Co-op - Sustainability - Spring 2027

About the role

Join Teknor Apex's Sustainability team and help drive initiatives that support our environmental goals while delivering value to our customers. As a Sustainability Intern, you'll work directly with our Sr. Sustainability Manager on projects that improve the accuracy and accessibility of sustainability data across our product portfolio. This internship provides hands-on experience with Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Product Carbon Footprints (PCF), supplier collaboration, and sustainability reporting while contributing to real business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support customer requests related to Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Product Carbon Footprints (PCF)
• Assist with developing and maintaining PCF data across product portfolios
• Validate product formulations to ensure accurate sustainability reporting
• Coordinate supplier sustainability data with the Purchasing team
• Help update and recertify Teknor Apex's European Product Carbon Footprint model
• Analyze sustainability data and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Sustainability, Purchasing, Product Management, and Technical teams

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs
• Ability to perform duties under specific time requirements
• Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
• Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex

Qualifications

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Skills

• Comfortable working with large datasets and Excel
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Interest in sustainability, carbon accounting, and environmental reporting, and circular economies