data analysis is preferred but not required. A strong interest in ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., GRESB, CDP, SASB, GRI) is highly encouraged.

5. Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities

Technical /Business Unit Related Skills & Knowledge: The technical skills and knowledge that are important for a specific role that enable an employee to fulfil the technical and business needs of their role. This is to be defined by the respective business unit/department and will be evaluated in performance assessments.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in managing datasets and documentation.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving project priorities.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility.
• Willingness to learn new technical concepts, ask questions, and receive feedback constructively.
• Academic or project experience related to sustainability, environmental science, or ESG reporting.
• Basic data analysis skills or experience (e.g., using Excel formulas, charts, or pivot tables).

6. Competencies

Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones and will be evaluated in performance assessments.:

• Communication
  • Listen to others and send clear, convincing and balanced messages as well as effectively exchange ideas, information and feelings with stakeholders.
  • Pay attention to non-verbal behavior and respond respectfully.
  • Give and take feedback constructively.
  • Possess empathy and make it the guiding principle for communication.
• Collaboration
  • Work as a team with people (internal / external) through traditional and / or virtual collaboration, to develop ideas / solutions and complete a project / task, taking into consideration diversity in views and experiences.
  • Respect other’s opinions and feedback
  • Keep communication open and never withhold information necessary to carry out tasks.
  • Place group goals above personal satisfaction and/or recognition, and reach consensus on how to achieve the goals.
  • Show appreciation and support each other.
• Customer Orientation
  • Assess and understand internal and external customer needs.
  • Act with integrity when creating value and results for customers and the organization.
  • Establish and maintain effective and trusting relationships with customers.
  • Continuously identify and explore business opportunities and innovation.
• Self- Management
  • Effective and efficient in managing one’s time, energy, emotional well- being, and workload.
  • Maintain a good professional image, work standards and expectations.
  • Ensure personal life does not impact work productivity and efficiency.

Operational competencies reflect current and future needs required to perform each job in TÜV SÜD. They are competencies that can be applied to all employees (professional and Expert) and are further broken down into sub-categories of cross area methodology and strategic technology:

• Product Management
• Sales
• Digital Literacy & Cybersecurity
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Sustainability

7. Material and Equipment Directly Used

General office equipment; telephone, computer, and other communication tools

8. Working Environment /Physical Activities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms; always requires employee to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  Position requires close vision.
• Ability and willingness to communicate frequently if required by telephone, fax and email and other communication tools to ensure that the organization’s business is completed effectively and in a timely manner.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level is moderate.

No travel required.